Heidi had a math conference, I went to visit United World College to learn about their service learning, it was fun to sneak away and enjoy the closest thing for us to America without being there.
Singapore is kind of like that really anal friend, the one you admire for their organization but the compulsiveness drives you crazy. Singapore is neat and orderly, squeaky neat and orderly. Roads are nicely laid out, clear signage everywhere, no litter. Everything works…the lights, the escalators, the elevators. Traffic flows. No one j-walks or spits their gum on the sidewalk. Taxis are everywhere. Easy to get around. Amazing airport.
But everyone I spoke to who lives here says it gets on your nerves. Everything is orchestrated. There are so many rules. Every male must serve in the armed forces for two years. Singapore residents are charged an entry fee of $100.00 to enter the casinos, non-residents are free….they want foreign money and don’t want their citizens gambling. Chewing gum sales are prohibited. It is against the law not to flush a public toilet…punishable by caning. $1000.00 fine for littering. On and on it goes.
But visiting this city is fun. Great food. One of the safest cities in the world. Shopping galore (a tad bit expensive). Nice respite from Kuala Lumpur.
Lots of Singapore Pics:
Our Adventures 
Bob & Heidi:
Singapore is fascinating, how do they do it?? Thank you for your interesting pictures and commentary, I am learning so much from you!
Tim
With lots of rules and an Asian mindset. It is fun staying here. The safety factor alone is refreshing. If she wanted to, Heidi could walk alone at midnight along the streets and feel perfectly safe. In other large cities you are constantly aware and alert.
Good to hear from you.
Bob-
Bob and Heidi,
So happy to hear from you both. Sounds like your visit was great…the pictures were amazing. The food looks quite tasty. What was that orange stuff with what looks like chicken, rice, and spinach? Sliced potatoes? It almost looks spicy. And…it looks as though you may have picked up a HRC pin. Did you, Bob?
Sure miss you both and look forward to your messages. I believe you are coming home soon, as the summer is approaching quickly. Love and tight hugs to you both. Ang
Hi Angie,
The food was sooooo delicious. The orange stuff is Butter Chicken. I forgot what the chicken was called that they caught on fire with bourbon. The green was a spinach dish, the white chunks inside was tofu…a vegetarian dish. The bread was garlic and cheese nan…really good. We were so stuffed. I did indeed get my Singapore HRC pin. My NY HRC cap is completely covered with pins. I think I will look for a different way of keeping them.
Heidi returns home on June 6, I’ll follow on June 10. And I have several more mugs for you!!! I’ll stop by Kenroy to give them to you.
Take care,
Bob-
Oh gosh, Bob, if I need to add to your money bag let me know. What I really need is a Bob and Heidi hug. Just miss you guys something awful. However, I sure look forward to hearing about your adventures and daily life, which is more than I think would happen if you guys were busy working here in E. Wenatchee. I cannot wait to hear your stories and see the pictures. Absolutely the best “book” I have read…EVER!
Hugs to you both. Safe travels. Cannot wait to see you both!
Ang
Angie,
Heidi says she is okay is you do another one of those “jump on me and wrap your arms and legs around me” hugs. That was sooooo funny.
Love and hugs from us to you. See you soon. We should all get together for dinner or lunch when we get back. Bernie should come too. That would be fun.
See you soon.
Bob-