Geylang

May 15, 2007
Singapore - Day 10

Professor Johnson turns another year older today, so in the celebratory spirit, the class traveled to Geylang for a birthday dinner at Sha Tin. We were stuffed with a copious amount of tasty Chinese food - all of which I have never encountered before. While we were eating, the wait staff kept up the spirits by playing classic children's songs in the background which ranged in theme from birthdays to Christmas.
















Dinner at Sha Tin

Geylang is a neighbourhood in Singapore where one goes to find food, women, or both. Interestingly, the odd numbered streets are filled with well known eateries and the even numbered streets make up Singapore's red light district.

After dinner, we ate some fresh Durian for dessert. HuiPing then offered to lead us in a tour around the red light district. It was an eye opening experience. HP told me that many of the girls come from bordering countries. They stay for a little while to earn some money and then they head back home. It's hard to police them because of the fear they'll take their business underground, making it even harder to control.