Ayer Gemuruh

After landing in Singapore after midnight, we headed straight to our hotel in China town.

The next morning, we took a quick stroll around the local area, however, it quickly became clear that the true buzz of China Town sets in much later in the day. So we headed to Bayfront for a stroll around the Promenade and Marina Bay. The architecture of the city was phenomenal and after being lost in Marina Bay Sands shopping centre for ages, we strolled towards the famous Merlin statue.

Next we visited Gardens by the Bay. We bought tickets to the Cloud Forest and the Flower Dome. The Cloud Forest was definitely the highlight of our time in Singapore. It’s a giant glass structure, housing a living cloud forest. It was interesting to see the tropical plants living in cold temperatures at higher altitudes and gave us some awesome inspiration for our own garden.

After exploring the gardens, we hopped on the train and visited Kampong Glam, an area known for its Malaysian and Arab influences. We visited the Sultan Mosque, which was found at the end of a promenade lined with Turkish and Lebanese dishes. Here we enjoyed a quick snack of delicious pide and tzatziki. We also visited Haji Lane, which was bustling with trendy cafes, boutiques and bars. The area was clearly famous for its colourful street art, which attracted many selfie enthusiasts.

After a quick rest at the accomodation to recharge the batteries (both human and
phone), we headed back to China Town to find something to eat. As it was the celebration of the Lunar New Year, Chinatown was absolutely bustling! There were people everywhere. We headed through the markets, which we’re alive with stalls selling everything from Chinese New Year decorations, to fruit and lollies. We visited a number of restaurants trying to find a table and finally settled for one slightly out of the market area. After lining up for a short amount of time, we were hurried upstairs to quickly take our seat. We enjoyed a dinner of sweet and sour pork (of course), ginger beef and veggies. The whole experiences was both stressful and exciting!Read more