The 55-story high Marina Bay Hotel and Park, with a giant ‘boat’ on top connecting the three towers, complete with pool, casino, restaurants, spa, and more.  And why this photo sums up Singapore is that when Bill Deiss left Singapore in 1984, there was no land here; it was all ocean.  In other words, they built an island, and then put the big boat on top.  Amazing.  And not too dissimilar from other striking illustrations of massive urban development amongst the super cities around Asia, and the technological feats required to make it happen.

Here for a full day of meetings with Bolly Lapok, Archbishop of the Province of Southeast Asia, and others from the Diocese of Singapore, and various folks responsible for relief and development efforts made by the Anglican church in large parts of this region.  Probably won’t be gambling on the big boat.