Hey everyone, it has been faaaar too long since we updated all of you on our travels. Needless to say, we’ve been quite busy, with trips to Singapore, Kep, and another work trip for Laura. So we’ll be putting up a few different posts over the coming days, in no particular order, to try to bring you up to speed.
We went to Singapore for 4 days near the beginning of August. The main reason was so that Tyler could write the GRE (standardized test for school applications), but we really wanted to see Singapore anyway. It is truly an amazing city. Incredibly clean, efficient, organized, and focused on the public good. Don’t eat on the subway, it’ll cost you a $500 fine. Want to be a jerk and get handsy with a girl in public? Go to jail, get fined, and get caned. Bottom line: don’t be an idiot and you’ll love it there!
One thing that really stands out compared to Cambodia is the cost – soooo much more expensive. So we took advantage of as many free activities as possible. The following are from the botanical gardens and famous orchid garden, breathtaking and massive public spaces.
Next up are the pictures from the Gardens by the Bay. The big building that looks like 3 towers topped by a surf board is the famous Marina Bay Sands hotel. The Gardens were smaller than the botanical gardens but still quite expansive. Price tag: $1 BILLION. And it’s a free public space with the occasional smaller area requiring a token fee. There’s something to be said for benevolent dictatorships… Oh, and the crazy fake trees light up at night and are choreographed to music. Super cool.
Finally, a quick peek at what’s to come with the Kep posts…
There and Back Again 