Sentosa Island

For Jim's day off we planned a special overnight outing to Sentosa Island. It's only about a 15 minute drive to get there. The island is half rain forest (with possible wildlife) and the other half is developed land with all kinds of touristy things (Universal Studios is just opening, and a casino.) It also has a strip of beaches on the other side. It was nice to get out of the city and see lots of vegetation and trees. The only wildlife I saw was a wandering peacock. Our room had an ocean view, looking out on the south China Sea, with lots of ships sitting out there. Singapore's port is its greatest natural resource and source of income.



We spent some time looking around, but the main touristy thing we did was go to a night show on the beach called Songs of the Sea. For less than the price of a movie you get to see a half hour extravaganza with lights, music, laser show, flame bursts, water jets, fireworks--you name it, it was there. After the show we walked along the beach road and found a cool place to eat called the Wave House. While you are eating you can look out the window and watch young hip people practising their surfing skills. We didn't try it. We missed the last bus and had to take a taxi back to the hotel.



The next morning we relaxed in the infinity pool. It was an adults only pool with only 10 lounge chairs, very quiet. It even felt cool there. The water looked like it was flowing right over the side into the trees. Then it was time to come back to the mainland. The island getaway was over, but it was fun.