Day 2 in Singapore

Today, we had a fun filled day. We went to many places and saw many things. I'm sure that the students had lots of fun today.

We started the day with breakfast and we left the hotel at 8.15 am. From the hotel we went to the New Water Plant in Changi which is in the east of Singapore. Both the teachers and students learnt how Singapore uses recycled water. It was a good learning experience as the students got to see some of the processes that the dirty water went through to become clean water. We even got small bottles of Newater to drink.

After the New Water Plant, we went to Marina Barrage which is situated in the centre of Singapore. Marina Barrage is the latest and the biggest reservoir. The special point of the Marina Barrage is that a part of the sea was created to be a reservoir. By keeping the seawater out, it is Singapore 15th reservoir. It also acts as a tidal barrier to keep the seawater out.

From Marina Barrage, we went to the Canopy Walk. The Canopy Walk is interesting as the bridge that we walked on is quite high above the ground. Some of the trees were below us and some were about the same height as the bridge. Some of the students liked it as they have never walked on such a bridge.

It was time for lunch when we left the Canopy Walk. After lunch we headed to Kampong Glam which is also the Malay Heritage Centre. After that we went to Little India to experience the culture there. Next was off to Chinatown. Before going to Chinatown, we went to the URA City Gallery to understand Singapore's city planning. From there, we took a short walk to Chinatown. We also had a yummy dinner at Maxwell Market which is located in Chinatown.

The students were excited after Chinatown as we were going to the Night Safari. The students thoroughly themselves there coming up close to the animals. It was rather late after the Night Safari and the students headed back to the hotel. I'm sure that they will be able to have a good night's rest. Anyway, they need at the rest that they can get because.....tomorrow is the day that we will go to Universal Studios! Yeaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!

Students and teachers checking out the special fountain at the New Water Plant.
Group photo outside the New Water Plant.
At the top of the Marina Barrage. Can you see the Singapore Flyer and part of Sands Casino in the background?
At the Canopy Walk. The students walking and enjoying the scenery.
It was a little sunny too.
This is the Sultan's palace at Kampong Glam.
Outside the temple at Little India.

This is the huge model of Singapore at the URA City Gallery Museum.
Dinner time! Look at Sin Hei's happy face. He must have really enjoyed his dinner.

Come back tomorrow for more pictures. Good night!