Monday, 30 September 2013

52/365 - 1.10.13

More Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns!

51/365 - 30.9.13

This is Joel, who makes the most amazing skinny lattes for me everyday at school.  Take a close look at the coffee - he has decorated it with a white rabbit!

50/365 - 29.9.13

The Mid-Autumn festival means that Moon cakes (not for the faint-hearted) and lanterns are everywhere, especially here in ChinaTown.  These were decorated by local children.

49/365 - 28.9.13

We went to an evening open air concert at the Botanic Gardens - what a lovely setting!

48/365 - 27.9.13

A happy husband: rugby on the big screen, a pint of 'White Rabbit' (yes, a few did disappear down the hatch!), a pizza on order and a real-life brewery in the background!

Thursday, 26 September 2013

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

44/365 - 23.9.13

Haw Par Villa - where Singaporeans escaped reality before Universal Studios arrived.

43/365 - 22.9.13

Dave grovels to the Buddha at Haw Par Villa.

Saturday, 21 September 2013

42/365 - 21.9.13

View of the Alkaff bridge over the Singapore River at Robertson Quay, early evening.  It was so very pleasant, strolling by the river before finding a spot for a drink and a pizza, just watching the world go by.

41/365 - 20.9.13

We were at the Col Bar for an end-of-the-week wind-down drink, when this happy couple appeared.  It was only after I had offered my congratulations that I was informed they were not yet married!  Apparently in Singapore the bride has more than one dress and the couple embark on a grand photographic tour weeks before their happy day - the bride was wearing walking boots and thick socks, so she was well prepared for her tour today!

40/365 - 19.9.13

The JCube, shopping mall, eaterie, IMax and ice rink.  Photo taken from the MRT station at Jurong East, early evening.  I love how Singapore lights up at night!

Tuesday, 17 September 2013

39/365 - 18.9.13

The Singaporeans know how to get a message across!

38/365 - 17.9.13

And this was the view!

37/365 - 16.9.13

Aislinn taking a photo of herself and the view over the rainforest canopy towards the MacRitchie reservoir.

Saturday, 14 September 2013

36/365 - 15.9.13

The skywalk up in the canopy of the rainforest at MacRitchie reservoir.

Friday, 13 September 2013

35/365 - 14.9.13

Brunch is all the rage here, and as food is involved, so are we!  After a delicious smoked salmon and brie sandwich, Aislinn simply couldn't choose between walnut carrot cake and apple caramello, so she didn't...

34/365 - 13.9.13

A swim in the sun in your very own pool - what more could a girl want?

Thursday, 12 September 2013

33/365 - 12.9.13

A mid-week treat found us in Little India.  Aislinn's new chum Georgia joined us for a curry banquet.

32/365 - 11.9.13

This marvellous tree caught my eye in the Evolution Garden part of the Botanic Gardens; we half expected veloceraptors to come through the foliage!

Tuesday, 10 September 2013

31/365- 10.9.13

His favourite garden, full of wierd and wonderful plants related to the Master's favourite spice.

30/365 - 9.9.13

Inside a waterfall at the Botanic Gardens.

29/365 - 8.9.13

Braving the threat of the monsoon, we explored the beautiful Botanic Gardens.  A rare sight - not the exotic orchid collection, but a photo of us together!

28/365 - 7.9.13

Dave & I spent most of Saturday at VivoCity, one of the larger shopping malls, complete with lakes and fountains on the roof, as well as more shops than you can visit in a day.  Immediately I saw this shop I thought of Matthew, who is a real comic book geek!

Friday, 6 September 2013

27/365 - 6.9.13

Muddy Murphy's pub was brought over from the Emerald Isle in 40 containers!  We timed it right and consumed many happy hour beverages whilst watching Australian rugby and munching spicy chicken drummers.

26/365 - 5.9.13

This amazing structure is called Marina Bay Sands; it is a hotel with the world's highest infinity pool at the top.  Sadly, this can only be accessed if you are a guest and have paid at least $500 for the priviledge!

25/365 - 4.9.13

'A Happy Family of Five' - Singapore is full of lovely tucked-away surprises like this one near the Esplanade theatre.

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

24/365 - 3.9.13

Walking to the bus stop in the monsoon.  The rain is actually bouncing off the path!

23/365 - 2.9.13

This is the Esplanade theatre, otherwise known locally as 'The Durians', given its resemblance to the fruit, and can be found down by the Singapore river.  We shall be there next Monday enjoying a cultural evening of La Traviata!

Sunday, 1 September 2013

22/365 - 1.9.13

The famous Merlion, a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, used as a mascot throughout Singapore.

21/365 - 31.8.13

Inside the Esplanade theatre was a wall of wonderful 3D artwork by Simgapore's schools.  This part represents 'Grace'.

20/365 - 30.8.13

Dave much prefers a cool Tiger beer at the Col Bar, one of Singapore's oldest bars!