oh yeah.
so, today could easily have turned into nothing more than an airport – hotel – airport stop off. we were tired from the long flight and unsure of what to do, where to go etc.
then we got to the hotel – it is incredible. we have a bunch of pictures that we’ll get online whenever our computers arrive in Perth, in the meantime, here’s the view from our hotel – we are actually on the other side of the hotel (with a view that’s just as cool, but not the marina!)
So, we went for a walk to explore central singapore, including a visit to the famous Raffles Hotel where we enjoyed a couple of singapore slings in the long bar. the sun was lovely and warm, and the temperature (about 28) was just delicious. if this is a hint of what Perth will be like, we are loving it!
back to the hotel to freshen up (did i mention the two person walk in wet room style shower?)
After a nap to help knock the time zone into our head, we headed out onto the esplanade at night – walk along the banks of the marina, and got rick rolled. oh yes – the band playing at the waterfront auditorium were belting out a heartfelt version of “never gonna give you up”, which gradually turned into a Kylie medley.
took a couple of hours to soak up the nightlife, then stopped off at “yoshinoya” for some meso soup, spicy beef and teriyaki chicken – yum!
that’s us now back in the hotel and about to head to bed (it’s 10pm here, and we are up early for the bus to the airport). Perth tomorrow, and we get our first sight of our new home!
I would heartily advise visiting singapore. it’s a truly wonderful place, and well worth 12 hours on a plane.