Unfortunately, our stay in Singapore was hampered by a flu. We managed to experience some of the sights but so much more was left to uncover maybe some other time. The only full day in the city started with a visit to Singapore Flyer which is now only the second highest ferris wheel in the world with 165 meters. Folks in Las Vegas had to have bigger and better one, so they built a wheel that is 168 meters. The day was cloudy and drizzly but the view to the Marina Bay and all over the city was obviously quite breathtaking.
As mentioned above, insult to injury, it was raining most of the day. However, rain always brings more opportunities for photographers – reflections and watery filters. It was easy taking pictures because we got to Flyer early and there was hardly anybody there besides us. We had one cabin for just the two of us. Maybe other people talking would have made the experience more enjoyable because the elevator music in the cabin was so damn annoying. The music loop lasted 15 -30 seconds and it was looping the whole time. Like waiting on the phone for your sales rep, who never answers. Very annoying. Hopefully they do something about it, otherwise we are never going back 
Also we were kind of forced to go through “immersive adventure at the Time Capsule that takes you on a thrilling journey through Singapore’s past, present and future.” Might have been thrilling but unfortunately, we were not in the mood due to ill health. This picture captures the only thing that caught our attention.
Singapore has a long history, but the present dominates the skyline. Fortunately, some of the old world still remains standing and you are able to see it even from the Flyer. What the buildings actually were, remains a mystery to us. The modern architecture really stands out, like the flower of ArtScience Museum, Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay and everything in the Gardens by the Bay. Skyscrapers are just skyscrapers and can be seen in every big city.
What can I say about the Gardens by the Bay! Not much besides us both seeing the Supertree Grove, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest in the distance. We were planning on seeing the Gardens by the Bay Light Show from the Observation Deck of Marina Bay Sands but somebody with some extra pocket money had reserved the deck for a private function and spoiled the evening for us common people. So, we can only imagine what the Supertree Grove, pictured below, would have looked like all lit up.
This is the first of my Singapore posts! The text is written by my husband, Mara, who has a knack for capturing the little details and telling them in a way that makes our adventures come alive. I’ve been trying to nudge him into start his own blog because he’d be really good at it—his friends and family love how he paints pictures with his words. It is where he can let his creativity run wild and connect with more people who dig his take on and life. By getting him involved in this project, I’m hoping he’ll feel inspired to spill his thoughts and experiences more often.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
The collaborative effort worked well. The words wove a nice story complimenting the photos. Singapore looks like a fun city to visit, especially the tree groves, that lighted tunnel walkway, and I loved the trippy image of the city street through the rainy window.
Thanks Brad, we did not get to see much of the city – country :-). But what we saw was interesting.
I hope to see it one day.
I’m so sorry illness and rain spoiled your time in Singapore. I loved your rainy day images, and I’m looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks Anne, it was bit of a bummer.
I’m glad you’re better now! Love your photography.
I’m sorry to hear about your sickness, but even the rain photos are beautiful. The skyline series is also breathtaking.
Thanks the weather made the maybe more interesting.
I love the river ferris wheel shot
Thanks M 🙂
You two complement each other well. This looks a vibrant, interesting … and exhausting city. How disappointing that you weren’t well.
Thanks, we have complemented each other for many years – so it works well. t
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I was just thinking how much more talkative and descriptive this post is, Ritva, and now I know your secret. It works very well. Hope you both feel better soon xx
We are back home and we are fine. He is a good writer…
And you’re a great photographer xx
That I know 😂 – Thank you Jo
Really fantastic, love your photos. Sorry you weren’t feeling well.
Thanks Rebecca-
Isn’t that the worst when you’re I’ll on holiday, has happened to use
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Anyway still a great post when some wonderful photos. The writing was superb
Ill!
It was just bad timing, could not be helped. Sometimes it just happens. He writes well
The photos are good for rainy days. The Ferris wheel photos maybe would have been spectacular. A pity you could turn the “music/noise” off
I am joining the people who want Mara to write more for you or have his own blog. I guess if you supply the photos and he writes then It a match.
maybe you could start a petition to get him to write
Brian, wait until he really gets started 🙂 he usually writes in Finnish in a sarcastic way which I enjoy and not that all translates directly to English.
That’s not good. Australians seem to understand sarcasm better than most. Translations can be quite difficult
This is a great collaborative post – maybe if Mara doesn’t want the hassle of hi own blog you could do a weekly joint post or similar? I know several couples with successful shared blogs, like the Hungry Travellers (she takes the photos, he writes).
It’s such a shame you were ill and couldn’t explore Singapore fully – it’s a long way to travel from Finland! But the wheel looks great, even despite the rain and annoying music 🙂
I think he will start blogging. But with me or on his own I do not know.