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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1972-11-30, Page 31• s.►: �es� . e►rtra.wer i., 1,111111111111 warn, SingapcIr� - The Garden City Much has been said and written about Singapore, the Garden City, yet most Canadians know very little about this city'and is- sk land which bear the same name. Very .few Canadians have visited Singapore as it is quite far away from is here -in North America, however more and more experi- enced and some not -so -experi- enced Canadian travellers are discovering the warmth and charm it has to offer. The tropical climate, the won- derful sights to see, the great duty-free 'shopping bargains, the marvellous mixture of people liv- ing inharmony to make "Instant M, Asia". these are some of the things I discovered during my re- cent visit. Singapore consists of the Island oT Singapore and �4 other small isIands.slt is flanked by Malaysia on the north, Philipines on the nr rth-east and Indonesia on the south. The city of Singapore is situated at the Southern part of the island. Climatically speaking, there is no distinct wet or dry season as « rain falls throughout the year. Singapore gets the heaviest rain- fall during the first half of the northeast monsoon, from No- d * e • 1a► • .rr Goderich I FRENCH Dry Cleaners .if 35 WEST ST 524-8452 BUY THAT NEW CAR Chang. Up ',unto i tot To HOU st.�l sdtid tosiod Tiros from vember to January. The average day temperature is approxi- mately 85 degrees and at night 75 degrees. Singapore does not get the name "Garden City" by acci- dent. The natural vegetation is tropically evergreen; orchidsk, ferns, lianas, rotans and climbers grow in such abundance every- where. At present, the Singapore Government has undertaken a project to plant grass, trees, flowers and shrubs along road -di- viders, circuses and road -junc- tions in order to make Singapore the cleanest, greenest city in South -East Asia. We saw lush tropical greenery everywhere we went, even in the heart of the city. Age-old' Angsanas, Casuarinas, Rain Trees,,Flame of the Forests line the roads to form leafy arch- es, while colourful Bougainvillae, Canna shrubs and Rhododendron bushes grow freely along the wayside. The Bukit Timah. Na-' ture Reserve is well worth a visit because of its unusual trees, shrubs and creepers. What does one do and see in Singapore? Let me tell you brief- ly some of the places of interest and other attractions we visited during our stay. There's China- town With a teeming hub of in- credible sights, . soundsand smells of Asia, Here we saw the specialty • cook select pieces of snake, ;turtle, flying fox and every conceivable kind of food- , stuff from the rich harvest of land and,sea. And the medicine shops sell anythingfrom ginseng to dried sea horses. The latest addi- tions to chinatown are People's Park andOutram Park... multi- storey shops where bargaining is a fine art. Another favourite with many tourists is to rest for 'a few mo- ments in the Elizabeth Walk. We happened to be there in, the late afternoon. Built on almost a Mile BODY REPAIR RELIABLE'ECONOMICAL 101 -You'll Get a Good Deal from Us.. r Just ask your friends. You can rely on us for fair estimates, reasonable costs, expert work. After accident damage _or just daily wear and tear, let us' restore your car's Tike -new look. FRONT END ALIdNMENT SPECIALISTS Windshield Replacement at Competitve Prices ""• MILLS MOTOR SALES LTD. tr. St. David St., Goderich .-,. 524-9449 free ESTIMATE Walk is a pleasant promenade not far froth the centre of the main shopping area. We watched a - tropical sunset and saw Sin pore's "Instant Asia" go� by.' Chi nese „girls in colourful cheong- sams, vivacious Malay girls in sarong kebayas and willowy In- dian girls in graceful saris, Flowering shrubs, colourful bou- ''gainvilleas arid lush age-old rain - trees add to the beauty of Eliza - both Walk. • Singapore is unique . for its unique 'pasar• ma'am' and in case you don't already know, these are • night markets. My wife literally thought she was in Paradise here. Basically what +hey are is hun- 'dreds of colourful stalls getting together every evening of the week at different sites throughout the island, displayir)g their temp- ting wares by glowing lamplight. The variety of things you can buy . at a pasar ma'am is quite incred-- ible. . anything from exotic bright fabrics, sandals, souvenir items, pop and folk records, fresh' fruit and tasty snacks, pots and pans, toys, children's clothes, ba- tik shirts... all at bargain prices. The 'pasar malam' is undoubted ly the favourite shopping excur-` sion for. the Singapor.eari- family and we'niet wally of them as we mingled with the many people at the market. I would advise that uu stake this a must during your stay in Singapore... chances are there will be one near your hotel, Eating is a pure delight in Sing- apore. There are a variety of foods to be found beginning with Chinese, Malay, Indonesian; In- dian and. European. The Chinese cooking boasts the Cantonese, Hunanese, 'Teochew, Szechuan and Jokkien styles, each with their own distinctive flavours and dressing. Malay and Indonesian type food is mainly of Sumatran origin and known as Nasi Pa- dang. This style of cooking uses plenty of chili, pepper and spices. One of the inost famous Malay dishes is satay Which is tenderi- zed spiced mutton, chicken or. • beef barbecued over charcoal and dipped in a chili -hot peanut sauce. They are served skewered and'cost 30 cents a stick .depend- ing on 'where they are sold. Authentic Indian food is pre- pared to perfection in many res- taurants in Serangoon Rd. One first-class Muslim restaurant in Hi11'Street serves nasi bryani as' well as Tandoori chicken, fish frauzini, .a wide variety of naan . and pilau prepared in Kashmiri style. A wide .range of European food is served in the large hotel restaurants: Italian chicken cac- ciatore, Russian borsch, Mongo- lian steak, Swiss lobster flambe, French chateaubriand, Ameri- can princess salads, Scottish sal- mon, Sydney oysters, New Zea- land steak. Vintage spirits and wines are always available and service is impeccable. 0.' of' reclaimed land, Elizabeth10, PONTIAC-11 MC I pi' Only .Authorized Michelin peeler In"Gade rich I would recommend to you for that special evening to remem- ber' .. dinner on board one of the floating restaurants which in- cludes good food, good wine and music to dance to under the stars. .. against a neon -lit city skyline. Yes, Singapore has much to offer the tourist, from sight- seeing, shopping, eating, ming- ling with the local people and just having a wonderful time on this island so far away from us here in Canada., Queen Elizabeth Walk, Singapore THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF PLANE FANCY FOODS Pretty Lufthansa stewardess serves prize-winning epicurean fare to 'passengers on long distance flights. For short flights between German cities, tasty snacks are available to passen- gers before boarding. A typical sele'ction of food in these specially'designed boxes includes cold cuts on, rolls, condiments, fruit.and yogurt, Whether` you're taking an ocean -spanning air Odyssey or a short flight between two nearby cities, one inter- national airline really strives to please when .11. comes to dining aloft. From an appetizing snack - pack that solves the problem of meal service on short flights within Germany to a first/ class cpicureari ad t,,nture crossing the North Atlantic, Lufthansa German Airlines maintains superior cuisine standards on its six -continent • network. . The care and concern for quality that marks its first class "Senator Service" on long distance flights is also a tradition in economy, class. Here, too, food has a conti- nental flavor with several unusual touches. Menus change every month one example, prime filet mignon preceded by a special shrimp or crabmeat appetizer and followed by a delicious dessert. Symbol of the airline's Senator Service' is a long- stemmed Baccarat Rose, which. is •presented'- to each first class passenger. Eight select hors d'oeuvres served from a robing. ,cart are part of every main meal. These include Caviar Sevruga Malossol offered with Russian vodka, pate de foie gras, stuffed eggs with smoked eel, tried scampi, hearts of palm salad or perhaps medallions of lobster in aspic, smoked breast of chicken, filet of trout with artichoke salad among the other choices. The soup course might be cream or consomme With cheese sticks. Six different entrees are available on each transatlantic flight. Choices might include filet of beef with bearnaise sauce, steamed turbot in lob- ster sauce, glazed_ saddle of TO GODERICH ELECTORS With five children in our school system. I am vitally -interested in good education. For the past seventeen months' T -have represented you as a trustee and want to continue in the job. • PRESENTLY. CHAIRMAN, MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. ' HURON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION n 141. 3 • 7'.'YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A SCHOOL TRUSTEE ask for your support on December 4 EY HILL 'veal, roast duckling a ('orange, Sauerbraten, or a variety of others. Peach cardinal, chocolate -mousse or other luscious des- serts, along with a basket of fresh fruits, assorted cheeses from many , countries and freshly . brewed coffee com- plete the gourmet steal which is topped with German brandy, cognac, liqueurs and chocolates. ,Lufthansa believes it is important that all its passeri- gers.''feel at home' on board. Therefore, Japanese special. - ties are part of the bill of fare on Far East flights, service to India includes vegetarian meals, and South American routes feature Latin favorites. Meals in accord with religious beliefs, such as kosher and Hindu, and those for passen- gers on special diets are also served if requested when reservations are made. For the young traveler, the German airline offers a choice of "Jupior Menus". " All of which indicates that • there's a lot more truth than poetry to the expression: "Getting there is half the fun." Safety deposit boxes from $5! 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