Singapore - Day 2

Tried roti prata for breakfast. Basically a savoury pancake, which would be nice, except they put sweet yoghurt on it. After this and my durian ‘experience’, I have sworn off trying new things.

Went to Jurong Birdpark for the morning, and had a good time admiring the colourful parrots, flamingos and so on. Saw the tallest man-made waterfall (which is only 100 feet anyway). Highlights included feeding a thrumming flock of bee-eaters, and seeing our first puffins.

Had lunch at an Indian version of Burger King, and then enjoyed bad guts for the rest of the day.

Spent the afternoon getting in a good riverside walk.

Passed Cavenagh Bridge (the oldest bridge still standing), the Fullerton Hotel (formerly Singapore's general post office)...

Anderson bridge...

Singapore's official committee-designed symbol the Merlion...

A Chinese New Year display...

The Esplanade (two odd-shaped domelike buildings)...

...and Empress Place (now housing the Asian Civilisations Museum) with its statue of Sir Stamford Raffles (the iconic founder of Singapore).

We got caught in a heavy tropical storm (with lightning!) and had to wait it out, under an awning, for about 40 minutes. After it died down, we went to Funan IT so I could look for electronic goodies, before returning to the fascinating Asian Civilisations Museum.

Crossed back over to walk along the long strip of restored, brightly lit and bustling shophouses by the river, called Boat Quay.

Dodged all the touts, and went back home to the hotel for room service!