Showing posts with label Singapore Flyer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Singapore Flyer. Show all posts

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Sg Flyer Revisited

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I'm starting to pen proper entries again, which is a good thing right? But of course, photo entries will be posted periodically (like this one), depending on how fast i finish editing photos. I've had a few free nights last week, which i dedicated to learning to use GIMP on my Macbook. Nathaniel recommended it after i told him Adobe Photoshop (which he is using) is too expensive for me to afford. Therefore... this is the first entry blogged from my Macbook!
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A few weeks back, I visited the Singapore Flyer for a second time. I vaguely remembered it was after a night of partying at Zouk so i was in dire need of sleep. We arrived in the late afternoon for dinner prior to the actual ride. The food at this restaurant was pretty damn good i must say. I had this 'seafood baked rice' thing which, for the first time, was stuffed with more seafood than rice. The restaurant does not serve ice water, which meant the only way to quench my thirst was to order. Sparkling water turned out to be a horrible experience for my sis but not for me since i've drank it before. Post dinner, we walked around and enjoyed the view before finally boarding the capsule.
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Dinner...

This being my second visit to the Singapore Flyer, (My first visit could be read HERE. It was with ChongQing and John and it was in the afternoon.) I expected it to be slightly different as it's in the late evening. Possibly due to my fatigue, the excitement wasn't there. People around were 'Ooh-ing' and "Ahh-ing' about the buildings they spotted but I couldn't even be bothered about the buildings. Instead, staring at the entire landscape, my mind drifted off. On the whole, the only take away this time round was witnessing the sunset. The sunset against the backdrop of our skyscrapers was a rare gem in our urban landscape. That sunset made me feel even sleepier. I'm amazed No One spotted the Merlion. How disappointing.
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Alright, next week's kinda intense. I have tickets for The Dark Knight!!! *grins*

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

The Singapore Flyer

Besides being taken ill a few days back, these days have been rather relaxing. I've finished Gossip Girl Season 1 in three days and it's indeed the dope for all American dramas. (Quotes Kristen). Oh and i've also finished Kyle XY Season 2.

What's to come? 5 additional episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 4 and Gossip Girl in end April due to the bloody writer's strike. I'll talk more about Gossip Girl soon. Until then, another belated entry.. enjoy. ;)

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Last Thursday, I went to the Singapore Flyer with Chongqing and John. Our lunch was split into 2 parts. We ate at Seasons Reasons prior to the ride and at The Soup Spoon after that..
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Chongqing told us about the symbolism of that gigantic ferris wheel and it's relation to the water spitting creature. Oh it's called the Merlion by the way. The view of the entire city from the capsule, on the wheel was breathtaking, especially at the point where we were right at the top of the wheel. Somehow , every single landmark looked familiar as compared to when i was in Taiwan where every building looked unfamiliar. Anyway, we decided to take emo shots. Here's one Chongqing took for me..
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I personally felt the effect would've been much better if we weren't capsuled. That means, if we had the chance to breathe the air and feel the breeze at such a height, i'm sure our half hour ride would be even more memorable.. Ha ha...
Alright.. i'm ending off with some of the scenic shots taken..
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View full photo album HERE.