Day 2 - Underwater World, Thursday, Dec 25 2008

Also on Sentosa Island is Underwater World Singapore. This is Asia's largest oceanarium and has about 2500 marine life from 250 species from around the region. It was extremely hot that day and there were sooo many tourists. One could barely walk, let alone take a few pics. It was a good experience, nonetheless...

Day 2 - Images of Singapore, Thursday, Dec 25 2008

Images of Singapore is an award-winning historical museum on Sentosa Island. It exhibits the historical and cultural make up of Singapore. The wax museum shows the chronological history of Singapore from the past to the present... with various influences - British, Malay, Indian etc...

Day 2 - Sentosa Island, Thursday, Dec 25 2008

In the afternoon, I went on a tour to Sentosa which is a popular island resort. There are various attractions on the island, a museum, 5 star hotels etc... There's also an upcoming theme park: Universal Studios Singapore. There are various ways to reach the island, but we went in a cable car! 6 people in a cable car... like this!

It goes at quite a speed at first.

Construction of Universal Studios Singapore

Day 2 - Orchid Garden, Thursday, Dec 25 2008

Singapore is well known for her orchids. We visited a Botanical Gardens... and spent some time wondering through the Orchid Garden... sooo beautiful!

This is called "Painted Fingernail"

Day 2 - Sri Mariamman Temple, Thursday, Dec 25 2008

This is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. Because of its architectural and historical significance, the temple has been named a National Monument and is a major tourist attraction.

If tourists wish to take photos inside, they need to pay S$3.

Day 2 - China Town, Thursday, Dec 25 2008

I think...if you've seen one China Town, you've seen 'em all.

But just look at how clean the streets are!

Day 2 - Little India, Thursday, Dec 25 2008

Part of the City Tour was a visit to Little India ~ and it was just that!

I discovered this AWESOME place called Chellas Vegetarian Corner

Making Bhel Puri

This was...too...good!