Sentosa Island Merlion

Sentosa has its own Merlion statue only this one is enormous. You ride an elevator to the level of it's mouth where you get a breathtaking view of the island, and then climb stairs to the top for a panoramic view.

Dolphin Show

Another Sentosa attraction is the dolphin show. We were entertained by two amazing dolphins and their handlers on a cloudless and perfect day.

Shark Sighting

Another of the more scary residents in the Sentosa aquarium.

Underwater Aquarium

The first stop on our tour of Sentosa Island was the underwater aquarium. In this aquarium, you are carried through a glass tunnel on a moving belt - very similar to the aquarium at Pier 39 in San Francisco.

Cable Car to Sentosa Island

Sentosa Island, a short cable car or car ride on the connecting causeway from Singapore is being developed as a luxury resort and amusement area. A second large casino is being constructed, and there are resort hotels, golf courses and many other things to see and do.

The National Orchid Garden

We finished our tour of mainland Singapore with a visit to the National Orchid Garden. The Singapore climate is ideal for growing orchids and many, many different varieties are grown here.

The Merlion Statue In the Harbour Area

Legend says that the discoverer of Singapore came face to face with a lion, and the word Singapore contains a reference to the lion. The lion became the official symbol of Singapore, but in the 1970's the government thought the country's image could be boosted by a change in symbol and so the Merlion was created. Half lion and half mermaid. In the harbour area which is being rapidly developed with the construction of a huge ferris wheel like at Canary Wharf in London and a new casino, this Merlion statue sends a stream of water into the sea.

Inside the Temple

This ornate temple is located in a part of Singapore called Little India. The congested streets are packed with shops selling just about anything under the sun, and at good prices if you know how to bargain.

Sri Mariamman Temple

This temple was visited on a guided tour of Singapore. Built in 1862, it is the oldest Hindu national monument in Singapore. The shot was taken looking up from the heavy wooden doors at the main entrance.

The Old and the New - Singapore

Spent the weekend in Singapore. On Saturday I joined a coach tour of the city, and took this photo in the Chinatown section. The Chinese form the biggest percentage of Singapore's population.