7.20.2013

[SG part deux 2013 : MARINA BAY SANDS & GARDENS BY THE BAY]

It was a long stretch leading to the Marina Bay Sands hotel complex.





Along the way, we saw things of interest.

The Singapore Flyer,


a ferry boat cruising down the bay,


& the setting of the sun.




We reached the plaza in front of the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands




where the focal point is Ned Khan's Rain Oculus, a 70 ft diameter acrylic bowl from where a whirlpool forms & falls two storeys to a pool below. This functions as both a skylight & a rain collector.



The open promenade area for tourists & locals alike.


Bikers' haven, too.





Lily pads afloat.



The stand-alone store of LV (Louis Vuitton, housed in one of the 'Crystal Pavilions'. 

 


Inside. 



Finding your way around.





The shopping mall canal.


A famous tea kiosk & lounge.


Fashion brands galore!




Atrium.


A play of natural & artificial lights.







Sun baffles.


On our way to Gardens by the Bay


Passed through this deck walkway




& caught a glimpse again of the Singapore Flyer






& the Marina Bay Sands, which was viewed in different awesome angles.








Nearing the Gardens by the Bay complex,


with the Supertree Grove 




& the Flower Dome.








We didn't explore the complex but had to rush back to the Esplanade for dinner with our hosts.



But before that, photo ops first,







































From the light & water show which lasted for 13-15 minutes, we moved back to the Esplanade Mall


& had Korean BBQ dinner



with our gracious hosts, the Rodriguezes.


*UNIVERSAL STUDIOS up next

***photo credits: KIRSTEN

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