Singapore

I actually flew into JB, a Malaysian airport right next to Singapore. I met up with two girls, one from Singapore and one from Spain and we made it though the border crossing together - good thing the Singaporean girl knew what she was doing! So far, that has been my hardest transfer - getting on a bus, off to go through Malay customs, back on a different bus, off again to go through Singapore's immigration, back on a different bus that dropped me off somewhere downtown. Then a taxi to where I'm staying. It might not sound that complicated, but add in a ton of people pushing their way through each place...did I mention I was glad the girl from Singapore was with us?! We made it just fine. :)

The guys I ended up coming down the mountain with actually live in Singapore, so even though they weren't going to be there, they let me stay at their place! It was so nice to walk into a "home" after the trip from KK to Singapore! The place is about 5 minutes from the beach, and 15 from the airport - perfect. I head down to the beach, walk along the promenade complete with everything from restaurants to a large man made lake with ropes going around so you can water ski, wake board or knee board! (there was even a jumping course set up!)
I sat for awhile looking out to the city on the water - the hundreds of barges/ships/crates sitting out in the harbor waiting to come into the port or leave - before I headed to bed.
I met up with one of their friends in the morning, and she drives me to Orchard road. This is apparently THE place to shop in Singapore. Too bad I am not a shopper! I actually wish I knew what was good to buy...it seems like a ton of name brands (not the rip-off kind) are here for pretty cheap! oh well. Sorry if you wanted something fancy from Singapore! :)

Now, I am waiting for my midnight flight to Seoul, then finally home to Seattle on Saturday morning! I can't believe my trip is over - it sure flew by! thanks for all your emails/support!
see you soon
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