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” that forms three buildings overlooking the town.

Drinks at the top of the ship is a must do when in Singapore 

Very green city, especially given it’s the second most densely lived city in the world

Absurd and awesome





Visit to the botanical gardens 



Too many Singapore Slings and you start doing monuments
like this Mer-Lion





Night out in China town

So it’s goodnight from me…
And it’s goodnight from him
Goodnight!


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