+ Pix12 | The Padang

Since I have nothing much to blog about tonight, I decided to post this sets of photos I took when we went for a family outing after looking for a prospective little shop we wish to call our own.

These photos were taken back in February, 25th 2006.

We went to take a look at the shop that was advertised for rental, but found it not suitable for the type of business we deal with, even though the asking price was very reasonable.

After we our dinner at Sakura Family Restaurant in Peninsula Plaza, we headed to the Esplanade.

Before that, we had to pass through The Padang - Singapore's premier open field best known for Cricket and Rugby by the Singapore Cricket Club founded in 1852 by the British in colonial times, but a venue well known locally for holding our National Day Parade and celebrations.


From Peninsula Plaza, you can see Swissotel Stamford Singapore on the left and Singapore's new Supreme Court with its UFO disc - I am not sure what they were thinking, while The Padang right in front.

Swissotel Stamford Singapore, formerly known as Westin Stamford is South-East Asia's tallest hotel - not sure if China had overtaken this title with their stacks of concrete slabs.

At the top is a restaurant where panoramic views of the whole premier area of Singapore's business and shopping district can be seen. Great view for National Day fireworks!

To the right is Shanton Way, Singapore's business and financial district. Call out whatever world famous bank you want, most likely there is an HQ there.

Enough talk, photos below. Not great shots because the day was setting. I took the photos about 6:30pm with little light left, but not sure how to work the camera for such lighting.