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Singapore Chronicle: Day 2

November 15, 2010

Universal Studios

Singapore Flyer

Merlion

We booked our Universal Studios tickets online. The Filipino hotel receptionist gave us a tip on how to get to Universal Studios for free. At the pick up area which is right outside our hotel, we just have to show our printed tickets to the bus driver and just hop on the bus... it's that simple!

We arrived very early and had an hour or so to roam around the vicinity. We took pictures of the signage, mandatory hehe And the stores near the entrance. To view more pictures with the characters, click here.

Universal Studios logo at the entrance

Compulsory photo op at the entrance hehe

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Sergeant Hainanese Chicken Rice

My visit: November 16, 2010

Sergeant Hainanese Chicken Rice

Stall 20

ION Orchard Turn

Singapore

I went to Singapore with eating Hainanese chicken in mind. My first day was no luck. The following day- Universal Studios Day- was tougher to search for Hainanese chicken amidst international food available. I didn't know that my quest for a Singaporean food like Hainanese chicken would be this tiring.

hainanese chicken S$5

I asked AC's relative for some advice on where to get an authentic hainanese chicken. I had researched about Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice in Maxwell Food Center but as I have already said in my previous post, I found out that it's in Chinatown. And I was there after we took our lunch in Sergeant Hainanese Chicken Rice waaaaaaaaaaaah!

So, after asking the question, I was given a strange look. Maybe because I am asking for an authentic Hainanese cooking when I am already in Singapore. In Singapore everything is authentic lol

When we were in ION Orchard, alas! I saw Sergeant Hainanese Chicken Rice and decided to eat there!

Maybe it's my high expectation but I was kind of disappointed. I was thinking that I will salivate whilst looking at my plate hehe But nothing like that happened. It tasted just like the one I cooked here with the Hainanese flavored sachet I bought in SM supermarket lol

Maybe I should drop by Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice on my next trip. This time with DH in tow!

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Singapore Flyer took my breath away!

My visit: November 15, 2010

Singapore Flyer

30 Raffles Avenue

Singapore

Day 2

I have my reliable Canon Ixus 860IS throughout my Singapore trip. I am so glad I brought it with me. I took the photo below while my capsule was on the topmost part of the Singapore Flyer. The view was exhilarating!

view from the top

I am afraid of heights. When AC and I were in Taipei a couple of years ago, I couldn't even ride Miramar Ferris Wheel which is 70 meters tall. Taller than London Eye (135 meters), Singapore Flyer stands 165 meters and can accommodate 786 people at a time. A capsule as big as a bus has a capacity of 28 pax. A cycle is approximately 30 minutes.

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Universal Studios Singapore Characters Photo Ops

My visit: November 15, 2010

Universal Studios Singapore

8 Sentosa Gateway

Sentosa Island,

Singapore 098269

Day 2

with Woody Woodpecker

Universal Studios Singapore presents... Woody and me hehe

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Universal Studios Singapore keychain

It was during my second day in Singapore when I was able to visit Universal Studios. Now I don't really plan on going to Universal Studios because I am not fond of thrill seeking rides... think Revenge of the Mummy. Plus, I have already been to Universal Studios Hollywood. But DH insisted that I have to go with my friends. On the bright side, I did shop for a Betty Boop gray shirt and 2 keychains lol And had so much fun, lining up to have my picture taken with Universal Studios mascots! S$66 was not such a waste at all lol

Betty Boop in soft enamel keychain S$ 7.90

I remember during elementary days, Betty Boop became such a huge hit among the girls in my school. My mom got me a Betty Boop metal lunch box from Hong Kong. I have to take a picture of it because I know I still have it somewhere hehe

I bought this Betty Boop keychain in Silver Screen Collectibles! There are so many designs to choose from and I settled for this. AC and I have exactly the same keychain.