We'd caught a glimpse of Orchard Road the previous day but now we intended to shop! Orchard Road is simply one mall after the other, each specializing in a certain audience -- some are high end, some are hip and happening, some are more bargain conscious, etc. Some even specialize in breathtaking views. We were able to take an elevator to the roof and take in sweeping views of the City.
Our favorite shopping experience was actually the Tanglin Shopping Centre. It was quieter and focused on art and antiques. I found a fantastic purple stone necklace and we were able to find a framed painting to commemorate the trip.
On our way back to the train station, we stopped at the food court in one of the local malls for a quintessential Singapore dessert -- Ice Kachang. Set before us was a heaping pile of shaved us with 4 kinds of sweet syrup. Nestled underneath was a cache of corn, kidney beans, and red gelatin cubes. It was actually quite tasty but Scott couldn't help but commenting - "This is the weirdest dessert ever!". I have to admit it was quite refreshing.
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