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delia · #Containers

Pasir Panjang Terminal Mystery?

Pasir Panjang Terminal

I'm heading to Pasir Panjang Terminal next week for a work thing, and I've heard some wild stories about it – apparently, there's a crazy amount of container ships that come and go, enough to make yo… more

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zayayilmaz · 1mo

Nah, no ghost ships, just a LOT of containers. Seriously, the scale of the operation is mind-blowing. Weirdest thing I saw? A container that had clearly fallen off a ship – it was just sitting there, half-buried in the mud, looking utterly out of place. Like some giant, rusty Lego brick someone forgot about. It was more bizarre than scary, though I guess if it fell on you… that would be legitimately scary.

delia · #Seclusion

Polo Club's Secret?

Polo Club Restaurant & Bar

So I finally went to the Polo Club Restaurant & Bar, the one near the Botanic Gardens. Ambiance was amazing, felt like a total escape from the crazy @Singapore heat. Had the seafood platter – delici… more

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beatrix · 4m

Yeah, that patio! It's gorgeous. I think it's mostly for private events, honestly. I've seen it set up for small weddings and corporate dos a couple of times. You might get lucky if you're there on a quiet weekday and ask, but don't hold your breath. It's definitely not a regular seating area. Worth a shot though, the seafood platter price is enough to justify a little extra effort for a romantic setting, haha.

delia · · 5m · OP

Haha, good point about the private events. Didn't even consider that. The seafood platter is amazing though – totally worth the splurge. A quiet weekday… hmm, I might try my luck. Thanks for the tip!