18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
Jul 13th 2010, 2:59 am
#16
Auntie Fa
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
Afternoon Tea at the Goodwood Park Hotel is much nicer than Raffles, BTW.
Jul 13th 2010, 4:49 am
#17
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
I have also been reminded of the marvellous cactus garden.
Which is ideal if you are a fan of cacti and gardens.
I tried smoking them for a cheap high but it had no effect.
Which is ideal if you are a fan of cacti and gardens.
I tried smoking them for a cheap high but it had no effect.
Jul 13th 2010, 4:54 am
#18
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
For those who don't know, the cactus garden is a bar and smoking area outside and on top of the airport terminal. As if the ever present humidity weren't enough, the cactus garden (surely cacti like it dry?) is sprayed constantly with jets of water. All this mixed with the fag smoke of frantic smokers with a 45 minute turn around makes it a delight to visit and not to be missed!
Jul 13th 2010, 5:52 am
#19
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
But such a lovely dry, sweet smelling atmosphere isn't it?
For those who don't know, the cactus garden is a bar and smoking area outside and on top of the airport terminal. As if the ever present humidity weren't enough, the cactus garden (surely cacti like it dry?) is sprayed constantly with jets of water. All this mixed with the fag smoke of frantic smokers with a 45 minute turn around makes it a delight to visit and not to be missed!
For those who don't know, the cactus garden is a bar and smoking area outside and on top of the airport terminal. As if the ever present humidity weren't enough, the cactus garden (surely cacti like it dry?) is sprayed constantly with jets of water. All this mixed with the fag smoke of frantic smokers with a 45 minute turn around makes it a delight to visit and not to be missed!
There is something about a 24 hour flight into the unknown having known the prospective wife for 2 weeks AND knowing you will be heading for a Brisbane hospital ward on touch-down that increases the desire for a ciggy.
And much free Jim Beam.
I find.
Took me a few days to recover from the lag/hangover ...
Jul 13th 2010, 5:57 am
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
It's one of the memories from my initial flight over actually ... when that humidity hit after a UK January morning ...
There is something about a 24 hour flight into the unknown having known the prospective wife for 2 weeks AND knowing you will be heading for a Brisbane hospital ward on touch-down that increases the desire for a ciggy.
And much free Jim Beam.
I find.
Took me a few days to recover from the lag/hangover ...
There is something about a 24 hour flight into the unknown having known the prospective wife for 2 weeks AND knowing you will be heading for a Brisbane hospital ward on touch-down that increases the desire for a ciggy.
And much free Jim Beam.
I find.
Took me a few days to recover from the lag/hangover ...
Jul 13th 2010, 6:03 am
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Jul 13th 2010, 6:36 am
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Jul 13th 2010, 6:39 am
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Jul 13th 2010, 7:11 am
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
Jul 13th 2010, 7:12 am
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
But such a lovely dry, sweet smelling atmosphere isn't it?
For those who don't know, the cactus garden is a bar and smoking area outside and on top of the airport terminal. As if the ever present humidity weren't enough, the cactus garden (surely cacti like it dry?) is sprayed constantly with jets of water. All this mixed with the fag smoke of frantic smokers with a 45 minute turn around makes it a delight to visit and not to be missed!
For those who don't know, the cactus garden is a bar and smoking area outside and on top of the airport terminal. As if the ever present humidity weren't enough, the cactus garden (surely cacti like it dry?) is sprayed constantly with jets of water. All this mixed with the fag smoke of frantic smokers with a 45 minute turn around makes it a delight to visit and not to be missed!
Jul 13th 2010, 9:18 am
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
So what's the visa situation for Singapore? Do you need one if you're on a UK passport, visiting for a day or so?
Jul 13th 2010, 10:07 am
#27
Auntie Fa
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
Most Westerners don't need them. ica.gov.sg should have a list of who does.
Jul 14th 2010, 5:22 am
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
IMHO, a pretty good way to spend a few hours mid-flight is to go swimming/sunbathing at Tampines Swimming Centre and then have some fantastic Indian/Malay/Chinese food overlooking the beach at East Coast Seafood Centre: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Coast_Seafood_Centre
The answer is UK citizens don't need one for a visit, but always check any info anyone gives you on here!
Jul 14th 2010, 6:01 am
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Re: 18 hours in Singapore transit! What to do?
IMHO, a pretty good way to spend a few hours mid-flight is to go swimming/sunbathing at Tampines Swimming Centre and then have some fantastic Indian/Malay/Chinese food overlooking the beach at East Coast Seafood Centre: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Coast_Seafood_Centre
The answer is UK citizens don't need one for a visit, but always check any info anyone gives you on here!
The answer is UK citizens don't need one for a visit, but always check any info anyone gives you on here!
Recently gave up my PR so go in as a visitor myself these days.Yes, East Coast Seafood Centre is good - esp Red House. Just north of it is a good hawker centre, too.
