Wow. I don't think there's any other word to describe our initial reactions to Singapore; the friendly delegation of NCC cadets sent to meet us, the cleanliness of the airport and the heat. It has, so far, truly surpassed our expectations. Yesterday you read about our first day, with the exotic foods, and flights in the Fokker 50s. A good day by all accounts. Today was just as good.
The food seems to have become slightly more western today, no red hot chilli sauce in sight! Hot dogs for breakfast, spag bol for lunch. Yesterday I enjoyed trying the different Singaporean foods, but I'll have to admit the western grub slid down slightly easier.
Our first stop of the day was Singapore's simulator training center, where we were shown around the simulators and told about the workings of the machine and how they're used. Though the simulators didn't move with your 'plane', the horizontal 300 degree view and vertical 90 degree view made them valuable training aids. Every cadet squadron needs one!
Straight after the simulator center we had a look around the nearby RSAF (Republic of Singapore Air Force) Museum, and learnt a bit about the beginnings of the RSAF and how it's developed.
After a welcomed break, we took the MRT (Like the London Underground) to the marina area, and saw the Singapore skyline it all of it's glory. We had a walk around a mall and were given a mini tour of the area, and after sampling some Singaporean snacks (fried carrot cake, an alternative approach to ice cream and more), we headed back to the camp.
A good, full, day, now to get some sleep so I'm ready for our embassy visit and Chinook flight tomorrow.
Matt
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