Day 6...

Early start today as we get picked up at 8.00 am to go to the Zoo. The bus ride is quite comfortable and our guide is very knowledgeable. As we drive along, we get a chance to look at some of the areas of the city we haven't walk through. The zoo has a fantastic set up, as most of the animals are kept in near natural environment. We first take the tram around the zoo to get an idea where the animals are kept.

The tour allows us plenty of time to have a good look at everything and spend time to take shots of not only the animals but also the beautiful orchids that can be found around the place.

Instead of going back to the hotel we asked to be taken to the flyer. 150 m in diameter, the flyer is an amazing engineering feast. We get on board for a smooth, slow ride around to the top for an incredible view over the city then quietly back down again.

The Singapore Flyer

View from the Top

A thunder storm comes over and we have to take cover for 15 minutes before the sky clears up again. We, then walk across the bridge to the Marina Sand Hotel for a ride up to the Skypark.

We purchase our tickets and ride the elevator to the 56^th floor. A very quick and quiet ride to the top. The view from up there is amazing. It’s a shame that the weather is now a bit grey, but it still worth it, and I think it would be great to stay here for just one night so you could get to swim in that swimming pool and look over the edge.

Pool with a View

Marina Bay Sands Swimming Pool

More Photos from Day 5...

Birds Of Prey Show

Julang Bird Park

Buzzard

Julang Bird Park

One Of Chinatown's Street Markets

Sri Mariamman Temple

A Varied Skyline

View from our Hotel Room

We are off to the zoo tomorrow so stay tuned.

Day 5...

Another great start to the day with breakfast at the hotel. Everything is so well set out and organised. There is plenty of food to choose from or you can even get the chef to cook a fresh omelette or some French toast.

We have decided to take a taxi to the Jurong Bird Park. It’s about ½ hour away from our hotel and the taxi rides are cheap here.

Macaw

What a lovely place it is with such a great variety of bird life. There are over 4,600 birds across 380 species and the park is one of the world’s best in the conservation and display of birds in its natural settings.

We sit down to watch the Birds of Prey Show. Eagles, falcons and hawks are let loose to show their natural predatory instincts in simulated hunt. What a wonderful sight, hope the photos come out ok. Then onto the African Waterfall Aviary with its man made waterfall, the Lory Loft and finally catching the end of the Birds and Buddies show. It seems like we have been walking for miles, looking over this amazing place and it is now time to catch a taxi back to the hotel.

Lorikeet

Flamingos

Some quiet moments spent in our room, looking over the photos I took, some did not come out as well as I hoped. Never mind.

We again take a leisurely walk down to Clarke Quay; it is such a lovely area by the river with plenty of shops and restaurants to choose from. A little further and we again end up in Chinatown. After another good look around and spending some money, we go back to our favourite little Chinese man on Temple St for our $5 plate of noodles and seafood, Richard even tries out the Malaysian Tiger Beer.

More photos tomorrow.

Day 4...

Another very appetising breakfast before our driver picks up right on time at 8.45am. Only takes 45minutes to get to the airport, so we have plenty of time to get our bags and flight organised. Stopped in to get a coffee and hot chocolate, then went on through to security to get to the waiting area for our flight. Again, we didn’t have too much to wait till we had to board. A short and sweet flight to Singapore, those ear plugs that I purchase back in Adelaide are certainly doing the job, my ears have not given me any trouble this time.

We get taken by our transfer driver to our hotel, “Hotel Miramar”. Our fantastic room is on the top floor with some great view over part of the city.

Singapore River, not far from our hotel

After a revitalising cup of coffee, we take a walk down to Clarke Quay along the Singapore River, then on towards Chinatown to look around the markets and have something to eat.

Clarke Quay Plaza

Skyline Reflections

Along the river

This place is quite different from Kuala Lumpur; everything is so clean and much roomier. Despite the small size of the island and the number of people living here, there is an open feel to the city. Lots of high-rise buildings, some under constructions, and lots of nice green areas with the streets and highways beautifully decorated with tropical flowers and plants.