Singapore... A "Fine" City

September 27th - 29th

We returned to Singapore after our week on Tioman, this time to actually spend a few days there. Since the week before, when we had first flown into Singapore, we had been absolutely shocked by the cleanliness of this city. To say you can eat off the streets is not even an exageration. Everything, everywhere is immacualte - so well maintained and so clean.

However, the longer you spend there the more you come to realize the government has OCD. From the signs in all public restrooms explaining how to use the facilities to maintain cleanliness, to chewing gum being illegal, to cars over 15 years old cannot be on the road - the government of Singapore will issue you a fine, if not cain you, for anything that may impede cleanliness and order. Hence the nickname, Singapore: The Fine City. At first you get the impression of an almost perfect society, a new world order. But then you realize it's just freaky.

Aside from the OCD that seams to blanket this city, it is quite beautiful. Amazing architecture, great restaurants, awesome nightlife (from what we were told), and all the shopping you could want. Oh, and it's really clean. Nice place to have visited for a few days, but no real desire/need to return.

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