Singapore Day 2
We had another nice day in Singapore. Since we did the Night Safari and got back late and I was exhausted we decided to sleep in this morning. We headed down to the Bistro around 10am and sat and had breakfast with Becky. We caught up on what she has been doing the past couple of days. We then ventured out. We asked Becky to join us but she needed to do laundry and work on her blog. So we headed out around 11am. Unbeknown to us another cruise ship that sails through Asia was disembarking so the terminal was jammed. It took almost 1 hour to get through immigration. We then had another 1/2 mile walk to the taxi stand. Where most of these people were waiting for taxis. We got to Chinatown and walked around. When Sir Raffles came here he divided the city into sections. Chinatown, Little India and Arab street. Within 3 blocks there is a Chinese Temple, Hindu Temple and a Mosque. We had a great time going in and out of the stores. They all try to sell you things. I had picked out magnets at one store and I waited and waited to pay and no one came so you know how patient I am,
I said “the hell with these” went out of the store to the next one and got them cheaper!
Bill had seen on our tour a spa the other day in Chinatown so we checked it out. I had the foot, hand and shoulder massage he had a 60 minute reflexology massage. My little toes are still hurting but it really helped. When she did something to one part of my foot I felt all the congestion go out of my lungs it was truly amazing. After our treatments we were given a Rose Tea it was surprisingly good. I only like black caffeine enriched tea. It surprised me that I liked it. So an hour later we were in a taxi headed back to the ship and the huge mall attached to the terminal.
I went back to the ship Bill went to find a cigar store. Actually they frown on smoking and it is banned outside. So no cigar stores! He will probably have to wait until Hong Kong unless they have it in Thailand. I doubt Cambodia or Viet Nam will have one. Chewing gum is even banned because people threw it on the train doors so the government banned it. I have never seen such a CLEAN AND PRETTY CITY BEFORE. BUENOS AIRES COMES IN SECOND! I had gone to the Bistro for some tea and headed to our stateroom. As the elevator doors opened, I heard Becky say “here she is”. Bill was looking for me. So we went to the Grill for lunch. Darwin came running over and said I still have some Champagne I will get you a glass. He wanted me to drink Bill’s but I said no one is enough thank you. It was hot and humid here so one drink was plenty!!!!! Except of course if it was a Singapore Sling they were good. But really expensive. $17.00 at the Safari Park and I hear they are like $36.00 at the Raffles Hotel!
We were going to head to the casino but a few people told us it is not impressive like Vegas and Bill really wanted the hour reflexology instead so no casino!
Today started the third segment of the world cruise and this one goes for 16 days. We will have two sea days and then our next port of call will be Bangkok Thailand where we will overnight. I can not believe how fast this is going! I do miss talking to the kids and grandkids since the time difference is so much but we are truly enjoying ourselves. The next two days will be sea days (Thank God). I need to rest!
Friends we met in 08 boarded today and will be dining with us haven’t seen them yet. There is a short show at8pm I doubt we will go.
There was a mandatory lifeboat drill. It use to be that if you were on for an extended period of time you only had to attend once a month but since the Italian Cruise line accident USA has made it mandatory. I really wanted a nap oh well. I’ll sleep in tomorrow. Hank Aaron has boarded the ship he is on our lifeboat if we go down! Anyway they will have great lecturers as usual. Should be another great segment. Must get ready for dinner. So have a wonderful day for you guys who are just starting your day. It is almost 7:30pm here! That's all folks!
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