Sunday, November 16, 2008

EastCoastLife rides on The Singapore Flyer - WS #50

I was invited to Bausch & Lomb's launch of PureVision® Toric lenses & Daily Disposable Toric lenses. I have astigmatism, yet I could wear contacts. There are uniquely designed contact lenses to meet the special vision correction needs of people with astigmatism. It's great my hubby's an optometrist. :)

We had an 8-course Chinese dinner and enjoyed a free ride on The Singapore Flyer. It is the world's largest observation wheel. Standing at a stunning 165m from the ground, the Flyer offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Marina Bay, our island city and beyond.

Savouring the magnificent skyline views, stunning scenery and waterfront architecture on this 30 minute flight.


I missed the sunset ride because of the long queue. :(

But the night ride was just as lovely!

Singapore Flyer
Adult: S$29.50
Child : S$20.65
Senior: S$23.60

Besides prescribing contact lenses, our optical practice offers a wide selection of traditional and unique designer frames, as well as sports, sunglasses and children’s styles. Christopher is an experienced, licensed optometrist trained to find the glasses that best fit your face and lifestyle.

Christopher Tan
Fan Mei Yeen Optometrist Contact Lens Practitioner
1 Coleman Street #02-35 The Adelphi
Singapore 179803
Tel : 6337 3470 (Appointments required)







47 comments:

Napaboaniya said...

Lucky you!!! Getting the ride!!
I'm still praying for sponsors *lol*

Farah Deen said...

I've never been on the Singapore flyer yet. I bet it will be beautiful form the top most. You know what ECL, you always have fun activities up your sleeve! I wonder how you do it. :)

have a nice week ahead!

stanley said...

The price for the Singapore Flyer ride at $29.50 is quite steep. Can't afford!!
After the cataract operation for both of my eyes two years ago, I have now developed astigmatism. You mean to say astigmatism can be corrected by wearing glasses?

the donG said...

friend of mine was there just days ago. extremely beautiful view!

Doreen said...

Your hubby (right?) was making himself like home in the capsule. LOL. By the way, stunning night view!

Leonard said...

oh..you finally get to ride in the Singapore Flyer... *congrats*

Life Ramblings said...

wow, how lucky and fascinating to enjoy a free ride on the Flyer. the views are awesome too.

Kok said...

ECL,
So nice! Can bring me go if I happened to drop by Singapore next time?:D

singaporeshortstories.blogspot.com said...

the night scenary looks stunning!

I have never been to a ride up the flyer before but next month I will be going there, fully subsidized!

Shinade said...

Okay that's it. I am booking my flight today and coming to live with you.

So make room okay?

You are always having the grandest adventures!!

I'll be there in a few hours so you better get ready:-)))

Kriscell said...

I prefer the night view so colourful. But with my wife then the sunset view would be most romantic :)

lina said...

wah, your hubby an optometrist ka? Can go Singapore and ask your hubby to check my eye or not? Hehehe Kidding!

SGD29.50 if converted to MYR can be quite steep. Wai for ECL to belanja me a ride! :D

I used to wear contact lens, but felt it was too expensive as I too have astigmatism.

Ivan Girl said...

wow! Singapore flyer! maybe we can check it out if ever we go to SG next year.

I wonder if BL's Toric lenses are already available here in Manila? My sister and I are contact lens users. It's my sister who has astigmatism while I am near-sighted.

Darkspore said...

Very nice view! But someone told me they got bored after 10 minutes of getting on it.

oceanskies79 said...

Cool. I was up the Singapore Flyer on 15 Nov 2008, in the afternoon. From your photos, it looks like the night view is lovely too. I wonder how the sunset ride would be?

What an interesting way to publicise the Toric lenses.

day-dreamer said...

Wah... must visit this place if I go to Singapore...

Mariuca said...

Hi ECL, here to drop MPG for the day, or night now! :D

Mariuca said...

Love the night pics too. Wah u are always so busy with ur many invitations, lucky you! :):):)

foongpc said...

Wah! I want to go up the Flyer! : )

SheR. said...

Didn't get the chance to ride SG flyer this time round.........Next year perhaps.

Awake In Rochester said...

ECL,

Bausch & Lomb is based here in Rochester, NY!

HOORAY for Bausch & Lomb!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bausch_&_Lomb

Sheila said...

Looks spectacular! Sunset must be breathtaking.

LadyJava said...

Wah.. awesome.. now astig pple can also wear lenses.. yihaa!!!

The flyer looks so spacious.. have yet to go in one.. no one wants to go with me.. they say expensive and see nothing.. but I beg to differ... I want to go!!!

Empty Streets said...

oohhhhh that looks so wickedly fun :) I want to ride that once i get to visit singapore hopefully next year :) cant wait heheheh

Kok said...

ECL,
Mana you? Hope you're doing fine! Take care and rest more!:)

Jean-Luc Picard said...

I didn't know about the Flyer. It loos fab.

sean said...

Singapore is one of my dream destinations...I know it's just an hour away but I don't have the means...heheheh...well this pics just make me want to go even more...you also have an interesting blog, esp. since this one tries to be a venue for letting your voice be heard in a well-confined society....

Sweet Jasmine said...

Would love to go up the S'pore flyer on my next visit but still not sure if the height is problem for me or not.

singaporeshortstories.blogspot.com said...

Hi Jasmine,

Height should not be a problem as the flyer rotates slowly one.

singaporeshortstories.blogspot.com said...

Hi Sean,

Do come to Singapore during the christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year time, the streets would be abuzz with activities!

singaporeshortstories.blogspot.com said...

A little history about the flyer. It changes its direction of rotation after geomancers thought the intial rotation after it was opened for some months actually is not auspicous, removing wealth of the island than bringing it!

singaporeshortstories.blogspot.com said...

Another place to see the flyer would be at the new Marina Barrage. The new flyer from a distance looks splendid!

sho said...

I haven't been up there yet. But I've heard inside stories about the owner's future plans for the Flyer - from a reliable source of course! keke.

Malaika's mummy said...

very nice view of Singapore City.

singaporeshortstories.blogspot.com said...

Where does ECL really go?

Her blog not updated for sometime liao.

We miss u!

Kok said...

ECL went for secret training lah... kekekeke

Horsoon said...

I've astigmatism too, but my eyes are too small, so was never able to try out contact lens, toric or not...

tigerfish said...

Astig (200 per eye) got perfect contact lens formula or not?

marites1034 said...

i got astigmatism before but I had it operated on.hey, I would love to get to that Singapore Flyer! lucky you!!

mama bok said...

I wanna go on the ride too..:)
I have to see your hubby for new glasses.. when i come home eh.. :)

Shannon said...

I rode the flyer last year before we left SE Asia. I rode during the day and it was amazing, but the night shots make wish time had allowed for a chance to ride at night. Perhaps someday I will make it back that way again!

stanley said...

Does any one know where ECL is??
Could she be in hibernation now and later spring us a surprise with lots of interesting blogs.

J@n!ce said...

What a excellent invitation!! 8 course meal & free ride somemore. Lucky you :):)

Hijackqueen said...

Is that your hubby sleeping buddha on the bench? So cute la. Malaysian sure go pokai for that ride.

Heather said...

Wow those are beautiful pictures of the city's night sky.

Heart of Rachel said...

Amazing photos. It must be breathtaking up there on the Singapore Flyer.

dramaqueen said...

nice photos. i wish i could take singapore flyer too but it is too expensive for me.

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