It was a quick ride on the packed Sentosa Express from Harbour Front to Sentosa Island where the Resorts World Sentosa is. This is the view from VivoCity, a shopping mall at Harbour Front which is opposite Sentosa Island.
The first stop was Water Front where the integrated resorts are built. The structures that greet you once you step out of the train stop are very modern and pleasing to the eye and there is ample space for moving around so that you will not feel cramped and crowded-in even if there are many people.
There are different levels which make the place more interesting. The Lake of Dreams, actually pools of water, has fountains and sculptures with a picturesque background.
There are six hotels, I think, in this integrated resort and a casino that draws both locals and foreigners. In the lobby there is a huge sculpture of Adam and Eve.
Leading off the lobby is the gallery that houses branded boutiques selling watches, bags, jewellery, etc. catering to the well-heeled.
There is the Forum which is a long walk with restaurants, pubs and souvenir shops on both sides and on two levels. People were thronging this area and many were seated on the benches placed here and there for the feet-weary.
Outside the Forum are candy trees that draw attention to the shops that offer these tempting candies.
Tickets for Universal Studios were sold out and many disappointed people had to content themselves taking photographs outside the entrance.
Other attractions were available and queues could be seen at the ticketing booths. Popular restaurants also had queues waiting for tables.
After our feet’s long ignored protests and with energy levels flagging, we decided to call it a day and took the express back to the mainland where it was another hassle boarding the tightly packed MRT back to where our son stays.
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