Chapter 10: Singapore Rules and Revelations
The day began with a short, scenic ride along the South China Sea,
seventeen kilometres of coastline leading us to the ferry port. The
regular ferry refused bicycles, leaving us with only one option: the
“Bum-Boat,” a vessel that departed only when twelve passengers—or
“bums”—had gathered. It was slower, taking nearly an hour to cross
the Straits of Johor, but cheaper, and in its own way more
memorable. By the time we disembarked, we had technically arrived
in Singapore before leaving Malaysia, our passports stamped for a
thirty-day stay.