We have been in Singapore for two years now and Kingsley and I have still not yet gone on the Singapore Flyer.  Which is pretty shocking considering its a major landmark in the city and we actually know the guy who designed and built the flyer!  We ran out of excuses a few weeks ago when our friends Sharon and Dave gave us free tickets to the Flyer.  So last week we finally made it on the Flyer and we were pleasantly surprised by the experience and very impressed with the view.  That we ended up timing it to watch the sun set over Singapore was an added bonus.



The Singapore Flyer is a giant Ferris wheel located in Singapore, constructed in 2005–2008. Described by its operators as an observation wheel, it reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), making it the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller than the London Eye. 






Initially rotating in a counter-clockwise direction when viewed from Marina Centre, its direction was changed on 4 August 2008 under the advice of Feng shui masters.  


 View of Tanjong Rhu the area where we live.  Our condo is located slightly right of center in the photo (with the triangular pointy shaped pinkish colored roof).  I love that our little area is surrounded by lots of parks and open green area.

 Gardens by the Bay currently still under construction.  Super tress and two Bio-domes - the flower dome and cloud forest dome.
 Sunset on the Singapore flyer - looking out onto the business district and Marina Bay Sands hotel.