Beyond that bridge just south of Malaysia, one is always awed by the international accomplishments of Singapore despite its small size. And to live there for a while just before the Covid-19 pandemic, was quite the interesting experience of self-discovery within a society and culture that is both similar, yet quite so foreign at the same time. Beyond its curated gardens [such as Gardens-by-the-Bay], it was most fascinating to see what lay within its pockets of [generally untouched] greenery. And the architectural vestiges of the British rule such as the colonial black-and-white house of Riders Cafe [which was one of many hidden within the trees].