Singapore

I'm heading to Singapore this afternoon to attend the 20th Annual ASEAN Airlines Meeting starting Monday morning.  I'm not entirely sure why I'm going other than to let the rest of Southeast Asia know that Air Mekong exists and "to make a good impression".  So we'll see how that goes.

Singapore is like little slice of California plopped right into the center of Asia.  It's warm, efficient and spotless.  Obviously all the global American chains are here...Starbucks, McDonalds, Chilis, Hooters, Borders, 7-11.  But you can also find California Pizza Kitchen, Swensens and Robinson's Department Stores - all of which seem uniquely Californian (even though they're not necessarily, these days).