Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Singapore Impressions

AIRPORT

Upon arrival at Changi Airport, if you have nothing to declare at Customs, you simply walkout of the airport without passing through an inspection. Really! I was surprised myself. Honesty system is still enforced.

At Changli, security check is performed before boarding. Each Gate has its own X-Ray and Metal detector equipment. This facilitates faster processing of passengers resulting to convenience. On the other hand, in Manila, security check is performed before airline check-in and also before entering the Gate after Duty Free shopping. In Narita, security check is done before Immigration processing.

FOOD & DINING

It is common to see restaurants with tables and chairs outdoors. It think it's the clean air in Singapore that make eating outdoors relaxing. You can't enjoy the same thing in Manila with those smoke belching cars, jeepneys and buses.

Singapore cuisine like it's people has multicultural influence. They commonly serve Chinese, Thai and Indian varieties. One of our friends was totally mad about the tasty Chicken Rice.

Tiger is the most popular local beer in town. I tried it and I think it's good. It's a bit stronger than SMB light. It's a little bit like a Japanese beer.
BUGIS


NATIONAL MUSEUM


CHINATOWN


HINDU TEMPLE







CLARK QUAY






ORCHARD ROAD



ESPLANADE

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