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FINAL DAY IN THE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA

 Started the day with breakfast in the hotel Crossroads Buffet.

Went for a final walk through the Tang Plaza and other underground malls.  Read today that the food court in Tang Plaza is the best in Singapore.



Ended evening in the Executive Club.
Walked 3560 steps.
Today, we leave the Marriott Tang Plaza for the Ritz-Carlton Millennia.
Tomorrow, the Ritz-Carlton Millennia.

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