Nicola's 365: 2013

Monday, 16 December 2013

View over the Upper Bukit Timah Road. You can see the Railway Bridge which was part of the old Singapore to Malaya Railway and the dense equatorial forest in the background. Never the less, our ultimate aim this afternoon was High Tea at Cedele's, just visible beyond the bridge.

Sunday, 15 December 2013

126/365 - 14.12.13

The Christmas fairy lights sparkle!

125/365 - 13.12.13

This is a real gingerbread house! We spotted it at The Star shopping mall during a wander after watching The Woman in Black at the theatre and before eating at Nosh.

124/365 - 12.12.13

What a fashion statement!

123/365 - 11.12.13

Aislinn joined me in the Masterchef kitchen at school and whipped up these delicious Rudolf cupcakes!

122/365 - 10.12.13

A poignant reminder and tribute to the brave young men who fought the brutal Japanese here in Kent Ridge.

121/365 - 9.12.13

During a pleasant explore of Kent Ridge National Park, we came across a tiny war museum; the mural on the museum's wall is an artist's impression of the Battle of Bukit Chandu. It cost Dave just 50 cents to browse inside.

120/365 - 8.12.13

This sign says it loud and clear, Singaporean-style!

119/365 - 7.12.13

We treated ourselves to a Big Breakfast down at Orchard after Dr See (!) gave my newly-lasered eyes the all clear.

118/365 - 6.12.13

Spotted in the supermarket - a back-up in case we can't get hold of a turkey!

117/365 - 5.12.13

We don't have a Christmas tree, but a festive forest and Aislinn has an embroidered stocking waiting for Santa to fill.

116/365 - 4.12.13

Dave finally gets to open the birthday bubbles!

115/365 - 3.12 13

Look carefully and you will see Aislinn's name displayed to commemorate her role as Raeburn House Captain.

114/365 - 2.12.13

Aislinn and Georgia pose at the Great Gatsby party.

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

113/365 - 01.12.13

The Year 5 Christmas meal: Anna and Ed compare their taste in hats and colourful tops; Kris skillfully manoeuvres an After Eight mint from his forehead to his mouth whilst modelling his Movember face hair; a calm Amber prepares the bread sauce and Veena and I show the world we are elegant even among the rabble.

112/365 - 30.11.13

Year Five teachers pulling crackers at our Christmas Do at Caro's house.

Friday, 29 November 2013

111/365 - 29.11.13

Mince pies, sparkling wine, cheesy Christmas tunes and lots of tinsel got us in the mood to decorate Year 5 - here are Kris, Anna, Laura and Amber, fellow teachers.

110/365 - 28.11.63

21 yet again! I had a very pleasant day - lots of cake, food, good wishes, cards and presents. Thank you to everyone who made my day so special - Catherine, whose card made me laugh (eventually!), Sigrid and her family for the most amazing book of photos - something I will treasure, Dave and Aislinn for their unique gift-wrapping technique and the fantastic presents, everyone at work for the laughs and good food and of course to Megan and Matt for a tear-jerking video of a tuneful rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

109/365 - 27.11.13

This statue watches all who enter the Royal Palace!

108/365 - 26.11.13

Inside the grounds of the stunning Royal Palace I spotted a monkey and a devil!

107/365 - 25.11.13

Inside the Royal Palace, Bangkok, golden statues abound.

106/365 - 24.11.13

A local Thai plays a catchy beat on his ingenious drums set made from rubbish.

105/365 - 23.11.13

Aislinn jangles the bells at the temple.

104/365 - 22.11.13

The stunning Trai Mit temple in Bangkok. Inside was a priceless gold Buddha.

Sunday, 17 November 2013

103/365 - 21.11.13

In the Lantern Alley, Japanese garden.

102/365 - 20.11.13

Twin pagodas!

101/365 - 19.11.13

Dave, the Pagoda and Confucius.

100/365 - 18.11.13

The pagoda and lake at the Chinese Gardens.

99/365 - 17.11.13

A view of the very pleasant Malacca River and walkways.

Saturday, 16 November 2013

98/365 - 16.11.13

These are the most amazing candles I have ever seen - taller than me - outside a little temple in Malacca.

97/365 - 15.11.13

A monk makes an offering at the Chinese temple, Malacca. Much bell ringing and banging together of fortune sticks is involved.

Thursday, 14 November 2013

96/365 - 14.11.13

In a traditional Malaccan shoemaker's shop, we learn about these 'size 3' shoes - handmade to fit a Chinese lady with bound feet almost 100 years ago.

95/365 - 13.11.13

Class 5.3 poses with the Malaccan Mr Universe!

94/365 - 12-11-13

Laura (fellow teacher) learns all about the skull and crossbones flag - bones beneath the skull means traders on board, bones behind the skull signifies pirates.