Singapore

July 30, 2010

After getting done with work, I went over to the Marina Sands Skypark Hotel and Casino.  Along the way I took some pictures of the skyline.  Singapore is a beautiful city.

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July 29, 2010

Another day of work, but I had a good nights sleep so I didn’t feel like I was struggling through the day.  It is really great to meet face to face the people you have been listening to on conference calls.  There is also something to be said for walking down the hall and asking a question instead of sending an email. Continue reading →

July 28th, 2010

My first day in the Singapore Office – the views from the office were stunning.  My visitor office as well as the main lobby entrance looks over the Skypark buildings and convention centers.  Further out you can see the ships coming in and out of the port.

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July 27th, 2010

After calling into a few meetings and catching up on email, I headed out for a late afternoon walk to help keep me awake.   I didn’t want to fall asleep only to wake up at 1:00 AM with nowhere to go.

Singapore is close to the equator, there isn’t a lot of temperature variation.  July is supposed to be one of the driest months but when I looked at the forecast, it was supposed to rain everyday.  At least it wasn’t supposed to rain the entire day and by the time I made it out for a walk, the sun shone bright.

My first impression of Singapore was “What a skyline!”  Each building seems to have character.  Everything looks pretty new and construction seems to be going on everywhere.  I wonder what Singapore will look like in 20 years?

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July 25th, 2010

Singapore Airlines – Flight q38 and all business class flight.  I heard Singapore Airlines was good and I wasn’t disappointed.  Flying 8000 miles, or 17 hours, a private video screen with hundreds of movies and TV Shows.  USB Ports, electrical outlet, iPod hookup, good food, and great wine and  a seat that would recline to a fully flat position.  I could get used to this!

I arrived at 4:15 AM.  Customs went quickly and it was a quick ride from the airport to the Ascott Raffles, the place am staying. The Ascott Raffles is a nice residence, built-in refrigerators, coffee/tea pots, and a stove top.  The only thing kind of strange is the bathroom, there was a huge window that looks into the shower area from the bedroom.  There is a curtain you can pull over it but I wondered why you wouldn’t just cover it up or put in frosted glass? Who knows.

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