Sad to be leaving Singapore

I am in the holding lounge now waiting for my flight to Thailand. I've been through customs and shown my passport and boarding pass to all the right people.

I'm sad to be leaving Singapore. I really enjoyed it here, and I'm thinking to lengthen my stay here on the return journey. Darran helped me out a lot getting around and made my stay much nicer which was very generous of him. We went and saw a laser light show together at Marina Bay lastnight. I've got photos and videos. I'll include them later.

Things I like about Singapore

* It is safe and everyone is friendly
* The MRT (mass rapid transit)
* Everyone speaks English
* THE FOOD!! :)
* The mix of cultures from all parts of the world

Yesterday I ran into a couple of musicians walking down the street. I asked them what they were doing and they explained that they were heading out busking. One of them had a flute and I had a try and they invited me along, so together we went to buy Banana leaves (so we would have something to sit on) and found an accoustically appropriate space in a pedestrian underpass by the river.

When they found out I was from New Zealand, they asked me if I knew of the Wellington Gamalan Orchestra (they're fans) and also if I knew Jack Body who one of them met in Mexico. One of them also has a friend who owns a music school in Mongolia so he's going to put me in touch and I'll visit there when I get to Ulaanbaatar.

I also met a South African yesterday. After correctly spotting my accent he asked me if we played any rugby in our country. After confirming that we did, I had to check the same with him as I had my doubts about South Africa.

That's all I have time for now. Time to board my flight!