clark quay at noon

crowds. bah. we just don't mix. put me in a crowded bus, train, esplanade when fireworks are on and i'll be moodier than stale bread. which is why i really enjoyed my walk alone through clark quay last sunday. there were few people, mostly tourist taking a stroll enjoying the quiet in an old place, rich in history. before the changes, shophouses along clark quay and chinatown, the national library.. these made singapore, singapore.

yet, attempts to modernise such places, leaves an aftertaste of bittersweet.