TRIP TO SINGAPORE

Scenes at the Singapore River.
Mayank under the twin bridge at Esplande
Family with the Merlion
The tree at the bridge roots extended as they seek the water
A beautiful gateway on the river





Hello,

We do not have issue with food on the trip as most of times the arrangement is at restaurants that are serving typically Indian food.

The next day starts with the city tour and we first go to the Singapore river waterfront. The Merlion is the symbol Singapore has been associated with. We have two Merlion statues on the waterfront. KR, our local guide in Singapore say that they are the Baby Merlion and the Mother Merlion. Before we get any ideas about broken families he adds that Daddy Merlion looks over the city from his post at Sentosa Island. Interesting fact about the Merlion is that the skin is made from porcelain plates and eyes from small red teacups.

The river front has a wonderful bridge old bridge over it with gates in the form of arches that gives it a very British look. The tree at the edge of the bridge makes a pretty picture as roots fall into the river as if reaching out for life.

There is also a modern bridge that allows fast moving traffic to speed over the quay and allow the relaxed feel to remain untouched.

Besides the merlion, the quay allows you to look towards the city and the dome of the theatre which is shaped like the head of a microphone.

The Singapore eye which rises 65metres and gives you a bird's eye view of the city is also visible.

There are boats available for a cruise down the river and a better view of the merlion. Unfortunately, we do not have time for this cruise.

TO be continued....