We continued on the tuk-tuk through the streets clogged with scooters, bicycles, more tut-tuks and some cars and trucks. we passed by this sky scraper which seemed somewhat incongruous in a crowded city composed mostly of narrow 3-4 storied building usually appearing dilapidated. However we passed quite a few new construction sites and one has the impression that the city is rapidly changing. BTW it is a very common site for the whole family to ride on the motor scooter. Somehow I just can't see the O's or Brooks and family all aboard a motor scooter driving around Seattle!
Our destination was the renowned Raffles Hotel where we decided to stop for cocktails. Reminiscent of the Metropole Hotel in Hanoi, this lovely old charming yet up to date place was quite a change from the city outside it's grounds.
(At the end of the pics you can see my attempt at a selfie holding my cocktail--a Singapore Sling, made famous at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore!)
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