Singapore -National Botanical Garden

 This is the only UNESCO Heritage Site in Singapore.  The garden is vast, and we decided in this heat and humidity to concentrate our efforts here:

I’ve seen orchids in Hawaii and other tropical climes in the Caribbean.  I’ve never seen orchids like these.  Bonus was the Supercooler Conservatory.  I learned that orchids can grow in colder climates, and this garden had an entire conservatory cooled to the temps these type like.  After the heat of the outdoors (and it was the coolest day we’ve experienced on this trip), it was very welcome.  

Initially, we walked to the Orchid Garden past the rainforest portion - feel like I saw THAT on Komodo and Green Island.  We walked along Palm Parkway.

And, I photographed this little bird with the bright yellow beak.  He has a white inset to his wings.  I think he is a Javan Myna

After the walk, we dived into the Orchid Garden.  I couldn’t possibly put all the pictures of orchids I photographed.  Hopefully, I’ll be able to download a link later.  Here are some orchid samples

Look closely, this one has black petals

Singapore seemed to be comprised of ultra tall buildings interposed with green spaces.  There was a staggering amount of shopping at every level of expenditure.  

After Bali, Singapore is pristine clean.  You expect the litter police to jump out and fine you $500 if you drop ANYTHING on the pavement including spit.  Gum is banned in Singapore, so there are no ugly black spots everywhere.  People are polite, but nowhere near as welcoming as Bali.  Nowhere is apparently.

Unfortunately, I can’t manage more than one outing a day, so we missed Chinatown here.  Tomorrow is the Asian Civilization Museum.  So much better use of our time.

Hopefully this link will work

https://photos.app.goo.gl/GTobFoL678Jez5Rt9