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Singapore - January and March 2004 (Part III) |
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Even with two trips to Singapore, I still managed to miss much of what the city-state had to offer. |
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The British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese in 1942. It was one of the biggest military blunders of World War II. Fort Canning Park is home to the Battle Box which you can tour. My guide was a survivor of the three-and-half year occupation. |
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This is the back entrance to the Battle Box. |
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Much of the grunt-work in Singapore is carried out by imported laborers from poorer surrounding countries. |
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Lieutenant General Arthur Percival inspects the deteriorating situation during the Battle of Singapore. |
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A "must-see" for any visitor is the Singapore Zoo's Night Safari. Most jungle creatures are nocturnal and this exhibit is open late into the night so you can view animals in a more natural state. |
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Just about everybody uses taxis or the subway to get around Singapore, but there are a few bicycle rickshaws present if you care to brave the heat. |
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This room at Raffles The Plaza is one of the best I've ever stayed in. Hotels in Asia are an order of magnitude better than equally-rated counterparts in other countries and the prices can't be beat. |
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Flash photography is not allowed, for obvious reasons. This leopard is just one of the many big cats they had in captivity. |
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