I have a confession to make. I've never gone to Chinatown for Chinese New Year! I'm a bit (actually very) crowd phobic, and I hear of huge masses of people at Chinatown this time of year. So I've never gone down to soak in the atmosphere. Disgraceful, isn't it?
Today, I went. Dragged down by Julie, our new Spa Director. But I complied as I'd been driving through and was so attracted by the pretty peach blossom decor they have this year. And I wanted to have some Chinese desserts again, having been eating so healthily in the last few weeks.
We walked from People's Park (not been there since I was knee high to a grass hopper! And still remember the soft ice cream cones I'd get if I was good!), to the Chinese Emporium next door, crossed the road into Smith Street, Temple Street and Chinatown Complex.
Julie was laughing at me being touristy, taking photos of everything. Actually, I was pretty restrained. And actually didn't get the chance to photograph the pretty peach blossoms. And I forgot about the huge dried squid this lady was holding up when I drove past a week ago. I was massive! A good 2 feet or more long! That would have been one hell of a photo! What else you'd do with it is beyond me!
After a couple of hours, we managed to pick up a few things for the spa, then headed back. Me totally exhausted! I'm just glad I dodn't have to join the long queue for Bak Kwa and other traditional goodies & decor. I'm skipping the country again!
