Singapore

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Just spent two days in Singapore on route to Australia. First impressions after the variety in Thailand were that the place is quite bland. All the residential tower blocks are identical apart from their number. The grass everywhere is perfectly landscaped and an inch long. Singapore feels very safe, efficient and businesslike. First stop was the indoor snow centre, -6C and (almost) real snow. As I slid down the slope on an old inner tube, I guess I got a taste of the weather the UK is currently having. Took the cable car to Sentosa Island, a theme park. Had a Singapore sling in raffles and a ride along the waterfront in a silent electric boat. I was up at 5am to catch the plane to Oz and noted as I walked past the quay some of the youths were still partying, so there is some nightlife in Singapore.

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