Up and away by 7.30. Overcast again but I’m not complaining, hope it keeps the temperature down. We stopped at reception to complain about the lack of hot water. Their response. Did you turn the switch on? We now find out there is a switch next to the light switches at the door you have to turn on. Thanks for telling us. (*edited later * plenty of hot water for the remaining nights after turning it on!)
We walk down to the station and jump on a train to Outram Park. We then needed to catch a bus. After a slight detour of walking in the wrong direction we find the bus stop and jump aboard. The man sitting beside me must have heard where we were going and told me when we reached the stop. After pulling up the bus driver then yelled down the bus that it was our stop. Off and into the Jurong bird park. There was a little cafe here where we had breakfast. They had jam or peanut butter toast. Something nice and plain and went down easily. Into the Bird Park which had a tram service that drove you around. I thought it stopped at every exhibit but they had 4 stopping areas and you still had to walk back over the area you had covered on the tram anyway. Before heading off on the tram we checked out the African penguins.
Jumped on the tram and up to Hornbills and Toucans. Here we spotted what looked like a squirrel. Does Singapore have squirrels? The beauty of google yes they do it was a plantain squirrel. While waiting for the tram we decided we would go to the King of the Skies show so we jumped on the next tram and did a complete lap around the park to go to the show.
At the show they had owls, falcons and vultures. They all flew around the area and landed on trainer’s arms to be fed. It was quite good to watch but time to move on.
We headed to Waterfall Avery.
This is the worlds largest walk in aviary with over 600 free flying birds and a 30 metre waterfall to enjoy. We also spotted rats in here. Not quite as pretty. Next stop Parrot Paradise the largest collection of parrots in Asia.
The standout being the Blue Macaws. We had now had our fill of birds so decided to call it quits so back on the bus to the shopping centre at Outram Park for lunch, then back on the train. We had intended to go to Chinese Gardens but the weather put a stop to that. It was pouring down and we had no way of knowing how long it would last so stayed on the train and headed back towards our motel. We got off the train and had a well deserved ice-cream. The rain has now stopped so we had a wander around the Chinese markets near our motel.
Back at the motel we went up to check the pool out and met two girls who arrived today from New Zealand. We got chatting and learnt that they are going on the same cruise as us. Ian went for a swim and I returned to the air-conditioned room for a rest before tonight’s adventure. Currently 29 degrees 83% humidity but feels like 40 to me.
Jumped on the tram and up to Hornbills and Toucans. Here we spotted what looked like a squirrel. Does Singapore have squirrels? The beauty of google yes they do it was a plantain squirrel. While waiting for the tram we decided we would go to the King of the Skies show so we jumped on the next tram and did a complete lap around the park to go to the show.
At the show they had owls, falcons and vultures. They all flew around the area and landed on trainer’s arms to be fed. It was quite good to watch but time to move on.
We headed to Waterfall Avery.
This is the worlds largest walk in aviary with over 600 free flying birds and a 30 metre waterfall to enjoy. We also spotted rats in here. Not quite as pretty. Next stop Parrot Paradise the largest collection of parrots in Asia.
The standout being the Blue Macaws. We had now had our fill of birds so decided to call it quits so back on the bus to the shopping centre at Outram Park for lunch, then back on the train. We had intended to go to Chinese Gardens but the weather put a stop to that. It was pouring down and we had no way of knowing how long it would last so stayed on the train and headed back towards our motel. We got off the train and had a well deserved ice-cream. The rain has now stopped so we had a wander around the Chinese markets near our motel.
Back at the motel we went up to check the pool out and met two girls who arrived today from New Zealand. We got chatting and learnt that they are going on the same cruise as us. Ian went for a swim and I returned to the air-conditioned room for a rest before tonight’s adventure. Currently 29 degrees 83% humidity but feels like 40 to me.
We walked down to the wharf area.
Grabbed some fish and chips and a can of the most expensive coke ever at $6 a can. If they had a price up we would never have bought it. After finishing every last drop we walked down to the water’s edge to get a prime position for the Marina Bay outdoor light and water show displayed over the water along the promenade. Laser lights cut across the water and sky, with water jets and lights coming out the water. Images were also projected onto a building and it all kept time to music. The show lasted 15 minutes and well worth seeing.
There was a pleasant breeze coming off the water and for a short time you could forget about the humidity. Then strolled back to the hotel to end another day.
Grabbed some fish and chips and a can of the most expensive coke ever at $6 a can. If they had a price up we would never have bought it. After finishing every last drop we walked down to the water’s edge to get a prime position for the Marina Bay outdoor light and water show displayed over the water along the promenade. Laser lights cut across the water and sky, with water jets and lights coming out the water. Images were also projected onto a building and it all kept time to music. The show lasted 15 minutes and well worth seeing.
There was a pleasant breeze coming off the water and for a short time you could forget about the humidity. Then strolled back to the hotel to end another day.
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