It’s 2AM and I am writing this with my macbook precariously balanced, as I fight off sleep. It’s been a long day and I’m tired, but not too tired to blog before I forget all the amazing experiences I’ve had here.

I.love.Singapore.

I’m rather bemused, because the rivalry between Malaysia and S’pore is rather like the Red Sox and Yankees. When my Malaysian friends heard I was making a short trip here, there was a lot of good-natured scoffing. However my experiences here have made it almost impossible for me to compare the two, save the common factor that I’ve had an absolute blast.

I’m really lucky to have friends parked in different regions. I met up with my good friend and fellow photographer, Glen, who’s been doing an amazing job of showing me around. I landed here (on four hours of sleep, mind you) and we hit the ground running. First off, Fort Canning to visit a WWII bunker 9 meters under ground meticulously restored and filled with exhibits re-creating the day before the decision to surrender to the Japanese. I have never been to such a cool museum. If you’re in town, go check it out.

Next day, completely jam-packed. First stop at the National Museum to learn about Singapore’s history. Normally I wouldn’t be too keen on this stuff, but WOW. I’m convinced Singapore’s museums are the best the world has to offer.. really high-tech and engaging. Afterwards, we were whisked off to buffet at the famed Raffles hotel, then more sightseeing at the Asian Cultural Museum, then wrapping up the day with an amazing crab dinner on the waterfront, and (true to our nature as photo-freaks) photographing the merlion and the skyline at night. Awesome.

Today was all flora and fauna. We spent the day at the Singapore Zoo. Holy moley. If you can’t make a trip down to the rainforest, this is the next best thing. When I spend the day out like this, I wonder why we find staring at the idiot box so entertaining. Dinner with some friends, and then hitting up the night safari to wrap everything up. Whew.

As much as I love Jetsonville, I’ve gotta say, Singapore has really got it going on. Can’t imagine what it’s going to be like when I’m back next week and hit a momentary pause on all this traveling. I have well over 20 GB of images to process, plus upcoming photoshoots. Phew. But I love love love SE Asia, and it’s only a matter of time before I’m able to transplant a piece of Malaysia and Singapore back with me.

A short teaser image of my day(s) out with Glen. Taken in the National Museum, one take. no tripod. you know, because I don’t want to get caned and stuff.

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