Our Ratings: Overall: It's a tidy, compact, and orderly place with some shiny modernism and some quaint colonialism. Activities: Been there twice—a tidy metropolis compacted in a small city state. In terms of things to do, there's shopping and walking...and more shopping. Challenge: Not a terribly challenging destination, culturally--but exploring the markets could give you a run for your money. Food: Good mix of Indian and Asian foods in the different parts of town. Lodging: We stayed near Clarke Quay, a nice walking shopping area. Fun: As for BIG fun, it’s mostly shopping and a little sightseeing. Go find the monkeys on Mt. Faber (because I didn’t). My first trip was spent working all hours...not too fun. Current WX: Paya Lebar, SINGAPORE As of: 9/6/10 7:00 AM Local Time 81°F Wind:SE at 3 Visibility:Unlimited Sunrise:6:59 AM Sunset:7:07 PM UV Index: Low Our Trips:

Looky! Singapore trading cards. Screw that Pokémon® stuff--all the kids are raving about the Buddha!

This is where I went to meditate every morning.

A temple in the shadows of the skyscrapers. And my rickshaw I used to get to work.

A view of downtown Singapore. Not pictured: the 100+ temperatures!

A view of the bay and the Fairmount Hotel (which used to be some important building...). As you can tell, I didn't have a lot of time to research what I was seeing there.

My Hello Kitty brand water! Yes, it's empty. When you're thirsty for the Kitty, ain't nothin' stoppin you!!

Pretty kitty--the Singapore Lion. The fountain wasn't on when I was there, but he spits water. Niiice.