Singapore is so beautiful, it’s not called the garden city for nothing. As Richard has seen it all so many times, I decided to play the tourist and go exploring alone. The HiPPO hop-on hop-off double decker buses provided a fabulous view and commentary of the city sites. Little India, Chinatown, the riverfront and a 63 hectare botanic garden from the perfect vantage point, as well as info on everything from Stamford Raffles to land prices. I can’t begin to describe the variety in architecture, from Neo-classical to ultra-modern, but never boring. It’s hard to believe a city of high-rise buildings could be so varied and so pleasing to the eye. I think Perth’s architects should be shipped here for compulsory re-education. And I probably need some myself – no hat, no sunscreen + 4 hours outside = guess what?