Underwater World Singapore

Now this was a really cool place to visit. It is located on a small island called Sentosa, and it is a very beautiful place. The boys were very excited as was I - sometimes I'm a bigger kid then they are!! Before we went in we were just looking around and then Ethan brought to my attention that there were Iguanas in the grass. Now I'm thinking like one or two, nope more like 10!! We had fun chasing them around. Then off to the Aquarium! When you enter just to the right of you is a huge open aquarium with 10-15 Mata rays that you can actually touch! They felt so weird, kinda like wet, slimy rubber but then it moves and totally freaks you out! The boys were loving every minute of it, and there was still so much more to see. Next up was the Japanese Giant Spider Crab. There was one that took a particular liking to Alex so he was full of giggles. I really wish I could post all the pictures we took, there is so much to show everyone! The best part (and all my boys agree on this one) is the underwater moving tunnel where sea life is all around you. I had never seen so many fish in my life, and there was everything - even sharks! In one picture you will see a Saw fish and it actually looks like it's smiling! After the aquarium I had my first encounter with the toilets I would soon see in India. It was a challenge, and they do NOT have toilet paper. What they do have is this nice little spray washer (like the one at your sink to wash it out) to wash "down below". All I could think about was "Thank you Omy for reminding me to always have some tissue or napkins on hand"!! Most places will have at least one North American Toilet but the cleanliness of it is to be desired - and again, no toilet paper! Oh well, I'm glad it's only me who had a challenge, not my boys. Next in the pictures is Sentosa Island man made swimming area. We decided to take a dip because it was so hot out. Everyone was staring at us, a thing I've become accustomed to since moving overseas. I guess they don't see a whole lot of "white people" in this area so they were getting an eye full when Dan went swimming in his undies!! This was another beautiful place, somewhere you just want to plunk down and lie in the sun with one of those frilly tropical drinks! Next entry: entering India - stay tuned!