Singapore visit 2014

Last August 31st marked the 57th Merdeka day (Independence day) of Malaysia.

Sarah and I, together with our helper Ann, went for a quick getaway to Singapore.  I've lost count how many times I've been to the Lion City State but the country still offers something new at each visit.  This time, we checked out the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome at the Gardens by the Bay, and the River Safari.   I also had lunch with my former colleagues from Intel Philippines.  It was great catching up with friends, remembering fun times and planning for the get-together next year.

Our itinerary was:
Day 1 (Friday) - after work, took the last flight to Singapore. We reached the hotel at 11pm. 
Day 2 (Saturday) - (A) Merlion Park to enjoy the different tourist views like Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands, business district; (B) Resorts World Sentosa for lunch with Intel friends; (C) Gardens by the Bay's Cloud Forest and Flower Dome; (D) walked to Marina Bay Sands' Shoppes high end mall and watched the free Light and Water Show; (E) Pepper Lunch meal for dinner at the MBS food court
Day 3 (Sunday) - whole day fun at Universal Studios Singapore.  I availed of the Express pass to maximize the day with Sarah, so worth the extra price tag!  Bought the usual stuff from Garrett Popcorn.
Day 4 (Monday) - (A) Jollibee brunch at Lucky Plaza mall; (B) walked along Orchard Road for photo ops; (C) back to back visit to River Safari and Singapore Zoo.

Fun lunch with ex-Intel friends at Resorts World Sentosa's Din Tai Fung.

Sarah's new friend, Sienna with Tito Omeng

Sarah's photos with animals

At Changi airport indoor garden, Candylicious store, Merlion mosaic

Gardens by the Bay's Cloud Forest and Flower Dome

Fun shots with Sesame Street characters and a Minion, at Universal Studios Singapore

USS kiddie rides

Shrek and Fiona's castle, with the Fairy Godmother too!

At the River Safari

Sarah participated at the Singapore Zoo's Animal Friends Show.  She was the first volunteer to go down, excited much!

Trampoline fun at Singapore Zoo.

River Safari, Jurassic Park dinosaur, shells, Supergrove trees