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.

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.

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.

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.

93/365 - 11-11-13

The most colourful Tuk-Tuks ever, found in Malacca!

92/365 - 10.11.13

.This is Kranji War Memorial.  Dave and I braved both an early start and the monsoon to attend a very touching Remembrance Sunday service.

91/365 - 9.11.13

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A Batmobile in Singapore, awaiting Matthew.

90/365 - 8.11.13

A visit to Samy's meant a curry feast served on banana leaves, washed down with fresh lime juice (delicious) or beer for the Master.

89/365 - 7.11.13

Two ladies choosing their saris from literally thousands of different colours and designs in Mustapha's store.

88/365 - 6.11.13

Dairy Queen delights!

87/365 - 5.11.13

Woo!  Dairy Queen brought back memories of holidays in America and dipped cones!

86/365 - 4.11.13

When it's too hot to do much, the Dooleys retreat to Cedele's for coffee and red velvet cake!

85/365 - 3.11.13

Contemporary artwork along Collyer Quay.

84/365 - 2.11.13

Spotted this in Plaza Singapura and thought of Matthew!

83/365 - 1.11.13

Little India illuminations.

82/365 - 31.10.13

Little India is all decorated and ready for the big celebrations!

81/365 - 30.10.13

Aislinn tries an Indian outfit for Deepavali.

80/365 - 29.10.13

Garlands hanging at a street stall in Little India.

79/365 - 28.10.13

Norma and I practise our gyrations and 'lightbulb twisting' moves ready for the Deepavali Assembly.

78/365 - 27.10.13

In full Night Safari gear!

77/365 - 26.10.13

Striking sculpture down in the City.