Boutique Lane

The last time we visited Singapore, we stayed near Robertson Quay - an easy walk from the Colonial District, the CBD and the pristine waterfront which make up the center of Singapore's tourist attractions. It served as the perfect location, making travel simple with toddlers. This trip serves a different purpose. The client pays the hoel bill, and so the client houses Dave within easy walking distance of their office. This has served us well this time around, as the Park Royal Hotel on Beach Road is on the edge of Kampong Glam, the Arabian neighborhood, and a simple walk from Little India. The streets and shops of these communities are endlessly fascinating, an every food vendor sells something which smells tempting.




But this afternoon I made a delicious discovery. One block over from Arab Street, with its hookah bars, carpet stores and racks of clothes imported from India - interesting browsing of its own sort - I found Haji Lane, practically a back alley but dotted with trendy little boutiques selling outrageous and unique clothes in a wide variety of pieces. Much preferred to the international glam and cookie cutter trends of Orchard Road, I happily explored each shop. And were I born with an Asian frame, I could have dropped some serious cash here.