Singapore Photo 43

Singapore

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February 6th 2011
WE arrived yesterday morning, the 5th February. It was clear and bright about 24 degrees. Whilst we both had some kip on the plane (me mostly) we were knackered!! The management found us a room straightaway (booking in time is usually lunchtime. Still the Merchant Court is a lovely hotel based on Clarke Quay in the central district. Anyway after couple of cups of coffee we had a few hours kip and ... read more

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Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more