My second visit to Singapore was Jun 9. Reason was my daughter was infanticipating and she needed me to help around the house. I was excited to go and to see again the country I admired so much for its efficiency and cleanliness.
When I stepped down from the airplane, I knew I was out of my country. From the airport, Singapore was so different. Since I landed an hour after lunch, so, my children headed to a fast food restaurant - Burger King. I was famished because I woke up early due to excitement to travel again. And, had no breakfast. The food the airline offers was priced so high that I didn't dare buy.
The scenery was all wooded roadside, parks, streets. Trees shouldered with tall residential buildings. The sight was truly refreshing and beautiful.
I had good times to go around after doing house chores for my children - I mean, my daughter and her husband. I just got on board a bus, then hopped into the train and from there, I saw Singapore from north to south, west to east. I travelled by my self. My only problem was crossing the street because there vehicles are right handed, whereas in my country, it's left.
Filipinos who go around Singapore knew they're out of the Philippines. There's nothing similar. Except in one place - the Lucky Plaza.
Lucky Plaza is a mall where most of the establishments are of Filipino ownership. The Filipino restaurants, boutiques, even the remittance centers, and especially, the beauty and hair salons. I had my hair trim in one of those, and to my amazement, the owner and the staff were my town mates in Bulacan.
I frequent the public libraries. Always full of students, senior citizens and even housewives. The libraries shelves are full - you can never be wanting of reading materials to read. It's their libraries that I enjoyed visiting anytime of the day, and read from newspapers to magazines, and some art books. After tiring my eyes from reading, I go down to eat - most often, McDo or Subway or KFC.
From my daughter's resident, I know which bus number to go onboard - 302! Transport in Singapore is very efficient. And, accessible from any point.
I look forward to visiting Singapore again.
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