Singapore!

Hello! I created this blog almost two years ago to track my travels, but haven't ever updated it. Luckily, I've finally found some time (explained below). I arrived in Singapore a couple days ago, after what seemed like surprisingly short flights. Although I was traveling for almost 30 hours, with my last two flights being 13 hours and 7.5 hours, this trip seemed easier than a flight to Europe. 

Financial district at night (from my room)

Our hotel is great, the tallest in Southeast Asia (70 stories), with my room being on the 42nd floor. The view is amazing, being able to see the giant ferris wheel, the brand new Marina Bay Sands Casino, and the skyscrapers of the financial district.

The first day, we spent the morning walking around the underground (and above ground) malls in the area of our hotel, Suntec City. We then took the metro to Chinatown for some interesting lunch, and walking around the sidewalk markets. There was also a beautiful Buddhist temple, which was surprisingly commercial in the fact people were selling things all over the inside. Dinner in the evening was at Clark Quay, a hip, modern, and worldly area on the river that had many bars and restaurants, with food from around the world. They even had a hospital themed bar, where you could sit in a wheelchair or stretcher/couch, and get your drink through and IV. 

Buddhist Temple in Chinatown

The Merlion - the symbol of Singapore

The second day consisted of a trip to Sentosa, the resort island on the southern border of Singapore. They have Universal Studios Singapore, Resort World, and an amusement park, among many other attractions. We walked along the tropical beaches, did a luge down the mountain, saw the Wave House (artificial surfing), admired the flora/fauna, and the zipline. On the way back, we stopped at Merlion Park, to see the icon and symbol of Singapore. Our dinner took us back to Sentosa, for a seven course meal at a possibly French/Chinese fusion restaurant, called Chinois. 

Getting to the reason I can actually update the blog, is that I haven't really slept past 3:30 or 4 in the morning, despite my staying up until at least 10 in the evening without being tired. Today is the hiring event, so I don't want to take any Ambien and be knocked out while interviewing students! It's been great traveling with the employers, and finally meeting them, and I'm looking forward to a successful event later on! Hit up the link below for a photo album!

Southeast Asia Photos!