Singapore's two Raffles, magic and modern

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: November 2, 1986| Author: | Copyright information

SINGAPORE A slowly circling ceiling fan moves soggy tropical heat among the lacy wrought-iron tables and chairs of Palm Court.

A royal blue bird with black cockade trills from its cage, joining a cheerful chorus of chirps and warbles along the veranda's rafters. Beyond the birds, tall travelers palms grace a wide courtyard, enlivened by brilliant bougainvillea and lavender orchids.

We are enjoying breakfast at the Raffles Hotel, Singapore's 100-year-old symbol of the romantic Orient, of the bygone elegance and snobbery of colonial Britain. It's a venerable watering hole for writers, ...

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