11th July 2019: Singapore
After a relatively good nights dozing my Heathrow hotel, I was up early and ready to get going.
I took the Hoppa bus to the terminal, which was a quick, cheap and on time! Having already checked in online, via an App, on my phone no less! (Thanks Tracey 👍) The check in, bag drop and security process was very smooth and stress free! My stress free morning continued when I arrived at my Lounge and sat down with a delicious Bloody Mary! (Or 2!) My flight was with Singapore Airlines and it was great, I had a fab seat, with extra legroom, as I’m so tall! The service was impeccable and despite another failed upgrade opportunity, a good, albeit very long flight.
I arrived in Singapore at 7.15am here, 12.15pm uk time. The weather on arrival was 31c, sunny and humid. The drive from the airport is amazing down a long tree lined road, with views, and flowers, a lovely first impression. I was lucky enough to get an early check in, so was able to dump my bags, charge devices, slap on some sunscreen and off I went to explore! The staff at reception, seem to think I’m a little mad for wanting to walk everywhere, and insisted on giving me another bottle of water 😍
Singapore is very clean and orderly, you don’t see many people about on the streets, but that’s because they are all walking around hidden inside lots of malls and on elevated walkways, I guess this is to make things bearable in the heat? Or they are busy beavering away in the millions of banks here!
I walked to china town, which was great if a little quiet, but it was only 9.30am!! I think in the evenings it must be buzzing. But I like walking around a city as it comes to life, it feels different more authentic somehow. After China Town I walked back to Clarke Quay a restaurant complex along the Singapore River, then along the river towards the marina and then back through the city. After 4hrs walking in 32c and no sleep for 24hrs I was a little tired! I came back to the hotel and had a refreshing swim in the pool and am now struggling to keep myself awake till this evening…..😳 The fully functioning, arctic aircon is helping!!
A fantastic day so far. ❤️❤️
Hereandthereclaire.com 
Looks amazing.
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