5/3/15 - Singapore 2015 (Day 4)

Here's day 4 of my trip to SG. Day 3 recap here.

This day was supposed to be my last day in SG. I started this day early by packing up my stuff and leaving my baggage at the hostel counter since I had some places to go to with my friend before I leave and I won't be in the hostel during the check-out time. The hostel accommodated requests to store baggages even after check-out time so it was convenient for me not to bring along my luggage while doing more sightseeing.

My friend and I decided to check out old houses in Dakota. Apparently, the condominiums in the area were there before the British invaded the territory back then. I'm not quite sure of its history but it was something worth checking out. It was near Geylang which was one of the places I wanted to see but didn't have time anymore. My friend arrived quite late but we still managed to eat at a nearby hawker center. I treated him lunch as a way to thank him for the whole trip and to relieve him of any disturbance I've caused.

He wanted to do an ocular for a shoot i Victoria theatre which was in another area so we decided to ride a us afterwards.

While on the bus, I got a phone call from the airline and found out that I was confirmed for a flight o the following day. That was great news to me and quickly relayed the info to my friend and everyone concerned back home. I already alerted my boss that I'll be absent for one day.

The theatre was near City Hall and we had to walk along a log street to get there. It was a big place and there was even a photo shoot going on while we were in the place so it must really be a popular venue for photographers.

We had to split up after since he had a meeting with a client. We had a tentative plan to have snacks after if there was time.

As I made my way back to the hostel to figure out what to do for the rest of the day, I passed along Little India and got a henna tattoo which was one of the things I wanted to do. I got a sun design on my left hand.

I took some time to relax in the hostel and charge up my gadgets. Also told them that I will be staying for another night.Fortunately,the bed I was occupying was still available.

I went to the Singapore Botanic Gardens to have a taste of nature since I wasn't able to go to any of the zoo or the bird park. It was a big park and I didn't even get to see the entire place. Therewere tourists as well as people just chilling out or playing around. How I wish we had a similar park here in the Philippines as most of them are either small, far, or too filled with commercial establishments.

I couldn't figure out where to go next so I just went back to some places I've been to the past days like Clarke Quay and Vivo City. I checked out the stores and other parts of the area that I wasn't able to see more closely.

After finding out I won't be able to meet up with my friend anymore, I decided to make use of the time to go back to the airport and find out if my sim card was in the money changer where I thought I lost it. Unfortunately, they didn't have it anymore so I had to buy a new one when I return back home.

I got back to the hostel a bit late but I wasn't ready to call it a day so I went to Gardens by the Bay since we were't able to go there. Unfortunately for me, the conservatories were closed but the gardens were still open to the public. The place was great even at night. I only got to see a few places of the area but I was struck by awe at how beautiful it was. Like me, there were others who were checking out the place even if it was late already. I got a confirmation from my friend that I will be able to join him on his shoot on the following day since my stay was extended. I was very willing to go and assist for one more time before leaving and that made me excited.

I didn't want to miss the last ride so I went back to the hostel while the trains are still operating. Just like the oe here in Manila, the MRT didn't operate the whole day.However, since the place was small, I think I could have walked my way back to the hostel but I just wanted to go back immediately to rest.

I realized I haven't eaten dinner past midnight so I  had my usual midnight trip to Mustafa centre and grabbed some meal on the way back to the hostel to cherish my last night.