Singapore

I'm so pleased I got to visit this little part of Asia......but oh dear, one day was so not enough time!

Everything people told me about the place was true.....funny that!

We arrived about 7pm and it was still 30 degrees.....the heat hits you in the face as you step out from the airport doors.

Our hotel was the Swissotel Merchant Court, a great location and lovely place to stay.

After checking in I headed for the pool......that was a great decision. So beautifully lit up at night, balmy, tropical......just fell into the water and felt instantly rejuvenated!

As there was a pool side restaurant I decided to try a cocktail called Singapore Sling - can't remember what was in it but it tasted wonderful. I lay beside the pool staring into the night sky and kind of had to pinch myself that everything was real.

Another lady from our group came and joined me and we chatted away......it was all so relaxed and beautiful and well......just a perfect start to my adventure.

This morning the breakfast at the hotel was outstanding.....everything you could want to eat and more.

After that I teamed up with 3 others and we got a taxi to Gardens by the Bay.....an incredible place of beauty, trees, flowers, creativity, architecture, water......well worth a visit. Then it was up 57 floors in a lift to the rooftop restaurant of an incredible building with views over the whole of Singapore.

We cooled off with a tiger beer - a favourite here - and it seemed rude not to try it!! It got the thumbs up....nothing like a cold beer on a hot day and today was hot hot hot!!

I chose to spend some time on my own in the afternoon and ventured out to have a wander.....tried some beautiful food.....browsed some shops......generally just cruised!

Now we are sitting at the airport getting ready to board our 14 hour (yes 14) flight to Amsterdam! I won't be sorry when that is behind us but that's the way it is.......

I am enjoying getting to know the others on the tour......it's getting easier all the time and I am so aware of the Lord's presence with me.....He really is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.

Till next time......