Singapore

With an 8 hour stopover at Changi Airport, we were eligible for the free 2 ½ hour city tour.  We cleared immigration (which means we actually entered the country) and hopped on a coach with two dozen other tourists of various nationalities.  The whole country is about the same size as the Hepburn Shire(!!), and it was around 30 degrees with high humidity – a bit hard to cope with after the Aussie winter weather.  We drove down a very green expressway into the city itself. 

 It was quite noticeable that Singapore is not as strict as Aus regarding seatbelt laws.

The view from the bridge (which bridge?  Dunno. Sorry.)

We got off the bus and walked to the Merlion, the symbol of Singapore.

Kiri and I were both fascinated by the boat-shaped structure sitting atop three buildings.  

Bougainvillaea is everywhere.

Our final stop was at the beautiful park, Gardens by the Bay.  We had half an hour to wander here, and as the light faded the colours on the Supertrees became brighter.  It was a really lovely area.

Changi Airport also has some beautiful gardens within.  The Enchanted Garden,

and the Orchid Garden and the Koi Pond.