After a good, deep and aching sleep, the subsequent morning was spent in the Zoo and River Safari. It was yet another quite a leg-crying task to go around and look at the beasts who were lounging and basking in the sunlight as if they were the owners of the sun! The Orangutans and other kinds of monkeys were definitely more fun than a barrel of monkeys, definitely pun intended!
There were also several shows at specified times like The Elephant Show where the gentle giants where showcasing their mammoth talent, pun intended again. An edutainment show where different animals were used to signify and emphasize the need to save the rain forests. IMHO, they were not only fun and amusing but a great learning tool for the young kids as well to practice an environment-sustaining life besides working for one's self and family.
River Safari was a great experience where you had lots of thrills like The Amazon Ride where you had the opportunity to see exotic birds and animals on a nice boat ride. It also boasted of the different types of creatures alive and kicking in the major rivers like Nile, Ganges, Yangzte etc. And there was the PANDAASSSSS as well. The bubbly bubbly chubby chubby balls of furs were completely endearing and absolute adorbs. Immense happiness to watch these cutsies engaging themselves in their pranks in their own world. Also, it was also the first time ever that I had seen a real Anaconda apart from the films and Discovery Channel. They were simply beautiful and having a good siesta. River Safari is a total package that ought not to be missed out during your stay in Singapore.
Evening Time was once again left to our own disposal. With one of my friend's guidance, we were able to see the Merlion in the night with the lights. It was a riveting sight especially with the blazing LEDs from the big brands in the background. It was a toss up between Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands and the latter won hands down with a blazing laser spectacle in the night. The view from the top was incredible with the gusts of wind caressing your face like a loving pup's lick. The brief laser display was good but not as vibrant as the "Winds of Time". It was then time to disperse to the hotel and give the crying legs a reason to smile after a long day.
The following day was even more chock-a-block as the day included a visit to the famed Singapore Casino and Sentosa island once again. As I am not even a dabbler of a gambler, it was like sight-seeing in a big and luxurious stock market where people place their odds and bets. With expert assistance from my friend, we played a couple of games and it was time to run into Sentosa. Madame Tussauds was a class act with Modi Ji in a Namaste being the first of several acclaimed and popular celebrities looking seemingly real in wax. It was a great time for the camera to click non-stop especially when they had props and everything. But, there were stark difference from the Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong. Then, a bout of realization that it was location-specific tailor made to the appropriate customer base in the country. Nevertheless, my mom had a fantastic time as it was her first visit to it. The camera went into overdrive when we stepped into the 3D gallery. It was surreal to say the least with your imagination going wild like a stallion running on a meadow. The 3D gallery was wicked cool and definitely worth your dollar spent on it.
With a cracking lunch @ Marche and a decent shopping at China Town, we spilt over into the last day where the time was spent by going to a nearby Amman Temple and a mall which were at a stone's throw from the hotel. The time before the departure was soon arriving. Not wanting to waste our remainder of our valuable time, a very famous I-forgot-the-name-now shopping complex was close to the restaurants which sold electricals, electronics and other useful home utilities.
With a heavy heart, it was time to depart this smashing city which should be on everyone's - at least those who like/love to travel - list as Singapore is a spectacular and relatively safer place to enjoy her natural beauty together with the architectural and creative creations that makes it a fabulous city for tourists like me. The greatest advantage which was there in Singapore was that many people spoke my mother tongue - Tamil. Also, there were no dearth of Veg food which made me to feel like I wasn't in a foreign and strange land but at home.
I haven't visited US, UK, Russia, China or Europe or The Antipodeans. So, I cannot give an objective comment anything about them. But, what I can definitely say with certainty is that Singapore is a MUST visit place to have a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you with full satisfaction and whole fulfillment.
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