DAY ONE IN SINGAPORE

On our first day we visited the Chinese and Japanese gardens in  the west part of Singapore island.  They are are joined together and form an oasis of quiet away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Singapore.  We hadn't been to either on previous visits.  

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A delicate bridge in the Chinese Garden

One added feature in the Chinese Garden is the live turtle and tortoise museum

Yes, Ruth was there too

A group of children feeding the turtles, which was encouraged

The Japanese Garden displays a different character and reflects their culture

In the Japanese Garden

A  resident lizard - about one metre long - but friendly

In the evening we met up with David and Sam who took us out to a chocolate and cheese evening at the Marina Bay Sands hotel.  This is a special restaurant on the 56th floor of the 57 floor hotel that affords fantastic views of Singapore.  The selection of cheeses and chocolate creations matches the view.

The view from above.  This shows part of the city where the Formula 1 race is run

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