Day 16 Singapore.

A big day in Singapore starting with breakfast in the huge dining room. There were lots of people and much less relaxing than the other hotels. We then left to walk from Clarke Quay to the Gardens By The Bay. It was a long hot walk but plenty to see on the way and all so clean and tidy. At the gardens we boarded a shuttle to ride over to the Flower Dome and The Cloud. Even though we had been there before we loved them both just as much the second time. The displays inside are so beautiful and creative. Around every corner there is something more to see and best of all it was very a very cool temperature. Just beatiful and two hours went nowhere. We then left in a taxi for a 20 minute drive to a a huge outlet mall for some shopping. The shops were mainly sports clothing and David was able to find some cheap golf gear. Back at the hotel we enjoyed a drink at a bar and a rest before heading back out for the Marina Bay Sands hotel. We had purchased tickets online to go to the top but on arrival found it shut due to the occasional lightening strike which was happening. We were told to come back later so wandered off to find dinner- not an easy task in the most expensive part of town. Finally found a burger and craft beer restaurant which was a big average but great for people watching. We walked back and wandered around Marina Bay Hotel. Again so much to see and the money around the place was shown as we admired some men’s swimming trunks in one of the shops there to be told they were $580!!! Also got to see the laser light display for a second time and there were crowds lining the river for it. We finally lined up go to the sky deck- 57 floors high. The lift was thankfully very fast and the view more than worth it. Just spectacular. You could wander for an almost 360 degree view of Singapore. We left the hotel after more people watching and returned to our own lovely hotel.Read more