Singapore

      

Singapore is one of the most amazing, modern cities of the world. Some of these pictures are just a glimpse of the beautiful sky views from the top of Marina Bay Sands resort. It’s the shipping capitol of the world, it’s said that a cargo ship either docks or leaves every three minutes. It’s also the shopping capitol of the world. We stayed at the Marriott on Orchard street which is in the heart of the city. Orchard street is home to over 40 shopping malls including and especially all the major name brands. It’s a shoppers paradise! The city truly is a work of art.

According to our tour guide, only 20% of the population can afford to have cars. Most people walk and/or take public transportation or taxis. Singapore is the most clean city you will ever find. The government is obsessed with keeping the city a pristine showpiece. There are always people picking up the street, washing windows, and cleaning. There is no gum chewing unless you have a prescription from the doctor and actually get the gum from a pharmacy.

The high rise with the boat on top is the Marina Bay Sands; its near the port on the outskirts of the island. There is something new and exciting to see where ever the eye turns from atop that building. I want to return to Singapore some day and stay in that resort. More about that later………

The exchange rate is great, but Singapore is not an inexpensive place to live. For example, we walked to starbucks the first morning for coffee and a pastry. One coffee, one tea, and one breakfast wrap cost $15.00. Lunch buffets start at $50.00 per person.  As far as dinner goes, I don’t even want to know…….Most people live in high rises consisting of 800 sp. ft.that cost 200K. To own a car, you will first have to get a permit which cost 10K to 50K just to own it. If you ever sell the car, you sell the permit with it. The wealthy are the ones who really can afford to own a car, so most cars you see are at least 75 to 100K

Orchard street, Green apple ice cream, Green tea kit kats, are a few of the things you’ll find in my next post.