Last day in Singapore and the last day of our trip!

15/12/16

Last night we had a great dinner on the verandah. Good wine and food, great company, the Marina Bay Sands light show and a big full moon.

Today we were up and out relatively early, hoping to beat the heat to visit Gardens by the Bay. We walked down to the barrage first and then wandered through all the garden areas. The gardens are lovely, lots of tropical plants, lovely ponds, clean and tidy, very picturesque but they gave us a slightly uncomfortable feeling. Is the proliferation of artificial plants and animal sculptures (as opposed to the real thing) a portent of the future? Stopped for a “nice cup of tea” at the hawkers markets there but foolishly said yes to milk, which of course turned out to be condensed milk. Not so nice!

We then took the overhead bridge through the Marina Bay Sands Hotel for a sticky beak before heading to the Rasapura Masters food court for lunch. So much yummy Asian food! One of the things we miss in Canberra. Next was a visit to the Merlion to try to recreate a photo from our honeymoon. Didn’t quite work. No, not because I am older but because Singapore has changed so much!!! 

Took our final MRT trip back to Mark’s place to start the packing. Once the boys were home we played a bit of touch footy – someone has to educate these children about “proper” football – and hung out by the pool before dinner and then our trip to Changi Airport.

We are now home from our fabulous trip – 65 days; wonderful places, people and food; travel on planes, ships, trains, ferries, busses, cars, funiculars, cable cars, wicker baskets and on foot; plenty of adventures and a few trials. Now to start planning and saving for the next one!

Our evening view

Christmas decorations and trees Singapore style

One huge ponytail palm!

Gary in imminent danger.

Singapore view

Dale and a lot of bull!

Portulacas for you, Ian. Brought back memories!

Dale and the Merloin - trying to recreate the honeymoon photo.