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Yesterday we went to the island of Sentosa. It was beautiful--palm trees and buddhist monks completed the perfect picture. Hot dogs were twelve Singaporean dollars reminding us that it was indeed a resort area. Most of the pictures were taken on Mike's camera and he cannot currently get them off onto a computer however I have a few to post.
Singapore is wonderful. It works great as a multi cultural community. I do not feel tied down or limited by the set of rules, but see them as a means of preserving this small island as a perfect location for those who call it home. Everyone is so different--there are so many different languages spoken and traditions practiced, however there is common ground among each unique individual. English ties the island together as a common language for all to communicate in even if their speaking of it is not so strong. As an American I do feel a bit set apart from the rest of the inhabitants. Most residents are of some kind of Asian descent and for those who share a caucasion background--they are either Austrailian or European. I suppose Singapore is not much of a hot spot yet for us Americans. Perhaps they hide its secret beauty from us because they do not want our values spilled upon them. Probably not the case. Singapore still seems to be a very materialistic society. Shopping is one of the passtimes of residents (perhaps because June is Singaporean Sale Month?) and I have never seen so many HUGE shopping centers in my life! I feel overwhelmed by them and prefer to stick to simple markets (though nothing is every tooo simple in Singapore) to do my shopping...though i haven't bought anything yet other than food. I'd rather spend my time at the beach! Today though I plan to go down to the ginormous Salvation Army beside us; the donation bin there is overflowing every night and go to the nature reserve in my backyard....