A morning walk

Jet lag contributed to another early start this morning. By 0500, we were both wide awake. After breakfast and a quick trip out for coffee, it was time sit down with the map for Kate to figure out what bus to take to work and for me to figure out what I was going to do for the day. I decided that I would take a walk along the north bank of the Singapore River (click here for map). This took me along the river from Robertson Quay past Clark Quay, North Boat Quay, and Boat Quay all the way to Esplanade Park. Along the way I found the Central Fire Station and the Fire Museum (closed Mondays, so that will be another trip). Here are a few views from the walk







By the time I reached Esplanade Park, I was pretty hot and ready for some lunch; so I hopped the subway back to Orchard Road and found a place to eat. I decided to try one of the sit-down restaurants in the shopping areas rather than the hawker stands. The food was good, but not as much fun or as cheap as the hawker stands. Lesson learned.

I am now back at the apartment watching it rain. Hopefully it will let up and I can get back out for some more exploring this afternoon.