I’ve noticed – that in more than one country and in more than
one culture – that generally Asians really enjoy shopping. See, I would only go to a mall when I really
needed to buy something. But, maybe that’s
a reflection of where I grew up, a place that had only one mall that was really
worth going to. Now if I need anything,
I just need to take the MRT – subway – to Orchard Road, Singapore’s mega
shopping district. If you are looking to
go, just keep an eye out for the docked spaceship on the street corner:
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| Ion, at Orchard. |
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| Even its backside looks good. |
Although it’s quite a show of consumerism, it’s a pretty
cool place to go. If you need to find something
commercial in Singapore, it’s a rule of thumb that you can probably find it
here. If you are a suit wearing, power wielding,
maniacal businessman, this is where you’ll spend your millions. Or, if you are a humble teacher, this is
where you’ll go to try to buy English books.
Orchard Rd. is home to the only bookstore with a reputable selection,
albeit at remarkably high prices. Now, if
anyone wants to send me a parcel of books…
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