Singapore - But Not At A Marriott Stay!



Merlion at Sentosa

    In November 2019 I took a potential last big trip with my father and godfather to Singapore to visit our family friends.  Though I was pushing for a Marriott property, I was outvoted and we were at the Grande Mercure Roxy on the East Coast Park area which was perfect for running, though the heat made it necessary to run early.  Still, we had a great trip with flights in Business on JAL via Tokyo and an amazing time in Singapore.


Seatac Lounge



JAL Business Class

JAL Business Class Menu

JAL Business Class Appy

JAL Business Class Dinner

Singapore East Coast Park

A Canadian School!

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay - Alice in Wonderland Theme

Gardens by the Bay-Dragons

Gardens by the Bay-Christmas!

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay

Robot Cleaners

Merlion Downtown Singapore

Famous Michelin Chicken Rice
Market Liquid Lunch


Waterfront

Waterfront Family Photo

The Fullerton
Dinner at the Water with Friends

East Coast Park
East Coast Park
Original Peranakan Home

British Scott Egg
Singaporean Cake
Traditional Birthday Cake

Birthday Celebrations
Universal at Sentosa

Sentosa

Aquarium at Sentosa
Marina Bay Sands
Gondolas


Singapore Sling at Raffles

Raffles







Casino    
JAL Flight to Tokyo










 

 

 

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