Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Singapore Sling

Singapore was definately an enjoyable and interesting place. Yes - I did try a real Singapore Sling. At around US$30 a pop, it was limited to a one-time experience. My favorite part of Singapore was exploring around and our training was just near the center of the city. Not far from my hotel, I started the photo collecting (per Jamie's very strict instructions):

This a shot near the river. We enjoyed a couple of dinners with my co-trainees on the waterfront. The persons working at the restuarants practice some pretty high pressure sales tactics (picture - used car salesman) to get you seated at the tables.

Shot with a two second exposure on 400 speed... (just kidding, it's on "auto-shoot").

They build some pretty massive buildings in this place. In addition, there are extensive mall and even underground shopping opportunities. Shopping is huge in Singapore and definately more comfortable then walking around when it like 90 degrees and humid.

We did take an evening to go check out the night safari at the zoo, which was really cool. About half the pens had deer in them...that part didn't seem so cool! I took about 20 shots for Jamie and made up animal names to fool her. Here is me and the eagle size bat...


This was something for people that like fish to suck on their feet. I really wanted to experiment by dipping my surgically enhanced leg in the pool, but remembered the strict public laws Singapore and thought better of it...


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3 comments:

jamie said...

Honey, what's this charge on our credit card bill from "Madam Butterfly"??

Corey said...

At least it wasn't "Monsieur Butterfly"...

Mom Deed said...

This Madam/Monsieur Butterfly stuff is so hilarious! I really enjoyed all the interestng pictures of Singapore, Jake. You done good. Hope your trip was pleasant, and glad you're home with Mrs. Jamie again. The wind is too wild and she might freak out without you there.