Hello from Singapore! After over 20 hours of traveling, I reached my final destination and the continent of Asia. I am enjoying it so far, but I have mainly been sleeping off the jetlag and trying to find times to get outside when it stops raining (Southwest Monsoon season = lots of rain). I enjoyed karaage don chicken at a restaurant near my stay in Chinatown today, and it was delicious! This is a meal I often enjoy in America, so it was nice to have it at a more “traditional” place. I spent time walking around my neighborhood, and I stopped at multiple small shops inside and near the Chinatown Complex with the food stalls. Unfortunately, many of the stalls are cash only, so my next mission will be to get some cash. Also, I have noticed the people here have been so incredibly kind so far! At lunch, the hostess stopped by to get to know me and gave me a full list of recommendations. Solo traveling is mainly on your own, of course, but I have found that the kindness of strangers goes a long way as well. Whether it’s asking if you’re at the right train stop or the best place to grab some groceries, local strangers are part of what has shaped my travel experience.
