Helping them get around is a very efficient and affordable public transportation system. Needless to say I, too, took advantage of that.

Oh, and before I forget, some things that may be worth mentioning:

• Traffic is on the left, no surprise, it was once under British rule, but also, because of that, the hot water faucet is on the right.
• Just about all Malls have Money Exchanges and I found one that did not charge commission. Maybe that was why it gave a better rate for cash than travelers' checks.
• Tipping is discouraged. Restaurant bills carry a 10% service charge. And the little extra items that are put on the table while you peruse the menu, like e.g. a hot towel or a small plate of peanuts are included in the bill.
• When showing my Singapore Airlines boarding pass at participating stores, restaurants and attractions, I got nice discounts. There was one catch, though. The pass is valid for 7 days after the date of one's flight. For me that was May 20 and since I arrived on the 22nd. I had already lost two days!
• And last, but not least, in my hotel room I made my acquaintance with a "flush on demand" toilet. No watertank on top of the seat. Just a pushbutton on the wall above it. Short push....short flush. Long push....long flush. Great way to conserve water.