Day 5 and 6 (10-11/01/2011) Bangkok - Singapore

After a few days in Bangkok the next destination Singapore was just hours away. Yesterday morning we decided to have a relaxed day and just went to the Lumpini Park after checking out and a little quick breakfast.

We decided that it would be worth to spend some pence on a little boat trip in a Swan on a lake in the middle of the park. Taking some water and fruits on board, we were happy that we had done the ride as it was really nice to be there.

A little sunburn later we started with our backpacks the way to the airport. Suddenly the cab was much cheaper than the first trip into town…

With just one hour delay we arrived at the Changi Airport in Singapore. A warm and rainy weather welcomed us. As the flight was delayed and we arrived around 10 pm at the hotel, we only took a quick snack around the corner from the hotel and went to bed afterwards. All in all it was a very quiet day.

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The hotel we chose is amazing and directly at the Singapore river with a fantastic river view from our window. I had such a great sleep that I missed the breakfast this morning. So we started our day without it and went first to the Singapore Flyer at Marina Bay.

To make sure we get there we decided to buy a three day travel pass, which was a little adventure as some stations did not sell them, so we went to three different stations before finally getting one for 34S$. The EZ Link card would have been cheaper but the first ticket office did not recommend it….not sure why, but we are only tourist and take what we can get. Give me a shout if you have the answer ;)

With the ticket we started our trip and arrived at the flyer, where we had a fantastic view over the city and were able to take some amazing pictures. The ride only took 25 minutes.

Afterwards we went to the Marina Bay Sand Hotel to see the amazing swimming pool on the roof and enjoy the view. I wish I could have stayed there and go swimming; however I have not yet found the millionaire that wants to marry me and so I could not afford it. Sitting on the roof with a cold and VERY expensive beer was very enjoyable, but I do have to say that this will be a one-off experience.

Slowly we started to get hungry and went to the Lau Pa Sat Market where they had loads of food and we were able to choose from many different cuisines. We finished our yummy meal and got ourselves on the way to Chinatown, but of course not before we stopped at the next Starbucks for a nice Frappuccino.

We arrived at the market and went first to the Sri Marianman Temple for some sightseeing. We were actually not allowed to take pictures but no one said anything when we did it anyway.

We were not sure if the night market was closing or opening as some closed their stall and some opened it…overall it was a nice market but not too exciting, at least it wasn’t as crowded as in Bangkok.

Later on we finished our tour at the Clarke Quay and sat down at one of the bars near the river and enjoyed the view and relaxed atmosphere.

I am not sure why, but I am tired without having done a lot. I probably could write more especially about some funny stories. It might be the weather or just the walking, however I am going now to bed and going to dream from the nice view from the Marina Bay Hotel :) Ah and I found a free internet connection at the hotel :D

Read you soon.