{"id":2542,"date":"2025-03-01T14:48:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T14:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/lions-and-tigers-oh-my\/"},"modified":"2025-03-01T14:48:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T14:48:50","slug":"lions-and-tigers-oh-my","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/lions-and-tigers-oh-my\/","title":{"rendered":"Lions and tigers oh my"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We started the morning with a cable car ride. Our tickets included both cable car lines, as well as a trip on the new glass-bottom capsule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the first stop being Mount Faber, we all schlepped up the hill in not-very-delightful heat and humidity because Pieter saw that there is a Merlion on top at Faber Point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was well worth it since the views were stunning from up there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ride on the rest of the cable lines was very enjoyable and seeing first Singapore and then Sentosa Island from the top was well worth it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back to Hopscotch we went since the rest of the gang wanted to have the cocktail experience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the evening the whole group went off to Clark Quay for dinner and then a city lights cruise on a \u2018bumboat\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only were the lights and views breathtaking, we were also in time to see the  real Merlion as well as a water and light show at Gardens on the Bay. The scale of the show was unimaginable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A brilliant ending to a great time in Singapore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1108-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1108\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Singapore Cable Car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1109-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1109\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The hot and humid walk to the top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1110-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1110\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1111-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1111\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stunning views from the top. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1112-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1112\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Found a Merlion!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1113-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1113\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Lion City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><em>According to Malay legends, Sang Nila Utama was the founderof Singapura.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\"><em>While hunting wild animals on the island he came upon a strange animal resembling a lion and therefore decided to name the island \u201cSinga&#8221; (meaning lion) and \u201cpura\u201d (meaning city)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1114-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1114\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rest of the history murals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1115-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1115\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A vending machine with hot food ready to go. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1116-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1116\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This time we are in the new glass bottom capsule. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1117-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1117\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The down view <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1118-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1118\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our next cruise in 2026 will be on Viking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1119-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1119\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views from the Sentosa Island cable cars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1120-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1120\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Not a sign we see in Orlando<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1121-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1121\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our first Singapore Slings, in a Merlion!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1122-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1122\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eight Treasures Negroni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Drawn from ancient Chinese immortality elixirs, this cocktail is served in a Royal Chinese goblet paired with preserved bayberries, and osmanthus jelly, delightful treats once enjoyed by royalty. With a twist on the classic Negroni, it incorporates eight treasure ratafia, which adds a unique oriental flavour.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1123-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1123\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bennie looks very unsure about the hat. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1124-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1124\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bumboats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1125-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1125\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clark Quay at sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1126-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1126\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Starting our river cruise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1127-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1127\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Merlion guarding the mouth of the river into the city. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1128-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1128\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We were in time for the water and light show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1129-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1129\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1130-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1130\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1131-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1131\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View looking up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1132-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1132\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bumboat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel.monkeydads.com\/2025-southeastasia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/images-posts\/1133-lions-and-tigers-oh-my.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1133\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Last trip on the subway with my otter-ly cute SMRT card. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We started the morning with a cable car ride. 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