Arriving at around after lunch time, we checked in to Wilby's Service Apartment room @ Queen St. Very Spacious 3 Room (inclusive of the Living room), kitchen everything. SImply superb especially the internet connection VERY Commendable!
Gearing up, we took a walk to Peninsular Plaza initially for some camera shopping (unfortunate that it was closed on Labour Day). Guitar shops with fantastic electric guitars.
We spent most of our time at Boat Quay that evening.
Getting very interesting shots ...in fact the most interesting amongst the other sights of my trip.
We had dinner at Via Veneto, Clark Quay. After a drink at a nearby bar next to the Ultimate Bungee and the Huge Swing, we decided to call it a night and adjourned back to our apartment.
MAN: Hey girl Get me on one of em Ultimate Bungees!!Anecdote 1:
On the way back, we were confronted by a Becaman (Trishaw person). Were at a crossroad waiting cross the road when the rider appear to our left. We were minding our own business when suddenly he started swearing at us. "KNLBCCB" was like prolifically repeated. We decided to keep on walking when he followed us on his ride then stopped infront of us got down and pulled out a metal whip. He swung it so hard it wrapped around his body. Decided not to cause any trouble (since we still had another 2 more days in SIngapore, which was a good move considering my colleagues bumped into him in the mornings after). We changed our route back to our apartment. Found out later that, these were usually the kind of people who have failed in society. But were given jobs to survive and not create more hassle. One concept that I once thought possible, realized in Singapore. Not bad at all. Just dont screw them over lol.
Day 2 -Orchard
Framus decided to do some extra guitar shopping, so Night fly and I when on to Orchard road for more street photography.
Frame Facts: Number of Monks on the road = 2
Frame Facts: Number of Kids on the Shoulder = 2
Frame Facts: Number of Musicians on the Street: 2
After lunch we rendezvous back at the hotel and took a cab to the Merlion Park where we spent some time taking pictures.
Also went to the Esplanade (The Durian shaped building) to listen to some cultural music.
A Bokeh of an Interior scene in the Esplanade
Shakuhachi
Balinese
That Night, I manage to contact two of my friends, Seng Kiat and Lys. Met up with SK that night over a cuppa Sprite and 6 piece nuggets. Was a while since we've met, seem to be well. Can't believe we've been acquintance for almost a decade. Only seem like yesterday that we were in college listening to Mr. Chan say " A man is pushing on the wall *pushes wall*, what is the work done?"
Day 3 - Leisure
Had breakfast with Framus (who was gonna meet his friend), and Nightfly(Who wanted to head to Little India). This would be the 2nd 'Bak Chor Mee' that Ive tasted (no diff), shall blog it very soon...hmm should open another blog for food hahaha.
Unlike SK, Ive only recently met Lys, and its really cool to bump into each other in an international scale lol. Fantastic Dancer! Had lunch and then walked around Orchard for a bit. Then decided to watch a movie. (Yea I know....of all places).
But it was a good meet up. Enjoyed it very much.Also met with her BFF Sally. Pleasure meeting you.
Time to Go, reached Wilby's in time for the taxi back to the terminal.
After a dinner, we departed back to LCCT ending our journey.
My take on Singapore, Metropolitan city with lots of buildings, perfect for slow-shutter night skyline photography.
People: especially Orchard street events, many oppurtunities for candids. But try not to piss off Beca-men (Trishaw persons).
Culture and Arts: very good mix. Plays ..more than KL.Food: erm oklar, didnt really explore much, ooh yea got more Pork hahhaa.
Make sure you tune in Next time for the Next Installment of Trius Travels! Goes to Russia!!
Fin
