singapore - city hall and esplanade
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I just loved the Fire Station. It looks so solid and imposing and of course a step back in time.
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I think it's beautiful.
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It has a simple white washed exterior and similarly modest interior.
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Next I walked along the river to the Arts Precinct.
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The old Parliament buildings have been turned into a variety of galleries.
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The imposing Supreme Court Building is in the process being transformed into the National Gallery.
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I kept walking until I reached the lovely old Cavenagh Bridge which led to the Fullerton Hotel.
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The view from the bridge.
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Just past the hotel is the Merlion. The place was packed with tourists taking selfies. I have to be honest I found the Merlion a bit ugly so I focused on some details.
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Here's the view across to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and the Artscience Museum.
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The last stop on my walk was the Esplanade Theatre, not far from the convention centre.
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Just one more Singapore post to go and then I should have some photos from Tokyo to share with you.
Bye for now,
Jillian
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