Nat had a summer internship in Singapore from June – August at a research company. She met a lot of great new friends and also took the opportunity to travel to Bali and Malaysia while she was there. David, Tyler, and I met her in Singapore at the end of her program and are kicking off our summer vacation in Asia. We were so excited to be reunited with her.
We arrived in Singapore around 6:30am local time. After dropping our luggage off at the hotel, we walked over to a place called Toast Box for a traditional Singaporean breakfast while waiting for Nat to meet us.
Throughout Singapore, we took the MTR (subway). Nat has become a pro with all the MTR lines and stops. It was nice not to have to look at a map and just follow her direction.
Our first stop was Chinatown. There were lots of cute shops with souvenirs, cafes, and this big beautiful temple. We picked up a few souvenirs in Chinatown.
Lunch at a hawker stalls near Chinatown called Maxwell
Tyler said this was the best Hainan chicken he’s ever had
After lunch, Nat took us to through Haji Lane, a narrow street known for its street art, with cafes and shops. Then we checked out this Sultan Mosque and then walked through Arab street and shopped at Bugis. It was very hot.
In the later afternoon, we headed back to the hotel to enjoy the rooftop pool and relax a bit before dinner. The pool and the view of Singapore were amazing!
For dinner, Nat took us to Jumbo Seafood. The restaurant is known for their chili crab. It was very tasty!
After dinner, we headed back to the hotel to get a spot at the rooftop to watch a firework show. It was Singapore’s National Day so there were lots of celebrations, including a parade and firework show. Watching the fireworks from the top of the hotel was pretty cool.
Favorite part of the day:
David: the rooftop pool & fireworks
ME and Nat: family reunion
Tyler: hawker stall lunch – Hainan chicken rice