Singapore Day 2

Started today at the Gardens by the Bay which were fab. Took a walk (and many photos) on the Skyway. Then I stumbled across the United Buddy Bears who apparently go on tour. 165 countries have a bear designed by local artists. They promote peace, unity and other good things.... They were all very different and I enjoyed finding the countries I had been to.

I went to the Cloud Forest greenhouse which had a 'Jurassic World' exhibition in. The first Jurassic Park film is one of my favourites so I found it great fun and really enjoyed it. Lots of mock up scenes from the films and the first huge waterfall as you walk in with the film music playing was quite something. It really fitted in with the plants and ferns. 

In the afternoon I went to the botanical gardens which are huge. The best bit was the orchid garden which is large in itself. I had to draw a line under taking photos of flowers after a while! Found a lot of people spending time in the 'cool house' section! I saw many 'otters crossing' signs but no actual otters (just like Lymington). Did see some fair sized monitor lizards.

Everything is set up for large queues but I haven't had to wait at all - things are relatively quiet. 

Back to the Gardens by the Bay for the evening light show. The gardens are huge and I think there are a lot of sculptures etc which I didn't see. After dark the gardens come alive with lights and music. This is what the tourist books say but there is no other way of putting it - it was quite magical. (They also come alive with a lot more people too btw!)

It would have been nice enough just admiring the lights and lit up paper lanterns and sculptures but there is also a 15min light and music show in the 'supertree' grove. This is just Singapore showing off now! Currently the theme is moonlight so the songs and pieces of music were all about the moon. It was fantastic and unforgettable.

Got lost and wandered in circles again in the underground shopping centre between the metro and my hotel. Just for fun. I'm on the 27th floor by the way so let's hope the lifts don't break. 

A selection of my many photos from the day.......























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