After visiting the MINT toy museum I wandered further down Seah street looking for somewhere for lunch (the museum has its own cafe serving European style food like pasta, but that was of no interest to me in Singapore).
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Singapore – MINT toy museum
With the Monday after the Grand Prix free to do something other than F1, I went through the various tourist brochures I had collected and the newspapers I’d bought, found some things that interested me and planned my day. First, I saw the photo exhibition Grand Prix: The F1 Legend through Photography at the Cathay Gallery.…
Singapore – art
The Formula 1 Grand Prix was my priority while in Singapore, but I also had the chance to see some art. Because the magnificent Esplanade arts building (at night above, and during the day from the adjacent bridge below) was within the confines of the track, I was able to see an exhibition of prints at the Jendela visual arts space in the building.…
Singapore – what to have for breakfast
With its many cultures, there are many breakfast options available in Singapore. I made it my duty to try several. You can choose from traditional savoury Chinese dishes, western food or curious fusions in between, such as bread and toast with Asian flavours.…
Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix – random observations
As the first Grand Prix I have attended outside of Australia, there were many strange, exciting and wonderful sights to see in the paddock as well as on the track in Singapore. The following images are a sample of the things I saw that did not fit in to any other story I have written about the race.…
Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix – things to improve
Attending the 2008 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix was a highlight of the year for me. The race, the track, the food and the entertainment provided by the city were all fabulous. I do have some criticisms, and in this post I will cover them in detail.…
Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix – the track and paddock during the day
The track and paddock at the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix were designed to be at their best at night. During the day they did not look so special, but there was plenty to see if you made an effort to explore.…
Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix – the track at night
The lighting system used for the first time to allow a Formula 1 Grand Prix to be held at night was a triumph. The track was brightly lit and caused no problems for the drivers. It also looked amazing for spectators at the track and on television.…
Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix – the paddock at night
The track during the day was a relatively quiet place to be. As dusk faded to night the track came alive with crowds of people. The lighting was more than functional as the enormous spaces had been cleverly designed to look beautiful.…