Today I didn’t take an official excursion during the day but purchased a two day Big Bus ticket. It’s not called a HopOn HopOff bus but they have a fixed route and you can get off/on at any stop. Since I particularity wanted to see the city and to visit Gardens by the Bay park, it worked perfectly.
I took a taxi with friends from the ship to the starting location of the Big Bus tours and after riding around on both of the bus loops, my friends left and I remained on to get off at Gardens of the Bay for a visit.
I went to the Kingfisher wetlands at Gardens by the Bay because I wanted to see Kingfishers. I did see one flying past at the speed of flight but that was it. The signs at the Kingfisher wetlands indicated I could have seen 9 species! I personally believe it’s called Kingfisher wetlands because it has statues of kingfishers not because it has lots of live kingfishers.
There are thousands and thousands of motor bikes on the roadways. The riders mostly wear helmets but have very little protective wear. I’ve seen them smoking, eating and using their cell phones while driving their motorbike. More than once I saw them wearing their jacket just on their arms. I’m guessing it’s for sun protection.
In the evening Jennifer and I went on an evening tour and to the Gardens by the Bay light and Sound show to see the super trees lit up. The show was more crowded than usual as the second show was cancelled to reduce electricity use in observance of Earth Day. We sat on the ground to watch the show. Thank goodness someone helped me up as I was pretty stiff after sitting thru the waiting for the show to start and the 15 minute show.
It’s been beastly hot and humid the last couple of days and my clothes get soaked with sweat before I’ve walked very far. I spend quite some time figuring out where I might find a breeze or an air conditioned space. Almost all of the stores are air conditioned- another reason to shop! Families go to the malls and wander around during the day as a way to stay cool since many don’t have air conditioning in their homes.
