I honestly thought that it was part of Malaysia. And then my mother argued that it was in China (?) but turns out we are both wrong.
I'm now thinking perhaps I should've paid more attention to Mr. Jones my georgrapht teacher instead of mocking how he used to tell the time!
My taxi driver from the airport was so helpful with giving me tips on where to visit. He also explained how you get fined for everything in Singapore so no littering, spitting etc.
I decided to do the hop on/off bus tour for the two days. It's just so much easier to see where to visit.
At breakfast a nice man started chatting to me. It seems so annoying that there are not many other solo female travellers so it's just the guys that chat.
He was explaining that he works for a pharmaceutical company and was here for a convention.
I was very polite having a chat and then he asked to go for a drink later. It's so difficult to know whether someone is just being friendly or trying it on. I explained I was out for the day but may see him later.
Well when I arrive back after dinner to a stalker letter asking to meet for a swim at night I'm wondering how the hell he got my room number. I said my name was Rebbecca but clearly data protection isn't working in Singapore. FYI I politely declined by asking reception to sent a message back.
The bus ticket cost £25 for two days. It's worth it as it's so easy to do the loops to start with, then decided where to get off.
I decided to explore the Garden by the bay. It's an indoors cloud forest and tropical garden.
I completely lucked out as I found a ticket on the bench so I used that to gain entry. I'm glad I did as it honestly wasn't worth it. It was so artificial and really not my thing.
I then decided to explore Chinatowm. There was a wedding taking place so it was even busier but I loved the bus of the place.
I explored the Chinatown in KL too. They are pretty much all the same but still fun.
Along the route I discovered the Botanical gardens were free to explore so I spent a few hours here.
I much preferred here as it's more natural and simply beautiful. There were so many people walking dogs or jogging - they are so lucky to have such a great space to explore.
I only had two days in Singapore but I feel I covered all that I needed to.
I've definitely realised I'm not really a city girl. Give me a beach or a mountain any day.
