Singapore - another country under my belt
So my stay in Malaysia came to an end last night as I took the night train to Singapore. I have always enjoyed watching the scenery go by on daytime bus and train rides but have to admit that the time goes by much faster when you can lay down on a bed and sleep through most of the journey.
Yesterday in Kuala Lumpur was relatively uneventful as I relaxed in cafes, walked around the city admiring the architecture and then saw the premiere of the new James Bond film at the IMAX theater. One thing that struck me about the city is its impressive time and financial commitment put towards developing a network of trains, busses, subways and monrails.
So far my initial impressions of Singapore are how clean and orderly the city is. I discovered that I illegally smuggled in a pack of chewing gum. Suppodedly chewing gum is illegal and will earn you a fine if caught in the act of spitting it out by the police. Overall, it has been ineresting to witness a few of the "emerging Asian markets" that I always read about in the paper or on CNN.com. Truth be told, they aren't all that different from US or Europeana financial hubs.
Yesterday in Kuala Lumpur was relatively uneventful as I relaxed in cafes, walked around the city admiring the architecture and then saw the premiere of the new James Bond film at the IMAX theater. One thing that struck me about the city is its impressive time and financial commitment put towards developing a network of trains, busses, subways and monrails.
So far my initial impressions of Singapore are how clean and orderly the city is. I discovered that I illegally smuggled in a pack of chewing gum. Suppodedly chewing gum is illegal and will earn you a fine if caught in the act of spitting it out by the police. Overall, it has been ineresting to witness a few of the "emerging Asian markets" that I always read about in the paper or on CNN.com. Truth be told, they aren't all that different from US or Europeana financial hubs.
posted by Jason at
1:22 AM
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Yeah, I heard about the no-gum law. Hopefully you don't get caught and become an international criminal! (Though that would be a great story, since I would hope that you wouldn't be too harshly punished)
I had a fabulous pre-thanksgiving party here last night - reminded me of our old Tuesday Night Dinners at Oresunds. Nothing like food and friends, eh?
Oh, and I got your postcard from... somewhere in Eastern Europe. I AM close to DC and have a car with which to get there quickly, so if you're in town in January, let me know - I'd love to see you!
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LO, at 12:29 PM
Man Jason, I can't wait to see your passport! Have you filled it up yet? I also can't wait to see all the pictures... I loved the ones you posted!
Nothing too exciting here. Trying to get all my Christmas shopping down before Thanksgiving so I don't have to ship everything home. The stores are already busy. I can't stand the it -- or the chirstmas music that is already being play in some places! Crazy huh?
Have fun. Mange Knus, Nora
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