Singapore Day 5

First of all, let me mention something exciting that happened back in SF. I was featured in the Style section of the San Francisco Chronicle. The article ran on Sunday and I was able to see it online, but I am looking forward to seeing it in print when I get back. Here is the link http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/06/21/LV2O1869DA.DTL to the write up.

Now back to the trip : ) Today we headed over to Chinatown, which is a very interesting and vibrant area. I finally had a chance to see a Durian stand...Singapore's national fruit. I felt like I should try it, but the smell alone made me avoid the stand all together. After walking the markets in the area, I purchased some green plum tea. Then we decided to explore the area of Ann Siang Rd. This is a newly renovated area that is young and hip. Full of wine bars, restaurants, and trendy shops. We grabbed some lunch outside at a pasta restaurant and I found a juice stand that sold my new favorite drink, "soursop". It is this delicious sweet and sour juice made from a fruit that is kind of like lychee. I have got to find this stuff back home.

We ended up walking back to the hotel from Ann Siang Rd. It was a great chance to see some area's we hadn't seen before. I even found a cute little store that wants a linesheet for Frolick.

When we got back to the hotel, the weather was great. Not too hot, so we hung out at the pool for a couple of hours and then got dressed for dinner.

We decided to have chili crab again, but we tried a new spot called Jumbo. I think it is a local favorite because it was packed. We ate outside on the riverfront and then walked through Clark Quay, which is filled with themed clubs and eateries.

The most interesting club we passed was a place called Clinic, where you sit in gilded wheelchairs, eat on surgical tables, and drink from IV's. We stopped for dessert at a cute cafe where I had an amazingly delicious pear strudel. Next we walked over to Chjimes, which is an old church that has been converted to restaurants and shops. I took some photos and we headed back to the hotel.