We arrived at Marina Bay, near the new huge casino, to find a live music stage surrounded by stalls with B&J merchandise (t-shirts, etc.) and ice cream. Unfortunately, the ice cream was not free. 5.50 SGD (US $4.10) for a single scoop.
We figured out we were part of a market research survey. B&J is about to launch a new flavor in Singapore. So the company flew in 12 flavors for the event, where workers handed out sample sticks upon request. The flavor ordered most will be in all of B&J's shops starting next week.
We continued all the way to Robertson Quay. Along the way, I stopped to watch the radio control night fliers at Clarke Quay (watch this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX9RTPwIkG8), which I totally want to join now.
The lowlight was a bar called the Clinic, which I could never imagine, but which someone obviously did. The outdoor seating all resembled a hospital waiting room, and some seating was provided by gold wheelchairs. Cocktails are served in IV bags, and the staff all dresses as interns, nurses, and doctors. I thought the wheelchairs were particularly tasteless, but some might argue that this bar helps remove some of the stigma from the hospital, instead making playful what otherwise is considered cold and, well, clinical. This guy's blog has better photos than mine: http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/unusual-place-of-the-month-the-clinic-bar/
We ended the night watching the river, with me thinking about kayaking on it at night. The view must be incredible. If you put in past the cruise boats, it seems it would be safe. I just don't know if it's legal.
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Hmmm! Merlion vs. Sento-Kun - War of the Mascots! Of course, Sento Kun isn't much of a fighter, so it wouldn't be much of an action thriller.
On the other hand, I guess the Merlion is so much smaller than I thought! Great shot. I will have to show my husband the nightfliers, that looks really cool.
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