I want to start off by telling you about our trip to the Far East. After a 13½-hour nonstop flight from L.A. we arrived in Shanghai. I was amazed to see such a beautiful modern city. Last time we visited China was about 28 years ago, all I saw was bicycles and a few buildings. Now you see lots of cars, soaring buildings and shopping centers filled with the latest fashions.
We then drove 2½ hours to West Lake which is located in the center of historic Hangzhou. They have many beautiful parks and lakes. We took a wonderful boat ride and saw an incredible sound and light show one evening. It also seems to be a place where couples go to have their wedding pictures taken. Next stop was Hong Kong where every night we saw a laser and light show at the harbor. This was a great place for shopping and wonderful food, particularly dim sum. I was thrilled to meet Keith Yip from Rock In Music while we were there.
Next we flew to Kota Kinabalu in the northwest coast of Borneo, Malaysia. The Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa was so awesome and romantic that the only time we left it was to see the orangutans. This was one of the most unique experiences of the trip because it’s very rare to see them in their natural habitat. I have to mention that every night was special because we were able to listen and dance to the best band I’ve heard in years!
Our last stop was Singapore. We stayed at the new Marina Bay Sands Hotel. I have never, in all my years of traveling, stayed in a hotel that was so breath-taking. It’s composed of three towers that are connected on the 57th floor by the longest infinity pool I have ever seen. Needless to say, we spent a lot of time swimming both in the afternoon and the evening. You have to understand that I rarely go into a swimming pool but I just had to enjoy this one. Other highlights included a visit to the Night Zoo (the only one in the world) and taking a ride on the biggest Ferris wheel in the world, the Singapore Flyer. For all of you who have asked me if I was performing on this trip, I can happily say, “Yes.” I did a very special performance here.
After a 15-hour nonstop flight from Singapore to L.A. and then another 5 hour flight to Miami, we were finally home but not for long. After three nights, we flew down to St. Thomas. Here I performed for the Rotary Club East’s Literacy for Life initiative to benefit the Early Learning Center at Antilles School. The Economics of Education states that each dollar invested in the pre-school education of three- and four-year-old children from low-income families will contribute to their success in school and, consequently, throughout life. Early childhood interventions of high quality have lasting effects on learning and motivation. I felt honored to be part of this extraordinary concept and event.
Since our return, I am back in the studio and hope to finish my vocals before I leave in July for our next adventure.
I wish everyone a great start to the Summer.
Lots of Love and Smiles,
Sylvia
Far East Trip 2011
Rotary East Fundraiser
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