Last night....

In many ways, I can't believe it's almost over ... and at the same time we seem to have been away for so long. This will be our last night in Singapore ... our last night on this trip ... well almost. Tomorrow night ... we will spend in the air, so that doesn't count.

Today we spent several hours exploring Sim Lim Square ... that's 6 floors of hi-tech heaven!!! So much ... but also so repetitious! And in lots of ways it was like being in Buenos Aires .... Want a camera ... come into my shop and have a look. High pressure ... all the way. Not so pleasant, but very interesting all the same.

Then time to explore Little India (predominately Indian area with bangles, brassware, gold jewellery ... so elaborate, sari fabrics... so beautiful. Loved the flower garlands ... made by men and women using jasmine, marigolds and roses ... placed on deities as prayer offerings ... and also given to important guests at functions.

and then onto Kampong Glam, which is a mixture of cultures but seems to be predominately Middle eastern - lots and lots of fabric shops, carpets, rugs, perfumed oils, basketware and of course coffee shops. Lots to look at, but much easier when you know that you can't fit it in the bag...

Everywhere we seem to turn, there's something interesting to look at ... amazing buildings, mosques, temples, skyscrapers and these unique shophouses and food areas. So typical of all experiences on this trip really. It's been awesome.