We were up early to catch a taxi at 8.30am to Charles de Gaulle Aeroport in Paris. We got there in plenty of time, but after queueing for check in and customs it was almost time to board.
We left Paris at 12.00 noon for the 12 hour flight, arriving at 6.00am Singapore time (12.00 midnight Paris time).
Tuesday
On arrival in Singapore, we were transferred to our hotel, arriving by 7.30am. Our room initially wasn't available but after we'd had a cup of tea in the hotel restaurant, we were able to bring our bags up - we're on the 14th floor!
The Singapore stopover includes tickets on the hop on hop off bus, so off we went!
First stop was the Singapore Flyer, the world's largest sight seeing wheel (like the London Eye). It was just the two of us in the booth and the view was incredible. The ride took 30 minutes and we probably took that many photos!
Back on the bus, we headed for China Town in search of bargains. Yes, things were cheap, but not the type of goods we were looking for, although we did manage to buy some things.
Next stop was Clarke Quay, where we stopped for lunch. It looks as though it comes alive at nights and on weekends, but not a lot was happening while we were there.
Singapore is a busy city with some modern and innovative architecture on show in the buildings we have seen.
By 2.30pm, we had run out of steam so decided to find the nearest bus stop and head back to the hotel. We have a late checkout tomorrow, so will have more time to explore Singapore.
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