Arrived early into port. Singapore is what we had expected - modern, clean, beautiful landscaped parks and high modern buildings and shopping centers. We took the subway across town and began in China Town. Since the New Year is around the corner, the streets were filled with flowers, candy, red lanterns and colorful decorations. You could sense a panic in the air to get everything that was needed for the holiday. We then took the "hop on, hop off" bus system around town, past the botanical gardens, into Little India. It felt like we had arrived in India! the smells, the people, the shops were really authentic. We wandered thru the streets again onto Orchard Street - again filled with modern shops. Into a department store to watch demonstrations of kitchen gadgets, and a sampling of Asian foods. From there thru a flea market to Waterloo Street. It was so great to see a Hindu Temple, a Chinese Shrine, Catholic Churches and the synagogue all within a few blocks. We managed to get through tight security to go inside the Jewish Center - a magnificent building with apartments, kosher store, restaurant, synagogue and children's playschool. We decided to have a kosher dinner there which was delicious. From there we walked over to the Raffles Hotel and saw the famous Long Bar! A full night and we're exhausted!
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