“Would you like an adventure now, or would like to have your tea first?”
― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
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There’s something pretty alluring about watching the sun sinking down the horizon while the red hues deepen, all within minutes before darkness sets in. And the best part? This magical phenomenon happens every day.
Just like I can spend hours at dusk in any of the northern beaches in Mauritius, with some fuming hot Halim, Chana Puri and Gato Piments staring right into the eye of the shady sky set ablaze with hues of pinkish fire, I can find the same refuge at the Sentosa Boardwalk. It has become my new hideout place since I came to Singapore.
Sunrise? Sentosa Boardwalk. Sunset? Sentosa Boardwalk. The best part: it is only 10 minutes by bus away from where I stay. The only negative point: Just like everywhere else in Singapore, there is no air current and you crave for the soft salty breezes that usually tangle through your hair in Mauritius.
If the day is not too hot and you have a bit of time, I recommend that you take the boardwalk instead of the Sentosa Express. The view is very pleasant, and it is a nice walk.
The walk is easy and shaded and we enjoyed the views along the way. Compared to the overpriced cable car and crowded monorail I think this one is a bit of hidden gem.
Sentosa Boardwalk: 24 hours, daily
Free* daily for walk-in guests only.
The Boardwalk connects the greater Sentosa Island to Singapore and the impressive VIVO City Mall.
To truly appreciate the magnificence of this boardwalk, one should walk it in the evenings where you can see the sparkle of the cable cars above and the lights of the surrounding city and harbor.
A beautifully lit path with gorgeous gardens and a variety of spots to stop and grab a bite or a drink.
To truly appreciate the magnificence of this boardwalk, one should walk it in the evenings where you can see the sparkle of the cable cars above and the lights of the surrounding city and harbor.
A beautifully lit path with gorgeous gardens and a variety of spots to stop and grab a bite or a drink.
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| I liked the walk. Or any walk in any timeline for that matter. I like how when walking alone, with each stride you take, how your mind becomes more clear, more resolute as if the growing physical distance between them had now become an emotional chasm. And with company, it's lovely to see how the nascent sunlight caresses their skin. |
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| One formidable decision of ours was to take along Lychee Ice Creams that have newly been introduced in McDonald's Singapore. And my, my. Your taste buds might just get a little bit confused here. The perfect reminder of how lychees do taste. Our Mauritian Souls found peace and food orgasmic solace. |
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I love the way people walk, roughly in one direction, weaving a little, chatting as they go. I watch them, some heads down and lost in thought and wonder what their private worlds are like - each of them viewing this same place, this same day, from a unique perspective.
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We walked. And sat down and talked. Staring straight ahead into the far deep waters to find ships cruising around. What was needed for once were some albatross flying high above to create the true feeling of any port city.
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| We were unexpectedly taken you through a magical journey of love, with the touching story of a pair of exceptional mechanical cranes and how their love for each other transforms them into real birds. |
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| A show that's not to be missed, the combination of groundbreaking audiovisual technologies, and stunning light and water effects perfectly illustrates the cranes' graceful courtship ritual. We are in awe of the sheer size of the steel cranes moving deftly in the midst of water illusion and play of light. |
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| Catch the cranes before they fly away! Every Night at 8 pm at the Waterfront Free admission *Pyrotechnics will be used in the shows. |