Lots to say today, but not many photos. I flew from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur (KL). It’s a short flight, less than an hour, but it took most of the day. In 2030 this will change when new high-speed rail service will whisk travelers between the two cities in 45 minutes. It’s a distance of just over two hundred miles. … Read More
Singapore – Day 3
Thanks to my doctor, physical therapist, and a lot of work on my part, I was able to survive yesterday. I walked more in a single day (including stairs) than I used to be able to walk in a month. Mind you, much of it, especially the stairs, was at a snail’s pace, but even so… Here’s where all the … Read More
Singapore – Day 2
The weather forecast for today promised high humidity and thunder showers. It was right on both counts. After ten minutes outside, my curls rivaled Little Orphan Annie’s. The thunder shower, supposed to start at noon, held off until nearly six. I was grateful for that, but not entirely (I’ll explain later). After breakfast I took my first ride on the … Read More
Singapore – Day 1
The last time I was in Singapore, Clinton was president. I came here several times on business. To say that a lot has changed since then is an extreme understatement. In fact, it is because of all the changes that I wanted to return here. The truth is, I didn’t much like the old Singapore. Those were the days of … Read More