3/11/02 Singapore (Phillip)
Welcome to Singapore! So I think everyone has a vague idea of what to expect in one of Asia's richest cities: lots of high-rises and designer shops. Well that's pretty accurate, but it seems to miss the smell of the sewers! I don't understand how people can eat with this smell.
Singapore is supposed to be a very expensive city, but we're not finding it difficult to stay within budget. We managed to find a very cheap place to stay, although it's pretty low end. Most backpackers stay at the YMCA for about S$80 (US$40) per night, but we managed to cut that in half! The hostel is called the Hawaii Hostel but it's a long way from palm trees and open spaces. Reminds me more of a prison, lots of small, totally enclosed rooms. The bathrooms are an experience in themselves! Although I suppose you can look at having the shower and the toilet in the same cubical as an efficient use of space? :)
Really I quite like Singapore, it's an easy introduction to Asia which is about to get a lot more difficult. We bought flights today (on India Airlines) to Bangkok for Wednesday where we'll meet my friend Jessie. It'll be nice to have a third person for the treks which could be difficult.
The best thing about Singapore has to be the variety of food! Lots of food courts with great food and all for under US$3! Although we have gone to McDonalds once... but only for breakfast I promise...
Off to the Zoo now, it's an open zoo (no cages) so that should be cool.
Posted by Admin at March 10, 2002 09:04 PM