Day 929 4th February 2019
29 miles ( Singapore) Average speed 8.4 mph Top speed 73 mph??? this computer is still not right
Another good day.
I got up at 8.30 for a good brekkie and then a rest and shower before heading to Queenstown. I met Harsh first and chatted about cricket and football. The route to Queenstown was very easy along the river bike path.
On arrival I asked the doorman if I could leave my bike hidden away and he said yes. At the reception they didn’t take cash but said I could swim if I bought a card next time I visited. The pool was massive, I could only just see the other end. Two lengths was enough and then I sunbathed on good loungers, but the clouds came over so I read my book.
Swimming pool at Queenstown Swimming Complex
On the way back the heavens opened and I took cover in some office blocks. Then I found the river path and stopped a couple of times to take cover before making it back to the hostel without getting too wet. I had a rest before taking a shower and then left in search of food at Maxwells. All the roads were closed, so I took the pavement and found my way there. I had a delicious fish chilli dish with rice and a beer.
Getting set for the evening
Then I ventured into Chinatown after finding a good spot for the bike. It was too crazy for me with too many people and too much hassle, so I found my way to the bay and weaved in and out of the people which was good fun. I saw a light show with water jets and then moved onto the bay but as it was so busy I found a quiet food hall for a couple of beers before the midnight fireworks.
Light show
Everything fell into place and I had a great place to watch fireworks from a statue with a pretty girl. They were definitely one of the best displays I’ve seen and I kind of pinched myself to say here I am celebrating CNY so far away from home! I’m now beginning to wonder where home is?? Apart from the fact that that’s where my family and friends are!
Midnight Fireworks
Midnight fireworks
My vantage point
I’m sat in a restaurant having a beer at 2 am and a guy arrived on a moto to sell them a Bluetooth speaker which they tested extensively before purchasing. You can get anything you want in Singapore as long as it’s not a beer after 10.30!!
Moto market!
Coo hostel.