Leaving Asia

After just over five months, our departure from this unique and diverse continent is imminent.  We are currently sat sweltering in our tiny guesthouse in Little India and when I finish with this post, we'll make our way over to Singapore airport for the seven and half hour flight to Sydney.

Here are a few images from our short stay in Singapore.

Part of the Singapore Theatre roof structure

The Marina

Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

For anyone who might be confused, this is not me

And as a very brief summary of Malaysia:

Likes:  Multiculturalism.  It was so nice to see people from all over the world all calling themselves, and being accepted as, Malay.  

Dislikes:  Price of alcohol.  Being an official Muslim country, booze is very heavily taxed and having a beer in a bar became a treat - a long way from the 12p beers of Vietnam.

Favourite Day:  Hiking in Cameron Highlands.  It turns out we're very much into outdoor pursuits - the muckier the better.

Favourite Meal:  Indian Pizza!  Chicken, bread, cheese and spice - simple and delicious.

Favourite Beer:  Again, it's not really a place for drinking, so Chang (from Thailand) was the water of choice when we could afford it.

And an even briefer summary of Singapore:

Likes: Blend of cultures, foods and nationalities

Dislikes: Cost - S$12 for a small can of beer?  Where's the water fountain?

Favourite Day:  Zoo / Night Safari

Favourite Meal: Chicken tikka, naan bread, curry sauces - Indian cuisine is becoming something of an addiction.

Favourite Beer:  (see "Dislikes")

And now we're off to the airport!