A rainy day

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The week has flown by! Now it is time to see as much of the sights as I can this weekend. I spent the last few days working and did not really go out except to eat, which is the #1 Singaporean pastime from what I've seen. It's no wonder with variety of foods brought together by the mix of cultures here. I enjoyed a meal with Mei Yuen, a WDA staff person last night. She introduced me to more local food and I had a chance to have my first real conversation with a Singaporean. She mentioned that a person who visits Singapore will be asked "what have you eaten" as opposed to "where have you visited" because food is so important. I believe it, any place that sells food is always busy. It amazes me because everyone here is so thin (and many have very nice shoes).

I took a few photos on my lunch break yesterday. Finally!

The ever-elusive Fred the Gecko made another appearance last night but I couldn't get to my camera fast enough. Soon...

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Photos

Downtown lunch break
This is a park in downtown Singapore, a nice to place to take a break.

Waterfront pictures
Finally, I can see the water! The spray off the lion water fountain was surprising but refreshing.

Time to eat
A food court stand - not your typical Taco Time/New York Fries type of place. There is cuisine from India, China, Malaysia, Japan etc.

Comments

[Dad]

Where are all the people
The parks and eating areas look great and clean but I don't see many people bustling around. All is well here and the weather has greatly improved. 24 today is expected high. Love Dad

[diane]

food
Thanks for the pics Marcela. Wondering what the local food is? Have fun and stay SAFE! Wish I was there.

[diane]

Sorry
The OILERS lost tonight. I am cheering for them as I want a western canadian team to win. Not sure I convince Neil to do the same! LOl

[Gary]

Singlish-la
Have you picked up on the Singlish habit of adding La to the end of english words? It's kind of funny.