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lion city: day 2

August 14, 2016

Sunday came, Alex woke me up at about 6am. I was still sleepy and still exhausted from our shenanigans yesterday but I obliged anyway. I guessed her Mom figured I’d take too long so she went down for breakfast alone, leaving me and Alex. Just as I was about to get finished though, she went back, took the powerbank I borrowed (which I didn’t use anyway) and decided to wait for us.

I actually planned to use my off-shoulder dress for the main day, but figured it’s going to be too uncomfortable for me throughout the day, especially when partnered with my thick-soled sneakers (not ideal for walking long distances). So I ended up using that BHPC dress my sister gave me (I looked like I’m going to play golf or something lol). It looked more casual and appropriate though. And my pastel green shoes looked surprisingly tolerable with it. All prepped, we took only the important brochures and maps with us, including the MRT map.

We left the hotel at around 10:30-11am and Tita separated from us as we headed for the train to Sentosa. Walking outside was soooo refreshing! Singapore is really, really clean and peaceful. Their 7am looks like 5am in PH. So even though it’s almost noon we still felt the morning breeze. Before heading for a station we checked the map and realized we can’t get straight to Sentosa because it’s in another island. We’ll have to get to Harbour Front first, and from there we ride the monorail going to the destination. I had another station in mind but Alex decided we ride from Bras Basah so we won’t have to change trains. Little did we know how ridiculous that decision was.

It’s really cold underground, really quiet and clean. Everything is so organized. You won’t ever get lost so long as you hold onto your maps (I say that yet we got lost a few times hahaha!).

The MRT was practically empty. Well, it was a Sunday.

While seated, I randomly decided to read the map again. Then I realized that we’re on the Circle Line... which means... we’re going to make a roundtrip!!! Check out the map here (it’s the yellow line). That’s 26 stations in total! HOLY SHIT?!?! We could have ridden from Dhoby Gaut, and we’d only have to go through four stations!!! God, kill me. KILL ME NOW. It’s like making a roundtrip from Guadalupe to Boni, and then Shaw, up to Pasay, when you should have ridden the other train to Buendia!!! Vague analogy but you get the picture. Jeezus. I tried to find a way out of the conundrum but to no avail. I only realized that when we’re already in Caldectott so it’s too fricken late! I wanted to punch myself because time that could have been allotted doing other things were wasted inside the train -_- SO FRUSTRATING

And so, conceding, we just waited. We simply stared at the little light that flickers every time we stop. It indicated which station we’re heading for and stopping at. It blinked every now and then, and as we wait for it, time felt longer. The trip from one station to another feels like half an hour, especially when you had nothing to see outside.

After the painstaking wait we finally arrived. Right after we got out of the mall, ViVo City had us at awe. Well, it kinda looked like Trinoma or something so nothing astounding, really. It’s just that we’ve been sick of seeing buildings everywhere it’s a breather to see the sea and the clear sky.

Those little dots were cable cars. I really regret choosing the other ride over this.

This is where the draft ended---the one I wrote months ago. I’d probably sound different in the paragraphs to follow as I barely remember what happened then. I’ll do my best to recall things though haha

Also, I re-edited the photos.

It was about to rain here hence the dark sky.

The degree of discipline in this country is thoroughly manifested in their cleanliness. Just gets you wowza.

It took us a while to find where the monorail is, as it is located inside the mall. When we came there, there were multiple lines in front of what looked like a ticket booth. We were confused for some time because we thought we could use our STP in the monorail. I inquired from the lady guarding the entrance and she told us we’ll have to purchase a different ticket, which was what those lines were for. Costs $4 (P120-P150). Dammit, really. The STP card cost us $30 and we can’t even use it in Sentosa. How unfair is that?!?! We’re leaving tomorrow hey!

And so we purchased the tickets. When we entered, there were sooo many tourists.

Finally a train above ground. It looked and felt like being on LRT 1.

We debated whether to go straight to Universal Studios or go around other places (first). We had a hard time because when I researched about SG’s Uni Studios, there were a lot of bad reviews. The feedback for the most part consisted of people complaining about the really really long lines, and how it takes them hours to get into just one ride. Some of them purchased this expensive-ass ticket which somehow gets them prioritized, so they can enjoy plenty rides.

First, I wouldn’t be willing to buy that. I’m spending my own savings in this trip, and I don’t even work yet so how the hell will I offset my expenses?! Yeah I may be too practical I deprive myself the joy in some things (that changed now though!) but I’m a certified tightwad. Secondly, I wouldn’t want to spend the whole day waiting in lines and being in just one goddamn place. We have other places to visit in our itinerary.

So basically, we’re weighing in two risks here: (1) not getting our money’s worth in US because we’d leave early to visit other famous sightings and (2) missing out on the possibly better places because we stayed in US whole day.

Spoiler: We regretted not going. HAHAHAHA well at least mostly on the part that we didn’t take a photo with that iconic globe outside :( Regreetss

So we went down to Imbiah Station. A place for more regrets :-)

Nothing much to say about this place. Nothing astounding eh haha

It was pretty much a bore to go around. I prefer doing dangerous, novel, and scary stuff than just simply looking around. Taking pictures would be fun but like I said, the place is nothing astounding.

We went up and saw the famous Madame Tussauds, but we didn’t go in.

We saw the cable cars up close, contemplated on riding one, but ended up riding the Skyline Luge.

It was fun, but we kind of regretted it. The destination was the beach alone, and we paid double so we can go back. If we rode the cable car, we’d go around and about (it was more expensive but probably more worth it). So what happened was, upon arriving at the beach, we were pissed at everything. We don’t even have a swimming attire with us. There were too many people. We’re bloody hungry. And damn the sun was scorching hot.

Anyway, Alex was scared shitless of heights so part of the good time I had was laughing at her. She seriously froze. HAHAHA

We debated for some time at the side about what we’ll do next, because we paid for our ride back in the Skyline Luge. If we’re going to forfeit it, we’re wasting about $10. But we have no reason to go back there because there’s nothing to do at Imbiah Station! And we want to go to the station where Universal Studios is. So what we can do: 1) Forfeit our ride back, spend another $4 to go to US, and another $4 on our way back to the main island OR 2) Go back to Imbiah and walk on our way to US. We can still ride a train back but we felt that it’d be a waste. It’s a lose-lose situation. Jeezus

So much to think about when you’re a goddamn tightwad. Anyway, we resolved to use our ride back and go straight to Marina Bay Sands. We’re skipping Universal Studios.

Before heading back, we passed by this place and I insisted we go in. Alex was tired so she was pretty annoyed at me this time haha she wanted to rest already.

This museum is boring inside and was practically empty so I didn’t bother taking pictures.

Upon arriving at the station though, we asked at a booth where we could buy the tickets to go back to the island, but we were surprised to find out it’s free. Lol. But this is the setup: it’s only destination is back to the island. You cannot drop by other stations anymore.

We’re already too tired to think so we just rode the train. Our feet were already hurting too.

We ate at the mall that looked like Rob Magnolia before heading to Marina Bay Sands. We ate Chinese food again.

Okay, segue, I know I’ve been talking negatively about this experience haha but I just wanted to keep it as real as I can. Yea, half the time I was pissed, but I’m not going to deny that I had good time somehow. Reminds me how alive I really am with all those emotions. Awuw

Marina Bay Sands was stunning.

We entered Gardens by the Bay and lined up at a counter to get a ticket for the domes. We thought $36 was too much so we only bought access for one. We chose Cloud Forest. Another regret. Really, this proves how much more you’ll regret the things you didn’t do that those you did. LESSON LEARNED.

I saw the Supertree Grove from afar. It was exactly like what I saw in google!

We went closer and it was B E A U T I F U L

Alex and I got into a fight so we weren’t talking during our time here. We went to the Cloud Forest Dome and separated. Haha so I don’t have pictures inside with my face in them :-( Lol

In the end, Alex and I met outside, both of us dead tired. We still weren’t talking for a good 30 minutes, until she called me and asked me if I’m G to eat dinner with her Mom and company.

We decided not to go because it’s in Sentosa. We’re already too tired.

We got outside and saw an amazing view. So of course, we held a photo op. HAHAHAHA

Time’s around 6-6:30pm. The wind blowing felt like the morning breeze. Probably because we were beside a huge body of water (don’t know what kind so yea)

Can’t replicate this shot for some reason. The body angle is so hard to copy -_- especially the head tilt!

Yeah sorry I had to nerd out I just like this pose so much HAHAHA

We also planned to ride the Singapore Flyer but naaaw, it’s just Alex and I. Looks like a romantic ride. We’d prefer to do it with someone else HAHAHA

Beautiful sight* <(*o*)>

*I’m the sight HAHAHA

Marina Bay Sands from direct below.

Inside.

And at the other side.

That ends our main day!

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