04 September 2008

Confusingly Singapore

Right. I found an internet cafe where I did manage to log onto Facebook. And this computer does not insist on writing in Chinese.

This place is very confusing. The streets are confusing, the buildings are confusing, the people's English is confusing. It takes getting used to, maybe more than what I have time for. I'll do my best in five days. On the other hand the metro system (or MRT as it's called here) is very clear, effective and easy to use.

The air is very hot and humid. Not at all my climate. Everywhere has air conditioning, and everywhere air conditioning is cold, which is comfortable. I sense a shock every time I walk outside again.

So far I've only managed to walk around Chinatown and eat. "Fried rice" was delicious, and it cost three dollars. That's about one and a half euros for a meal.

It's true when they say Singapore is the shopper's paradise. There are about 20 shopping malls on my map, which shows the city centre. I went into a smallish street shop and asked for camera prices. Canon EOS-450: 1000 dollars. But "I give you 20% discount". Are you sure it's Canon? Anyway, I will keep comparing.

I will also keep posting. From time to time.

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