Singapore Daily Photos

[alx]

Sweet.....Keep the pics coming

Very educational as well....

 

[fire it up]

That is a beautiful bike!
I LOVED the shot with all those bicycles in the background and a bad ass Harley right up front.

 

[scpatterson]

1 of the really unique things about Singapore is that they go out of the way to decorate and landscape everything. There are tons of art type structures all about.


This is a local German brewery that I like to go to frequent...They serve some sausage and stuff and have a small local band...Notice the microbrew..



Local River Transport..More of a tourist thing...

 

[alx]

Man,that place looks clean!!!!

 

[conn]

You bring back memories. Had a few beers in that same German brew pub the last time i was in Singapore. Unfortunately every one of my visits requires me to visit some of the remote areas of Borneo. Some like it, but too remote for me, and hate the flights. Love Singapore though.

 

[scpatterson]

Well I went out and found some Durian. I bought this little jewel down in China Town, I brought it home and couldnt wait to cut it open and try it. I still have the taste in my mouth..
This one intimidated me a little from all the hype I have heard. First off the dealer would not let me touch it, because of teh smell and the spikes are hard as hell and could stick you I guess.

Smell was not good but not as bad as I thought. Kind of had a rotten Garlic or Onion smell.
Texture is terrible, mushed banana with hair or strings in it. Soft seeds
Taste was suprisingly good and sweet but not something I would want to eat all the time. it was really sweet but had the taste of garlic and onion I thought.

I like liver but not all the time, a couple time a year is fine and this is the same, I like it but not everyday.....A deffinant must try for anyone who ever gets the chance

This is where I bought it



At Home and inthe Kitchen. I can already smell it.....


Cut open



Really Mushy



Taste test

 

[scpatterson]

These were also at the same stand where I bought the Durian. These are called Lychee Fruit. I have had these before and they are excellent. The texture of grapes and taste a lot like them. The spines are soft and flesh is white....I didnt buy any but thought I would show some photos since they look like nothing from the states that I have ever seen...





This is Sharks Fin Hanging. I have had this in soup and do not like it at all...

 

[scpatterson]

Just a few trinkets at a local shop




Saw this little feller behind one of the shops...

 

[sumosmoke]

What an awesome post, Chris! It's a treat to see a visual diary of what you're seeing, smelling, and tasting, halfway around the world. Keep up the posts and hope you have a safe trip, and safe return home

 

[randya]

This is outstanding! Thanks for taking us along on your trip.

 

[nate_46]

Incredible!! What a great post. How hard is it to communicate with the locals? Does anyone speak english or broken english?

 

[alx]

That Durian is scary looking.....Nice pics!!!!

 

[bbq engineer]

SC,

First off, Points for trying the durian.

It had me spooked too, so you are a braver man than I am. Second, I have to tell you that I am thoroughly enjoying this post and hearing of your adventures in Singapore. Keep them coming!

Also, I see that you are a conniseur of TV ...anything good to watch there?

 

[beer-b-q]

I too am enjoying it as it is like going on a trip and not leaving the farm, (well kinda)...

So far I think my favorite is the Swimming Pool of Death...

 

[gnubee]

This Thread is turning into something awesome.

Lechees show up in some of the local supermarkets near the Chinese new year. I don't know if that is coincidence or some kind of tradition. I like them but they are too expensive for my budget.

for this.


Keep the pic coming. Hint hint nudge nudge say no more.

 

[got14u]

what a cool thread...thanks for sharing your travels with us.

 

[scpatterson]

First off let me say Thanks for the points and as long as you guys are enjoyin the pics and the post I will continue to update daily. There are so many ops for photo and so many cultural differences than what we are use to, it will be easy for something diff almost everyday.

Anyway, here is last nights dinner.

• Whole Crispy fried duck (Sadly they cut it up so you could not tell it was duck and they just took the cleaver to it). This stuff was absolutely wonderful. Man this stuff was so good. It was extremely crunchy but yet the meat was nice and tender and Juicy....

Steamed Dumplings with Pork


Fried Rice


This is what they called pulled pork but as you can see its not what any of us know as pulled pork. This was one of the hottest dishes I ahve had in a long time..It was very good




We really enjoyed this little off the tourist area returaunt. I do not go to the Burger Kings and such places and I stay away from the westernized places and stik only with the localized food. Its the best nd half teh price. Here are some general photos of teh restuarunt

 

[fire it up]

Mmmmm.....Fish head soup w/tofu...

That "pulled pork" were the red things in it peppers as well? Looked good to me.
Do love looking at your pics, please keep them coming

 

[linescum]

That pulled pork looks absolutly fantastic it made my mouth water and i'm full from the grandsons B-day Party.. this is a terrific thread, very very interesting on the different foods. i think i would pass on that durian though

 

[scpatterson]

Most of the red things was like a bell pepper. But there are these little atomic, kick you in the gut peppers that are real dark red and very small...Holly Crap those things are hot.........Thanks