Sentosa Island

Yesterday, Erica and I went exploring on Sentosa Island, home to one of the city's majestic merlions. We had a great time, although we got rained on for part of it and had no umbrella! One incredible part of the day was our journey to the island. Although we could have walked, taken a cab, or taken the MRT, we chose to venture across the harbour on a cable car. The view was phenomenal, and believe me when I say, I really did feel like I was 120m above sea level. Not for those who do not enjoy heights!

Journey to Sentosa

 

Our first stop on Sentosa was to visit the 37 meter tall merlion (the tallest merlion in Singapore). Tourists can pay a fee and ascend to the merlion's mouth and head, so obvious we did! The view from the top was great!
 

Sentosa Merlion

Erica and I inside the mouth of the merlion

After visiting the merlion, we headed over to a "fish spa" where we knew we would experience a very  interesting skin care technique. We dipped our feet into a pool filled with "Doctor Fish", and for twenty minutes, were essentially fish food! Watching the fish and feeling their movements was really strange!

Singapore Botanical Gardens

Hi everyone,

As Erica mentioned earlier, I am indeed alive! We've been keeping busy every day seeing new sights around the city. Saturday was particularly special as we decided to visit the Botanical Gardens (and as most of you know, I love plants!) Let me tell you, the Royal Botanical Gardens pales in comparison to these vibrant, lush gardens. As we walked into the gardens, we were greeted by tree lined walkways and interesting (yet sometimes bizarre) flowers!

Main path though the gardens

Absolutely stunning!

 

Erica's curiosity is peaked by this 'star trek like' plant

My absolute favourite plant here- Torch Ginger

After walking around the main gardens, we paid to enter the Orchid Garden- money well spent! I have never in my life seen so many branches and buds growing on orchids.

The Botanical Gardens are definitely a must see for anyone visiting Singapore. Hopefully you all can experience it for yourselves one day! Hope all is well with everyone following our blog. I'm sure you'll be hearing from us again soon enough as we're headed to Hong Kong on the weekend!

Erica standing in front of the largest tree I've ever seen

Me, alive and well, hanging out in the gardens