Singapore in luxury

We're back in Johor Bahru after a quick three-day trip to Singapore. We stayed at a five-star hotel, thanks to Janet's parents, who are our first visitors (Thanks again!!)!

Lee family in Singapore

Although I slept on the floor (on a thick layer of blankets), it was far more comfortable than some of the places we've stayed. Sorry Maria, we didn't do a great job scouting out Singapore for you. With a luxurious air-conditioned room, waterfall shower, and rooftop pool and gym, we spent a lot of time enjoying the hotel, and the rest of our time eating awesome food. Mmmm, crab. Thanks again to the Duans for taking us out to dinner. The food was amazing! Perhaps eating and lounging is how Singapore is meant to be enjoyed.

Rooftop pool

Some interesting facts and observations about Singpore include death for drug posession, $150 fine for forgetting to flush the toilet, "Singapore is a FINE city" tourist t-shirts that list many of the popular fines, taxi drivers that won't pick you up unless you go to a cab stand, air conditioning so powerful you feel it every time you walk by an open door, anywhere, trash collecting boats that seem to be collecting nothing (not much trash around), a thriving commercial district ala Nathan Road in HK but more built up, friendly locals, great eats, and delicious durian!

Three buildings with a boat on them - a new casino.

I ate durian for the first time with Janet's parents (Janet abstained). I don't know what everyone is so afraid of.. It's rich and creamy and delicious. Michele S was right - YUM.

Can you smell it over the internet?

Stalls line Geylang street where locals come to gorge on durian.

Yum!