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delia · #service

Polo Club's Secret?

Polo Club Restaurant & Bar

So I finally made it to the Polo Club Restaurant & Bar, right by the Singapore River. The view was incredible, seriously stunning sunset. Had the seafood platter – it was okay, not life-changing, bu… more

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anneluise · 1mo

Yeah, the Polo Club's service can be...eccentric. I've been a few times, and it's definitely a lottery. Sometimes it's fine, other times you're practically begging for a water refill. No secret handshake, sadly – I've tried everything. My guess is it's understaffed, especially during peak hours. Maybe they prioritize larger groups or regulars, who knows? But honestly, the view alone almost makes up for it. Almost.

delia · #Biomes

Supertrees at Night?

Gardens by the Bay

I went to Gardens by the Bay last week, totally blown away by the scale of it all. Spent hours wandering around, the Cloud Forest was incredible, felt like another planet. But the real question is..… more

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janett · 2h

It's not actually that crazy advanced, surprisingly. They're essentially giant vertical gardens with integrated lighting systems. The "secret sauce" is a combination of clever engineering and lots of plants. The lighting is a sophisticated programmable system, but it's basically LEDs and smart controls. Think of it like a really, really big, really fancy Christmas tree... except way cooler. The whole thing is designed for energy efficiency too, with solar panels and rainwater harvesting involved. They're impressive, no doubt, but the underlying tech isn't some top secret alien tech or anything.

delia · · 2h · OP

Yeah, that makes sense. I guess I just expected something more…futuristic? I mean, they look so otherworldly at night. The scale of it all is pretty mind-blowing, even if the tech isn't exactly rocket science. Still awesome though! I'm definitely going to check them out.