Desires of Singapore
It was so hard to sleep in! Even though I needed to, but it’s my first time in Singapore, so my mind and body had different ideas. My first impression of Singapore is just how clean it is. There’s virtually no trash on the sidewalks or streets. No graffiti. I over heard the conversation at one of the best Singapore restaurants, where I was enjoying dinner, that Singapore is known as One Fine City, and that’s because there are fines for almost everything, from jaywalking, chewing gum, littering, spitting and of course selling drugs. I’m glad I didn’t bring any gum with me! To be honest, I did see plenty of Singaporeans chewing gum, so hopefully, they are somewhat lax on that law. I also glad I’m not into selling drugs too, the penalty is death!
I was in Little India for dinner and what was really fascinating about the place, not just the restaurant I was at, but the entire area, was the smells. So many interesting smells. It reminded me about the fact that I haven’t been to India and I really would like to go. But, for now, Singapore is my first desire. I’m so glad I choose to come here first.
Earlier in the day, I was lucky to visit my first Temple on an important day. The Temple of a Thousand Lights was all a light. I felt like I was being transported into another world. There were so many candles, incense and music. What was astounding, at least for me, was that I was the only tourist. I’m not sure why, because the ritual was fantastic. They spread out food all along this fountain, looked like a curry, then the devotees would wash it off the fountain. Then I stood in line to be blessed. I got my very first red Bindi mark on my forehead and was wished a good life.
Afterwards, I visited more of Little India and found a Muslim Mosque. In order to go inside, I had to don robes, which they provided. There were plenty of tourist there! I think tomorrow I’ll have to check out Chinatown and I’m pretty sure I’ll also have the desire to visit Honk Kong while experiencing the atmosphere of Little China.