Singapore, our final stopover

We planned this stopover to try and minimise the jet lag but weren't sure how much we really wanted to spend 3 nights in Singapore. Past experiences haven't been startling. However, we've had a wonderful time. Perhaps we've become more familiar with Asia then we realised! We've enjoyed the warmth, the reasonable prices, the lush greenery and the flowers. 

Haere mai, everything is ka pai! Our friends Jacqui and Lester Stephens. They moved to Singapore this year and are teaching at the Australian International School here. Pam and Lester taught together at Selwyn Ridge. Great to catch up with them and their children Holly and Reuben. Thanks for the wonderful kai guys! 

At the Orchid House in the Botanic Gardens. We spent all day in the Gardens. 

The Merlion, symbol of Singapore. 

This boardwalk is along the edge of the MacRitchie Reservior, one of Singapore's main water catchments. Lovely forest. 

Came across this mum and tiny baby. Bub is only about 15 cm long. 

The whole city is planted, even in out of the way places like this that would otherwise be concrete wastelands. 

Sundowners at the open air bar at the top of the Marina Bay Sands, a very glitzy new development south of the Singapore CBD. Beca Singapore had something to do with the design and construction. The price of the drinks is beyond description however we had several. 

The night lights of Singapore from the top of Marina Bay Sands. 

We chanced on this really good local food court not far from Marina Bay Sands. Pam and I had a great 2 course meal for less than the price of one drink at the top!