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View of the capsules from the 2nd floor -
So here we set off on our 50cm/second journey -
Nice view -
The place looks rather spacey-porty at night -
Some of the long stretches to the queue area -
They even have nice compass maps with can double for Kacump Puteh snacks as well! -
About 10 minutes and we are 1/3 into the revolution -
Side rails ensure no angry hordes meet trampoline net -
I never got so interested in Ferris wheels before, but oh well just being the kids I was! -
There are even nets to catch disgruntled falling hordes! -
The night is approaching and we are still climbing up! -
Across the exit aero bridge to... -
The 2nd of the waiting areas for umm. pre-ride photos -
Boarding of the capsule is done without stopping the wheel -
The wheel lights are on past 7pm -
More $$$ spent! -
![You get to enter the wheel only by "aero bridge" which give it a cool "isolated feel"](../../_data/i/upload/2008/09/14/20080914063409-88be3d82-th.jpg "You get to enter the wheel only by "aero bridge" which give it a cool "isolated feel" (2183 visits)")
You get to enter the wheel only by "aero bridge" which give it a cool "isolated feel" -
More of the little circle thingy which make big circle thingy go round -
It still looks like day on the east side -
Here you get to see your green screen photos you've taken pre-ride, costs $12-$20 -
In you go for your Gr8 Moment! -
And everyone's all comfy for the ride, we get air conditioning and 2 entertainment screens! -
Everyone rushed for seats at the start, 5 minutes later, no one was on them! -
And here we are at the VIP room! -
Act like you are on the flyer! -
And we are still just leaving the station! -
Back to the city view (west) -
Some miscellaneous shots of the wheel at night, it rotates colour gradually -
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Then it's off to the Lollipop! -
Finally some things to see! -
Here we are at the top of the revolution -
The night experience is just as unique as the day, or you can experience both like me! -
Here we are at the Singapore Flyer! -
The last of the waiting areas where groups are dispatched in capsule groups -
And that's how it looks like on the back -
And down we go! -
Ok, That is all folks! Remember to check out my article on the flyer itself! -
Some nice shots of the wheel at the shopping area -
![Crossing the "Aero" bridge over the Yakult moat](../../_data/i/upload/2008/09/14/20080914063421-45eb73b1-th.jpg "Crossing the "Aero" bridge over the Yakult moat (2670 visits)")
Crossing the "Aero" bridge over the Yakult moat -
Rawwr I am angry capsule on your tail... -
As it gets darker, the blue glow in the capsule becomes more noticable -
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Some bridging shots -
![Here we are at the central boarding "hording" area](../../_data/i/upload/2008/09/14/20080914063422-5f88adf4-th.jpg "Here we are at the central boarding "hording" area (2444 visits)")
Here we are at the central boarding "hording" area -
Here we spot a UFO calling spire -
Photogenic moment of the transforming marina bay -
A view just as fine as art -
Courtesy of these Mitsubishi heavy duty torque motors (12 of them to be exact) -
Presumably rigged to our capsule roof top compass as well