Note: I’ve given up on uploading photos for now. Will try later.
First stop this morning was the post office to send Philipp in Tasmania the two dvds of music Lorne sent over with Mary Lou. Philipp and I both seemed to have the similar interests in music, so when I left Melbourne I told him I’d send him the discs when I got them in China.
After the post office, I checked out Orchard Road. I had plans to check out the art gallery, as Steff in Beijing had recommended, but it’s only now as I write this in a small room in Malaysia that I remember.
Orchard Road was mostly high end stores, so I didn’t spend too much time there. Spent a bit of time in the Borders, looking through some books on Asian History, and also in the Apple store, but otherwise I was ready for new scenery.
I decided to take the subway to Sentosa Island, a small island south of Singapore. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the island reminded me a lot of Ontario Place. Rides for kids, and generally pretty commercial. I didn’t bother doing any of the extra stuff you had to pay for, but I did take the tram around, and ended up at the amphitheatre moments before an animal/bird show was about to start.
The animal show was pretty decent. Lots of birds, a monkey, a lizard and a snake. Made the trip to the island worthwhile for me, at least. I couldn’t see much else to do after the show, so I hopped on a bus back to the city, and then took the subway back to the condo. I grabbed some yogurt for breakfast at the nearby grocery store, and then headed back to the condo.
I thought Jill and Adam would be home, but they were out looking at a bed. Sadly it was about two feet too small for Adam, so there search continues. We watched the Anthony Bourdain travel show, and then I got to looking for my next destination. I know I want to head to Malaysia, but I’m not so sure where.