Just over the halfway mark of our Peace Corps service we took
a quick three hour flight to Singapore for a long weekend getaway.
Gardens by the Bay consisted of tropical beauty mixed with modern architecture and civil planning. Here we were able to walk both the grounds and in the sky between the sculpted metal trees.
Two domed atriums provided an array of flowers and cactus from all around the world and a six story waterfall tree house.
We went to the botanical gardens where it's free to walk around the grounds.
This is where the world's largest orchid display is, it's truly a serene place.
Some species had been breed for world leaders that have visited. This deep maroon was for a leader from Namibia.
Many cultures converge in Singapore. Both China Town and Little India were celebrating holidays, leaving the streets beautifully decorated.
What a beautiful city, filled with multiple industries, gardens, and cultures.
We even found time for a cooking class.
What do you know, it just happened to be the weekend of the
Formula One Singapore Airlines Grand Prix night race.
(Yeah right, Alan has been planning this one for a year).
Nico retired early costing him his lead and valuable constructor's points while
Hamilton held on for the win.
