I arrived in Singapore about 2 in the morning (which is 2 in the afternoon for all you blog readers back home). My roommate and a fellow teacher met up with two other teachers that were coming in to teach at different campuses.
After some confusion at the baggage claim, we had to call a taxi van (mostly due to Leanne's 4 bags she hauled from the states). However, we all had our fair share of baggage.
The two teachers we met at the airport were dropped off at the YWCA and we headed to the Trader's Inn. We were escorted to our hotel, only to find that we no longer had our reserved rooms. However, they made arrangements for us at their sister hotel, Shangra-La (which happens to be the most exquisite and best hotel in the city, according to our taxi drivers). We were given two suites and vouchers for breakfast (you'd be surprised how much breakfast costs - Singapore is expensive!). We were also told that we were invited for complimentary cocktails during happy hour (which lasts from 11 am to 10:30 pm).
I am so grateful to be out of the plane (which I have to admit was not as bad as I thought it would be) and in Singapore. I think it's going to take a lot of adjusting to get used to the heat, but this is such a spectacular adventure that the heat doesn't seem to phase me.
Well I'm off to soak in the tub before I have to pick up my visa and passport and head to the airport.
Much love heading your way!
The Lobby of the Shangra-La Hotel
The Pool
Leanne and I's Sweet Suite!!
The changing room (currently where all our luggage is stacked)
Our bathroom (there is a tv that can be watched while soaking in the tub!)
Downtown Singapore - right outside our window!
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