Chinatown

If you ever come to Singapore, you have to see Chinatown. Its like The Great Gatsby - you're forced to read it in high school and groan when the teacher mentions it, but you secretly love it and spend weeks upon weeks preparing your final project on the significance of the green light even though all of your friends are doing things like going to the movies and midnight bowling and not totally geeking out?? Or was that just me...

Anyhoo, Chinatown is definitely a must-see here, so with the expert guidance of Jeff's mom, Gina, through the MRT subway system, we took a photo safari through Chinese culture.

We stopped for a "light" lunch of fried rice, black pepper beef and teriyaki chicken, and it turned out to be so much food! We licked up every delectable bit though, because it was goo-oo-00d!

We visited the Sri Mariamman Temple at the edge of Chinatown, which doesn't look like much from the outside, but is spectacular inside.

Being the non-Buddhist tourist that I am and considering it was 90 degrees outside with 100% humidity, I was wearing a tank top. I was kindly asked to wear one of the soft and stylish scarves at the entrance of the temple. I kindly did so. And Jeff kindly took a picture.

After indulging our photography selves at the temple, we toured the shops along the main street which are decked out for Chinese New Year in February.

They were actually crazily decked out for Chinese New Year. Jeff almost got swallowed by a string of firecrackers.

Cherry blossoms are a significant part of Chinese tradition, so there's a lot of beautiful cherry blossom decorations hanging everywhere.

Since 70% or so of the population here is Chinese, it was really enlightening visiting Chinatown and experiencing just a few of the traditions and feeling the culture. Thanks for joining us on our tour!

Hugs,

Erin

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Cory - amazing photos. you should put some on the stock photog sites!

tim - wow! these shots are awesome…it definitely looks like you guys are having a blast out there!

PS – my favorites are the ones of the circular lamps in the narrow walkway during the day, and the incense

Andi Nicole - I’m having such a blast following you guys on your trip ALL the photos are beautiful!

Pat and Don - love your artistic sense in all your photos. the lines, the shading, all fascinating to me. especially the skyline in which all the skyscrapers look blue. and the lines in the 2 ferris wheel ride photos. the perfect repetition of all things in the Buddhist temple are fascinating.

Chelsea Nicole - It looks so amazing there. Beautiful photos guys!

Sarah - That’s soooo gorgeous! Thanks for sharing the pictures…makes me want to go there too

whitney - these are beautiful!! overseas travel is a beautiful, beautiful experience! can’t wait to see more!!

Audra - Amazing pics, the colors are so vibrant! And the food looks delicious! Thanks for the tour:)

Meaghan Schmaltz - Wow guys, great photos. I hope you’re having a great time. I think San Diego misses you… the clouds won’t stop crying!

amylashelle - i love going on tours with you. i can feel the humidity in the air, hear the bustle of the streets, experience the calm of the temple admidst it all… and absolutely love the colors (and lanterns) Thanks for letting us join in your adventures

Sarah - BeAuTiFuL pictures!! love and hugs, s.