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Monday, May 18, 2009

Singapore Day 2: Esplanade

To finish off my second day in Singapore I headed off from the Civic District to Esplanade. This is where you can see the famous Lion Head Fountain, the city lights, and enjoy concerts at the Theaters on the Bay. It's a very nice area.

Esplanade Park

Esplanade Park - a young couple blow bubbles, Ferris wheel in the background.

Lion head Fountain in the distance.

Theaters Along the Bay

Theaters Along the Bay.

City Buildings before sunset.

City Buildings, the sun is setting along Esplanade.

City lights along Esplanade.

Now that the sun set the Theaters along the Bay were getting ready to go. Some bands show up to preform at a free concert. They covered 90s rock, including Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana and others.

Esplanade Theaters Along the Bay from the other side of the water.

Lion head Fountain.

And thus my second day in Singapore came to an end. Stay tuned, Day 3 is next!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Singapore Day 2: Civic District

After finishing up with the Temples on Waterloo Street I continued on to see the Civic District.

A map of the Civic District along with suggested routes for tourists.

An ad on a bus to join the Air Force. Look at the name tag: TJ Johson. Why does this guy who looks like he's of an Indian ethnic background have the last name Johnson?

Walking towards the famous Raffles Hotel.

Raffles Hotel.

Raffles hotel is famous for its luxurious accomodations and restaurants. It was built in 1887 and named after the founder of Singapore, Sir Stamford Raffles.