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In Singapore You'll Be Happy Forevermore

On Sunday morning we took the 8:45am ferry from Batam to Singapore and spent the rest of the day Sunday and all of Monday exploring the amazing city / country that is Singapore.

We shopped on Haji Lane

Got "selfie coffees"

Made a wish at the Fountain of Weath

Swam in the rooftop infinity pool at our hotel

Enjoyed an AMAZING bike tour of Singapore with the greatest tour guide, Rene

Enjoyed some dumplings, noodles & chicken rice from the hawkers in Chinatown

Tried chili crab from La Pau Sat

Watched the light show at Gardens by the Bay

Checked out the famous Raffles Hotel

& enjoyed a relaxing mini-vacation together after a hard week of work.

What an amazing experience.
We are beyond blessed!



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