U guessed it right! - Singapore Series

King of skies, a show not to be missed in bird's park

There is a general perception that Singapore tourism is over rated. What is in Singapore that’s unique? It’s probably smaller than the city you are living now or countries you have already visited. Many call it the microstate of Asia. It does not have cultural monuments like churches of Europe or temples of India, There are no spectacular natural sceneries like that of Holland or Amazon forests, there are no blue beaches and definitely not much history or artefacts to compete with others. But I bet you cannot show me a country with similar background, attracting millions of visitors each year.

A culture that’s melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Arabic communities. A central hub for travel & transportation, 4 national languages, several museums, a budget destination and a perfect example of the quote “It’s not what you got but what you give”.

Every brick of Singapore that shines today is result of constant planning, hard work and maintenance. The standards of cleanliness, countrywide landscapes and enduring hospitality coupled with manmade attractions are its strength. The chances of you getting robbed cheated or raped is similar to that of me writing a financial column in strait times.

World’s largest, in terms of its occupants and second largest in terms of the land area, Jurong Bird Park has every reason to be number 2 in the countdown. In the last forty years of its existence it has created not just happy customers but a home to more than 8000 birds from 600 different species including some of the most endangered one.

Birds n buddies show

They have many bird shows in different theatres in addition to cages and aviary enclosures. Be there first thing in the morning like a newspaper guy if you want to watch all the shows, feeding times as well as the park. Couple of not to be missed shows are “Birds n Buddies” and “Kings of the Skies”.

The world tallest manmade waterfall is situated in a aviary of the park. Water plunges from 100 feet at 140 liters per second making it perfect place for waterbirds, fishes and plants inside this enclosure. 

A historical event happened on this November 17th .I know what you are thinking, but hold your horses. 6 new chicks (not that kind though) in the park makes better history than me turning 30. The new hatchings include very exotic and endangered species such as greater flamingo and golden conure. I think that’s win-win situation between man and nature.

I am sure most of you would have guessed the 1st on the list by now. Yes it’s none other than Sentosa. There is so much to write about this attraction and I would save that for a different post. I am so sorry for not answering your comments or visiting your posts lately (I promise to do it after couple of days when I have all the time in the world).

It’s been very busy these last few days and my head is spinning over packing and finishing the formalities. The only reason I wrote this in such a hurry because one of my blogging friend is visiting Singapore just couple of days after my departure. Here is to life that’s full of arrivals and departures!
Srivats
ps: Thanks to Savi, AJCL and aarti for helping me with watermark :)