Excellent signage at Vivocity

I visited Vivocity for the first time today. On leaving the train, I could see the signage leading all the way to Vivocity. This is the best signage that I have seen, among all the MRT stations.

I have travelled to other MRT stations and found that the signage to the nearby buildings and shopping malls to be inadequate. This applies to Bishan, Bugis, Tiong Bahru and Raffles Place stations. I got the impression that there was a reluctance at these stations to show the commercial buildings. Why?

Generally, I find the signages at MRT stations and buildings in Singapore to be inadequate and not friendly to commuters. I was quite refreshing to see a change at Vivocity.

Avoid traffic congestion

I attended an community event at Vivocity today. I decided to drive to the MRT station near my home and take the MRT to Vivocity.

The guest of honour came a little late, due to traffic congestion. I told her that I did not have any problem, as I took the train. I was able to read a book on the journey.

The organiser told me that he just returned from Hong Kong. The public transport system there is much better than Singapore. I have received similar comments from other people who are familiar with the system there.

Like a swan

Look at the posture of the ballet dancer in this picture.
http://www.singaporedancetheatre.com/performance/swanlake.asp

She looks like a graceful swan.

This is the magic of dance. The dancer's movements follow the movement of a particular character. This is the art of the chereographer.

Holiday in Taiwan

I will be travelling to Taiwan tomorrow for 12 days. I am staying with my daughter who works there, but may be travelling to various cities in Taiwan. This will be the first time that I am spending Christmas and the New Year outside of Singapore

I shall continue to update my blog, but it will not be as regular as when I am in Singapore. I wish all my visitors, season's greetings all the best for 2008.