We only had a one night layover in Singapore before heading to India, but what we realized is that we could have easily spent many more nights here. The feel of the city is that of a cosmopolitan lifestyle, but also accessible to those on a budget. We made our way to the hostel and checked in to our bare bones room without any trouble. So, we headed out to explore the city. Incidentally, the hostel happened to be in the Little India area. First, we made it to a sidewalk cafe for an inexpensive bowl of noodle soup. Next, we found our way to a mall for a 2nd dinner of dumplings and bok choy (food was so cheap in Singapore). Finally, we took the subway to Chinatown and ended up getting even more food - this time it was dessert. Overall, the city was very clean, and easy to navigate. We would love to come back and spend more time here.
A Hindu temple by our hostel:
The Sidewalk cafe:
A cheetah statue:
The streets are busy with markets in the evening:
Feeling grand in Chinatown, onlookers are confused:
Dessert concoction from Chinatown - almond jello, shaved ice, condensed milk, fruit, bubbles:
Haha, that dessert is funky. This looks like my kinda place!
ReplyDeleteLOL at the comment about the onlookers! That dessert is interesting looking.
ReplyDeleteI love Singapore! Too bad you guys didn't have more time there. The riverfront area is pretty cool, plus they have an awesome zoo that's only open at night. And the Raffles hotel is very fancy--old, British colonial style and where the Singapore Sling cocktail originated.
ReplyDeleteThey had desserts like that in Vietnam, sold on the street. Be very careful there, though, since the ice is made from tap water. Probably fine in Singapore but definitely not fine in Vietnam!
hey I ate the BEST sorbet tonight that Alex and I got from the Merc. One was blood orange and the other was COCONUT. You have to try it when you get home - I know you'll love it!
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to tell me twice! I love anything coconut.
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