Day 43 - Fri 10 Oct 25: Singapore

Fri 10 Oct 25: Singapore

Due to our body clocks being put of sorts and keeping each other awake coughing all night, we got very little sleep. We managed to doze off and get some sleep early in the morning, then eventually pushed ourselves out for a late breakfast at 08:30am. After breakfast, I grabbed a backpack then we caught a taxi out to the Singapore Zoo for the day, This was my third time visiting and Noeleene's first, and we both enjoyed it, me as much as times before. We wandered (slowly) around the Zoo for about 4hrs before deciding we'd had enough, then returned to the hotel. It was about 31 Degrees and overcast, but thankfully not too humid or demanding. On return to Clarke Quay, we sat for a while in Starbucks (note GW Green Tea for me...), then headed to a pharmacy to top up with some cough medicine and other medication. While we were out, we found a small restaurant for a light dinner before before returning to our room for an early night - hopefully with a better sleep. Despite our tiredness today, it was pleasant and relaxing wandering around in such a nice setting, just watching the animals. Most of all, it was nice to be away from the crowds and noise of Rome.  I didn't take many photos today making for a quick update on today.

Great to watch these magnificent animals up so close

Great to watch these magnificent animals up so close

Great to watch these magnificent animals up so close

 Singapore Zoo - an interesting bird
There's something about the Flying Fox that I like - great to see up close too


A cute but poisonous  Frog (forgot it's name)

A mule painted with stripes

Another cutie.

Walk through Clarke Quay after dinner

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