We are in week 1 of the wonderful Kingdom and Dragons adventure…first trip this season. We are a “small” Small Group…only 12 of us but a very compatible, well traveled group. We have Debra Grant as our TD And she’s one of the best we’ve had with Tauck…and we’ve had outstanding ones. Singapore did not disappoint. We happened to be there on Sunday May 14th, the hottest recorded day for that day…99…which for a Texan that’s pretty typical and not record setting. It is indeed humid but no rain any of our days so far.
If you go, do NOT miss the Garden by the Bay light show…spectacular, free and not to be missed. The month of May features operatic music accompanying the light show. Crowds come but easily viewed! Some people watch from the top of the Marina Bay Sands hotel but incomparable to being in the park. IMHO. The waterfront is great, we’ve certainly met our daily step goal in Singapore! The Raffles Hotel is a step back in time, gorgeous update…a real treat to stay there…and well located. Gorgeous suite! Tauck uses excellent guides in Singapore…learned so much and loved our stay. We did add two nights and so glad we did. The bum boat ride goes right by Merlion…we added a night visit to the river sites…really spectacular!
We are in Java Indonesia now, ready to move on towards Bali in the next few days. Our stay at Amanjiwo resort has been challenging…as pointed out by British and perhaps other…if steps are a challenge…be prepared. A spectacular resort…not an ADA ramp anywhere 😉. Four out of our 12 travelers have knee issues…lots of need for Tylenol, walking sticks for some…but no complaints. Our suites are over the top…views are magnificent. The pool here is close to 60 yards long…Tom walked it off! Our visit to Borobudur was great…they opened the ramp pathway which was so helpful! No climbing on the Stupas any longer…too crowded so they shut it down… We encountered wonderful school groups, all wanting photos with the “long” Americans (some of us are tall😅) Children of all ages are so beautiful and friend.y all over the world. Treasured moments for us too.
This is a wonderful experience and as of day 6…it’s a fabulous trip! More when we get to Bali! So happy we came!
One important additional comment! Be sure to print off your entry form and bring copies with you. Mine was in the system, Tom’s was not..,glad I had the copy and QR code…no delay that way.
