Memories of Singapore

This morning (Jan 3) we left Singapore for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and are currently on the bus enjoying the roadside varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees. Thinking about our travels so far and particularly our time in Singapore and feeling overwhelmingly grateful that we can experience all that we are, for technology that enabled us to 'visit' with so many of our family and some friends over Christmas through Skype and Facetime, for the unique opportunity to make ourselves at home (for free!) in someone else's home in exchange for taking care of their cat for 2 weeks (we are hoping to do more of this in Australia, NZ and Europe) and for the fascinating people we are meeting in our travels. We know that what we are doing is not everyone's "cup of tea" but certainly for me (Dan), this is fulfilling a dream I have had for years and so it will likely seem very repetitive when I make comments such as. .... we so enjoyed. ... we were amazed at. ... but truth is we are so totally enjoying ourselves and so grateful to God for watching over us and all those we love so that we have peace about being away for so long.

Highlights of Singapore included: 

the food options available at the hawker centres, the 3 Christmas church services that we attended, the ease of getting around the city on public transit, the cleanliness and beauty, the gardens and parks, 

 

We made good use of the swimming pool at our apartment - a great way to cool off after an outing! 

New Years Eve light show at the Marina Promenade

Big White Wishing Balls floating in the Harbor - the one we signed is out there somewhere!

and all of the attractions we were able to see (zoo, night safari, river safari, bird park, botanic garden, Sentosa Island - including the luge ride -  and the river experience).

At Jurong Bird Park

Enjoyed the Luge ride at Sentosa

We plan to be in KL until Jan 9 when we head to the Philippines.