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Singapore by night – photos

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Opher

Cities have a totally different feel at night. Singapore was very beautiful.

Singapore – the Supertrees at night.

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Opher

These supertrees, covered in epiphytes, were spectacular. In the daylight they were amazing but at night they were even better.

There was a surreal Sci-Fi quality to them. You could walk around among them and go up on to walkways through them.

Incredible.

Not at all sure about the dinosaurs.

Singapore – vestiges of the old colonial times in among the modern.

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Opher

Walking through the city you can see vestiges of the old colonial buildings in among the modern. They are well preserved and cared for. The bold new Singapore seems to have accommodated its past.

In the mid 20th century Singapore was a run-down island full of slums, racial tension and poverty. In the second half of the 20th century, it transformed itself into an economic power (helped by its port and ability to trade).

Today it has been completely transformed. The slums are gone and a major building programme has transformed the place. It is pleasant to walk about and there is lots to see – including some architectural wonders – like the Marina Sands Bay hotel and the supertrees.

It still has some fairly quaint areas – though I would really have liked to have tasted the ‘colour’ and chaos of the old place. It has become a bit too touristy.

Marina Sands Bay hotel.

Inside the Marina Sands Bay hotel.

The incredible supertrees.

A show of affluence.

Into the city.

Singapore – walking through the streets – photos.

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Opher

After searching for my Blue Cheese ice-cream in vain (I did same some on my last visit and it was strangely delicious). We set off wandering through the streets, past temples, street vendors, statues and crowded streets – back to the Buddhist temple.