On the Singapore Flyer

On Top of the World point in the Singapore Flyer ( Marina Bay and Kallang Basin )
During the 1 week school break, Gayle and myself took the opportunity to take a ride on the Singapore Flyer. It was an opportunity not to be missed since the management at Singapore Flyer were giving out free standard 30 minute rides to all teachers. We had not gone before as the pricing for two of us was exorbitant - $60 dollars plus for 30 minutes ride. So when a friend of ours tipped us on this free offer, we went to check it out. We were initially quite suspicious because it sounded too good to be true but it really was free. For HSBC Credit card holders, there is a 1 for 1 ticket offer till 31st January 2009. Moving off at ground level

City skyline

The hotel where we held our wedding banquet

Well, the ride was for the experience but we don't think we are going for a second time unless there is another free offer. There is the Singapore skyline which provides many good photo opportunities. Three things to note though , car park is exorbitant at $7 per entry ( You can park at Ritz Carlton and take a walk ) , choose your cabin( we waited for the next cabin as there was a large group of aunties and uncles who were very noisy chatting away). We elected to let them go first and we took the next cabin which comprised of a few tourists and young couples who like us, wanted to enjoy a peaceful ride. It would also be helpful if you can bring a camera stand to take couple shots or groups shots better. Otherwise, just ask your fellow passengers to help you take which is what we did.

There are a few eateries there though we think that there are many other better places nearby to eat unless you want to make your $7 worth of parking and linger there longer. Of interest is the aicraft simulator centre which you can try flying a simulator based commercial jet for $155 for 30 minutes flight experience.
Starting line for the upcoming F1 night race