Singapore Trip '13 Day 4: Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Park, Helix Bridge, Esplanade, Gardens by the Bay, Bugis Street, Changi Airport

This was our last day in Singapore. Bittersweet. I felt being attached to the place I've only been for 4 days.

This day, we were able to visit and see many landmarks of Singapore. I could've been happier if I was feeling well. :(

Bye Mackenzie Road, we'll miss you! :)

This is La Salle School of Arts by Zaha Hadid. Cool building isn't it? We were able to pass by it the other night and we saw glass blocks installed on the ground. For natural lighting on the basement rooms perhaps? Noice, noice. 

We were lucky to attend a mass on that Sunday. A different experience, attending mass on other country. We even witnessed some emergency case and the old man needed a medication. To sum it up, attending mass is just the same here in the Philippines.

Marina Bay Sands. Really beautiful. I knew this building was one of Singapore's landmarks, but it's different when you were able to see it personally. I fell deeply inlove with it though it's lovelier at night. Gaah can't describe it. What I was just trying to say is that I'm so thankful I was able to experience this. :)

We can never miss. We almost missed it, but of course as much as possible we have to have time to visit the Merlion, the real landmark of Singapore. 

Then the Esplanade, a theater in which the concept was a durian.

This is the view from the roof deck. Well I think Singaporean designers considers having roof garden on their buildings. Good job!

We were able to pass by the Helix Bridge. Imagine a bridge still as pretty as this. Now I really miss Singapore.

The entrance to the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

On the other entrance of the Shoppes, there was a somewhat basin/funnel like structure in front of it. What's amazing about this thing is that wherever side of the circumference of the structure you are in, you will hear

Very nice interior, a gondola at the atrium. Can you see the diners over there? What a nice view for them.

Ohhhh.. Chanel. And boyfriend wanted to take a picture of me in there. Stage boyfriend :P

Annndd of course it's his turn. Boys will be boys. Ferrari? I dunno what this car is, but he loved peeking on it.

The interior of Marina Bay Sands.. They say that the hanging thing costs a million dollar. Look at how the interior tapers, it's really amazing. Good architecture.

This is the view of Marina Bay Sands outside, this is the other face of the building.

Then, the Gardens by the Bay. I bet it's lovelier at night. Too bad we (especially me who had so much bad foot), were so much tired. We weren't able to explore the gardens more. And it was a rainy day, not a good weather for roaming around.

Last stop: Bugis Street

The last stop we had before heading to Changi Airport. Pasalubong time!

Busy looking for pasalubongs

Here we are, reality fast approaching. We were already at Changi Airport. Thank you Shane for dropping us off. It was nice to meet you!

These pictures below are from Terminal 3 though. I wasn't able to join them. My feet really can't do it anymore. :(

So that wrapped up my first trip abroad. More to come!

Singapore Trip '13 Day 3: Clarke Quay and Singapore River Cruise

That night, after our meet up with Shane our friend has to do his thing with Shane. They have to talk some serious matter and they have to be alone. And as for us, we have to continue our itinerary. We proceeded to Clarke Quay to avail our Singapore River Cruise. 

Although my boyfriend said that he didn't really enjoy the cruise because of the lack of tour guide, we were just really cruising and guessing what buildings were we passing by, still the experience was different. We got to see famous landmarks of Singapore. The cruise itself wasn't that special though.

Singapore Flyer, ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands

Singapore Skyline

Fullerton Hotel and the Merlion

Singapore Trip '13 Day 3: Little India, Ion Orchard, Starbucks

While in search for clinic (story here), we went to Little India where the G4 Station advised us to look for a clinic. The Little India area is the Quiapo of Manila. You get the picture. It's a little scary place. Indian/people were looking at us like we don't know what are they thinking. The place kinda seemed like an abandoned place. There were few people in there. Some looked like beggars and there was even one lying on the floor, sleeping. 

We weren't able to find a clinic. And my conscience is tinkling me because we haven't eaten our lunch yet, and there they were walking with me in search of clinic. When we decided to call it off and look for a pharmacy instead, we headed to ION orchard to have our lunch. We ate at the food court. Prices were really inexpensive, about 5-10sgd, you already have a sinful meal.

Of course, boyfriend being a fan of food, and whooped by the low-budget foods, he ordered two meals, a noodle and a pad thai (dunno what to call that).

That's a duck. More like a ham to me. Ha ha. And as for me, I ordered some Indian food: Spicy Chicken with veggies (no picture).

So.. This is the food court to you guys huh. It seemed a high end restaurant in terms of design. Good job! Good place, good food, low budget... check!

This is the ceiling detail of one mall that we went to after our stay in Starbucks and meet up with "let's call her shane."

Singapore Trip '13 Day 2: Singapore Flyer & Makansutra Gluttons Bay

Since the four of us are tourist and one is a local in Singapore, only the 4 of us can ride the free shuttle. Hence, we met up with our friend at the Casino of Marina Bay Sands. 

What a lovely interior. 

Next stop: Singapore Flyer

It's the tallest in the world and we just can't miss it. Plus boyfriend really really wanted to try that one. 

This is the spectacular aerial view of Singapore City, very clean and very well planned.

And that's us. Our friends obliging us to take a pre nup shot. Why not? We're here anyway. Let's enjoy the moment ;)

Next stop: Makansutra Gluttons Bay

On our way to Makansutra Gluttons bay, we passed by at one bridge wherein the view is as lovely as this. 

Makansutra Gluttons Bay is a dining area by the bay wherein a variety of foods are served. The foods are great! We spent about 15-18sgd per head. Quite costly but at least we experienced dining at this famous area.

What we had were 2 vegetables, a crab, a shrimp, a (seemingly for me) barbecue, a chicken wings and fried rice. We were so full. We even had a leftover veggies. 

Singapore Trip '13 Day 2: Universal Studios

My whole Universal Studios experience is a lot fun nonetheless in spite of the tragic rashes that I had. The whole day was a lot of fantastic rides making us feel like children again. We just arrived a little late than we planned 'cos we were dead tired from our walking tour yesterday. 

Welcome to Universal Studios! :)

This is the Transformers Ride wherein the exhibit is almost 1hr walk and the ride itself just last for only 4 minutes. It's a 3rd roller coaster ride themed Transformers where in you will meet Bumblebee as he fight against forces of evil.

I really enjoyed the Theme Park where mascots are coming in and out anywhere. And here's one, Poh of Kung Fu Panda! He's sooo cute!

Some giant man from Egyptian themed area of Universal Studios

This is the Battlestar Galacticta. Nope, I didn't dare to ride that one. It's too long and I might faint, my heart might fall!

What we had on the Lost World area was the Canopy ride where in there are only 4 in each track and the two of you are back to back seating. As for me, my seatmate was my boyfriend. This is a free flowing feet ride. Even though this ride is thought for kids, I still screamed my heart out.

On the Kingdom Far Far Away, we tried the 4D Cinema Adventure of Shrek. There's a lot of saliva spitting in there I tell you. We were also petrified by the spiders crawling on our legs in just a matter of few seconds. I shouted out to my astonishment! But it was reaaal fun!

Universal Studios Singapore is sooooo COOL!

This area's really nice. We felt like we really were in the movies. *wink*

And this is the shop for Universal Studios souvenir items. Boyfriend bought some mugs for his brothers.

What we had for lunch?

It was a late lunch though. We dined at Discovery food court. What I had was the Dino Nugget Set. It's actually a kid's meal but the serving is good and it satisfied my tummy. Plus I don't want to eat too much and blow everything off while on the rides, right? That Woody Woodpecker lunch box's free for my meal. Hihi what a kid me!

The hainanese chicken set with free dessert

The roasted chicken set..

The experience was not bitin, but if given a chance to be here again with friends? Yeah c'mon! Hopefully next time, no rashes to hamper my enjoyment.