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Parkview Square, also often referred to as the "Gotham building", due to its Art Deco architectural style that resembles the fictional Gotham City of Batman legend.  A golden crane in the middle of the open plaza greets you - apparently the crane is pointing towards China.  The building is "guarded" by eight gigantic statues of men holding a light ball in their hands.  Unsurprisingly, one of the most expensive buildings in Singapore.

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The beautifully renovated old buildings in the Arab quarter provide a pleasant change to the ultra-modern skyscrapers that now typify Singapore.

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                    Laid back Arab Street, with the Sultan's Mosque in the background.

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                                         Eye-catching display of fabrics in Arab Street.

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                                                     Lanterns for sale on Arab Street.

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                                       A delighted child in the street fountain at Bugis!

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Dave and I went to Jurong Point for a mid-week fast-food fix (Popeye's do a tasty chicken burger infused with Louisiana-style herbs and spices) and I loved their Chinese New Year decorations.

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I spent a pleasant evening at Clarke Quay catching up with an old friend, Karen, who is in Singapore on an important mission - trying to ascertain why 40% of British teachers leave the profession after just 4 years.  I solved the problem for her easily, and could have saved the taxpayer thousands of pounds, had I been asked first!

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                                   This tree has rooted itself right around a boulder.

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We spotted turtles, dragonflies, lizards, squirrels and a couple of white crested laughing thrushes (identified by the information sign) around the peaceful lake in Bukit Timah.

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                             These delicate flowers were discovered by the lake in Bukit Timah.

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Dave strides out during a pleasant stroll through Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.  Bukit Timah means 'Silver Hill'.

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                                  Domestic Teenage Goddess makes healthy breakfast muffins.

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                                                          Surely the best sign ever!

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                                Spotted these striking blooms when walking back to the condo.

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And here is the lovely Meda of The Jolly Roger skillfully pouring Dave's favourite beverage.

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Our newly-discovered local pub, The Jolly Roger, where Dave savours an enormous glass of rapturous Hoegaarden beer.

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A photo of my new craft bag, which arrived as part of a Christmas package of treats for us all from Megan and Matthew.  Chuckle - and thank you!

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The Shoppes at Marina Bay, a shopping mall with its own canal and rowing boats to hire!

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Aislinn takes in the view from the 57th floor of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.

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Supertree Grove - innovative vertical gardens, ranging in height from 25 to 50 m; two of the trees are connected via an aerial walkway. 

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Inside the Flower Dome.

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A view of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel from the Gardens by the Bay.

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Aislinn sprawls on this unusual bench in the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay.

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Happy Birthday Dave!  A celebratory trip to The Gardens by the Bay and up into the Cloud Forest.

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Champagne!  Won by Dave at an art auction for being the most enthusiastic member of the audience - all without parting with a penny!

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The mad-crazy busy Pattaya beach - not for the faint-hearted!

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Aislinn prepares for some serious sunbathing!

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Sights of Saigon: Saigon Post Central Office,  the largest post office in Vietnam, built by Gustave Eiffel, the vaulted roof and arched windows are reminiscent of early European railway stations; two enterprising Vietnamese ladies earn a good living by cooking lunches in their portable kitchens; one of the tanks that stormed the Presidential Palace at the end of the war and Dave meets Ho Chi Minh.

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New Year's Eve and a 2014 ice sculpture!

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Aislinn tucks into a chocolate and banana pancake!

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Inside and outside Hand Dao Go cave!

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Dave proudly shows off his lunch - an enormous prawn, and  more views of Halong Bay.

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Halong Bay: our oarswoman, Anki and Leon, a pleasant Dutch couple we befriended for the day, the landscape and the local school!

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Tranquil and picturesque Halong Bay, Vietnam.

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Merry Christmas!

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Dave gears himself for a jaunt on the ocean waves.

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At the Avenue of the Stars with a view of the illuminated city.

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Sights of Hong Kong: Aberdeen Harbour, the Dooleys on a sampan boat, Chinese pharmacist filled to the rafters with weird and wonderful treatments and a typical packed Kowloon shopping street.

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At the top of the Peak, looking down at the spectacular view of the bay.

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Aislinn enjoys the sights of Hong Kong.

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Christmas came early this year!

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A Gold Class cinema ticket ensured we watched The Hobbit in great comfort, enhanced by waiter service, who delivered popcorn, hot chocolate and a gingerbread crumble latte to our loungers!

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Check out these beautiful Christmas decorations on Orchard Road!