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Singapore's two Raffles, magic and modern
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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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