culture (and rice!) of Singapore rather then the more modern western based culture. The contrast between the modern and traditional is still evident but it seems like modern will win. The skyline is full of construction cranes and the tech the runs Singapore eg the MTV transport - is impressive. Hey and no chewing gum stuck to everything like other cities we have been to. (hmm I wonder if they have rice flavoured gum...?)
Shop Houses in Little IndiaLittle India has been our favourite area and we have spent a lot of time there.... oh and the food! Breakfast this morning was roti-prata at Little India and we have loved eating the local food cooked in tiny stalls rather than the western fare. Amongst the markets, Elton's wife Jacintha is a master bargainer and we have enjoyed spending time in fossiking around with her 'local' knowledge.
Last night we did a night walk down Orchard drive and were gaping at the Christmas lights and sheer amount of people - felt a bit like being in Disneyland......
This time tomorrow we will be in China! After the heat of Singapore it will be strange stepping out of the plane into winter.
The New bearing down on the old!
Orchard Road Lights
The Young Clan
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All sounds A-MAZE-ZING!!! Love the pics (and thankfully no more of those (horribly new?!) crocks!) - hope you got Ella a punjabi suit too 'cos you know who'd like to wear it when its too small...!
We are basking in balmy summer weather at last. Temperatures 20+ and looking forward to a warm Christmas day too - he he! You missed a FAB village carols - hope you get the festive spirit in China.
Happy travels from the Stiles Clan!
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