Epilogue: A quick Singapore Sling
As demanded by our faithful subscribers, I am back to provide a final instalment of our blog, covering the epilogue to our European sojourn in the beautiful South-East Asian country of Singapore, named, of course, after the famous drink the Singapore Sling . Sadly The Editor and I were hit by the dreaded lurgy as we departed Paris, but we can’t blame Singapore for that (separate enquires are underway as to the role Instagrammers, US tourists, and/or Italia Rail may have played in striking us down, in retaliation for certain posts by this blog that could be deemed less than complimentary). While this did require more than the usual hours dedicated to rest, especially when combined with temperatures in the 30s with 90% humidity, we did however see the highlights of a stunning and vibrant city. Our travels included a river cruise, a short trot through the Botanic Gardens, some street food (still not entirely sure what), a bustling Saturday night in China town, and drinks atop the “Ship”