Stamps and Letters | The Eras Postal Tour: BeJeweled!

Hey there, happy to have you here! Ready to embark on the Eras Postal Tour with me today? In case you missed the Preps post, click here to catch up but make sure to come back!

Our first stop couldn't get any better than the enchanting Jewel Changi Airport! It tops our itinerary list for today. Connected to the Arrival Hall - Level 1 of Changi Airport Terminal 1, Jewel is a captivating nature-themed attraction. We missed to see this on our initial trip to Singapore in November 2013 as its construction commenced in December 2014, and finally debuted in October 2019 following a five-year development period.

After claiming our luggage, we just had a quick breakfast, then walked into a lush green terraced forest.

Spanning 21,000sqm, this verdant oasis is home to over 2,000 trees, 10,000 shrubs, and the show-stopping Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall.

Perfect timing, we thought, as we patiently waited for the clock to strike 11:00 in the morning. All heads and eyes looked up from where the water would descend. Everyone eagerly watched as the mist started to appear slowly from the top in several cycles.

But not a single drop fell! Why, oh, why!?

Our excitement was momentarily dampened when we learned that the Rain Vortex would not be operating for the day, leaving us with wistful faces. 🙁😟😩😭😫😒😔😞

We waited, still hoping for a reversal of the previous announcement, but there was none. Despite the setback, we savored the tranquil ambiance of the lush garden while watching a band performance before venturing further into Singapore, the City in Nature.

Team Bulaklak (Flower)

While attempting an extreme philately shot with the 'Jewel Changi Airport' stamp didn't go as planned, we embraced the unexpected turn of events.

The stamp had to hide in its rightful place in my bag.

Hubby gave the signal for us to move on so off we went. Just chillin’ on our way out.

Our journey continued with awe-inspiring sights, including the captivating Wonderfall at T2's departure hall. The colossal 14-metre-tall digital waterfall display provided a picturesque backdrop for some memorable snapshots.

The Wonderfall

This spectacle did not escape hubby’s cam and mine

Photographing the photographers…

Equipped with our tourist passes from a vending machine for convenient bus and train transportation, we headed to the train station for our first ride to the hotel, eagerly anticipating more adventures in the vibrant city of Singapore.

Our first train ride

We called it a day after checking in our hotel and having our first dinner.

Meantime, stay tuned for more and the possibility of extreme philately in my upcoming posts. There’s still hope … not today though... just wait and see… Adventure still awaits, so keep exploring with me!

See you in the next post!

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