The very next day after our arrival was my husband's birthday. My son and younger daughter cleared their heavy schedule to be free from work so they could bring us around. Even though I was not the celebrant, I felt very touched and flattered at the same time for their gesture; that they could spend the whole weekday with us.
We had a good time that started with a ride on the Singapore Flyer. Let me tell you, the view from the top was spectacular, and as they say, it was really
" a moving experience at every turn"; a truly "world-class waterfront attraction with extra-ordinary views of the city and beyond".
"Towering at 165 meters above an extensive spread of water, you feel the pulse of the busy city, witness it's growth alongside new developments; see firsthand the magnificent views of the Marina Bay skyline and catch glimpses of Malaysia and Indonesia, and if you're lucky you can witness a wonderful sunset, leaving you in awe and wonder".
For viewing purposes, it took us 28 minutes to go full circle and I learned that when we alighted and disembarked, the flyer did not stop, it went on its regular pace.
Dinner is also served in some of it's cars. The Singapore flyer has become popular as a romantic venue for many marriage proposals. A friend of my daughter's (and her bridesmaid at her wedding) agreed to go steady with her boyfriend at the London Eye and they got engaged at the Singapore Flyer. I'd say, that is being very consistent, right? Following this logic, do you think that they will also experience these "ups and downs" in their relationship?
Here are some views I saw while riding the flyer:
This car was ahead of us, it was at its topmost.
The day continued on to lunch in downtown Singapore. After coffee, we went around Orchard for some shopping. But the day did not end there, for there was still my husbands birthday dinner which we celebrated at a Korean restaurant at the Esplanade. The view at night is another wonder. Here, I took a picture on one side:
This vacation is truly a dream. Now I recall what one resort advertisement had to say about vacations:
"Happiness is high priority;
Urgent appointment is shopping
Rush hour is going to lunch;
Meeting is in a cool comfortable well-appointed restaurant
And the only deadline is dinner,
after which gives way to sleep."
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