Hippo in the room and a Singapore Sling

13/09/2011

Today was where I was to do most of my exploring.

Except I didn't, because there was a hippo in the room.

Well, not really, an enormous human being exhaling so loudly he/she might as well have been an animal.
It was impossible to sleep that night, and I wasn't the only one having difficulties.
It was, however a great way to bond with other room mates, so we all sat about chatting hoping they'd wake up.

Earplugs didn't work, iphone with music didn't work. Nothing worked.

So, I had a lie-in because I needed it.

I went on a walk to the river, and to visit the Parliament buildings.
The great thing about Singapore is you can walk everywhere, and so I did, taking in everything all the way.
As I walked I noticed railings being placed up.

As I did further investigating, I realised this was for the Singapore Grand Prix - street circuit...night race.
Oh if only I was here for this.  But it was exciting to see all the buzz as they were setting up.

I walked down by Marina Bay which was absolutely gorgeous in the sun, and followed the river round, sitting down for a Singapore Sling at one of the Cafes on the river.

This is the life.