Some events deserve a lot of photos.
A photo timeline of sorts. Maybe even 30 photos.
Here is my photo timeline of National Day 2011.
On national day in Singapore, first comes the waiting. I got to the Marina Bay early and saved seats for our group.
I wasn’t the only one waiting…
Look closely to see crowds all around the Marina Bay.
I also wasn’t the only one waiting in a red shirt…
To entertain me while I waited there were a few live bands on this stage…
Then the skydivers dropped falling at speeds over 200km/hour with some type of red smoke flying behind them. At first it looked like only one…
Then there were many…
And their red smoke showed their crazy turns and stunts…
Until they each landed one by one on the floating platform stage…
Next up? The sunset…
Then my friends arrived. YEAAAA!
In general Asians take more pictures than I expect and they like all types of poses and props. In honor of National Day we did the same.
Next recite the pledge (or pretend to recite it if you don’t know it even though you have lived in Singapore 3 years) while a GIANT Singapore flag circles the bay via helicopter. This is at 8:22 every year.
Then watch the parade of military fighter jets, helicopters, tanks, and people.
Followed by a musical show including some of the history of Singapore. Unless you happen to see the musical show the previous evening while checking out the lay of the land. In which case you may decide to fiddle with your camera in hopes to get the most fabulous firework photos that you have ever taken.
AND finally the FIREWORKS! We had a fabulous seat thanks to 1) my friend Jennifer getting me tickets to the Marina Bay Sands event plaza and 2) my early arrival and fabulous seat saving. However, despite my camera fiddling during the show my photos of the fireworks aren’t great because we were just TOO CLOSE for my wide angle lens. Our spot was that good!
Birthdays are a big deal to me but I’ve certainly never celebrated like this before, maybe when I’m 46! So, Happy Birthday to you Singapore it was quite a party! I hope we get to celebrate together again someday!
How do you end an evening like this? With my fabulous friend and fellow foodie Sarah Furner and a Frenchie Burger at DB Bistro. Just in case you did not know, Morbier cheese is amazing. If you get an opportunity to try it do NOT say no.
Followed by a molten chocolate cake with chocolate gelato and vanilla ice cream. Yum.
An excellent ending to an excellent evening.
AWESOME!!! I love seeing a post with pics of you in them. What a fun day and OH MY….that food at the end looks absolutely scrumptious!
Awesome story and photos! Wish I was there.
i’m still in denial that you’re moving and you won’t be posting your beautiful photos of asia anymore. wahhhh…
also, good thing we didn’t move back! i mean, if you’re not going to be there, what’s the point?!
love the pictures! keep ‘em comin’!
Thanks Lynette! I’m 95% in denial too… I still secretly wish you would have moved here so I could have come to visit!
Singapore truly is amazing. So young but so accomplished not to mention so much character. These photos are so wonderful. Looks like such a fun evening!