As I waited for the private bank of Singapore to open, I sat across the street at a nice cafe style restaurant and had breakfast. While I waited for breakfast, I read the little travel brochure I picked up in the lobby of my hotel. Here are a few facts: If all the roads in Singapore were laid end to end, they would stretch to Hong Kong. Singapore is the 2nd most densely populated country and the majority of Singaporeans are born in October.  October must be the busiest month for gift buying!

I would say that this brochure wanted to point out just some random things about Singapore. Not too interesting really. As a traveler, I guess I glad that they didn’t say something about colonic treatment, like another brochure had on another trip, which I appreciate now that my breakfast has arrived.

Yesterday, I took Don and Mary to the airport, I’ll hook up with them again in two days, they had already made reservations for today, but I needed to set up an account here in Singapore and the only time I had available was today. Also, I’d like to check out the famous Orchard Road. I hear it’s already decorated for Christmas. Weird that, an Asian country decorating their streets and window fronts with Christmas decorations. But, all shops know what brings in the money. It was a sudden reminder for me of just how far away from home I am, and I really liked that reminder. It made my breakfast more enjoyable and waiting for the bank to open a pleasure.

I think instead of going to Orchard Street and be reminded of home, I’ll venture to the south of the city and check out Mount Faber. I might even hire a motorbike instead of taking public transportation. Or I might just visit Chinatown. I haven’t been there yet this trip and I always enjoy a jaunt to the little enclave. Or I might just wander around. I really do like this country.

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