Category Archives: Nature

New Space to Relax: Lovely Parkland Green

Posted on January 20, 2015 by bookjunkie

I had no idea that Parkland Green existed till B suggested we go there. Parts of it hardly looked like Singapore. I loved the section of trees that in a distance made me feel like I was transported to a … Continue reading →

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Refreshed at the Labrador Nature Reserve

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

I feel that I haven’t explored enough of Singapore especially it’s nature reserves. I’ve never been to Labrador Park and dropped by to explore, but B decided we’d come another day as it was drizzling. So these are the photos … Continue reading →

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Singapore Daily Photos: About to Rain at Gillman Barracks

Posted on May 26, 2013 by bookjunkie

Love this new green space we discovered. The old white colonial buildings which are now art galleries are beautiful in this setting.

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Sembawang: Green & Soothing

Posted on April 22, 2013 by bookjunkie

The walk to Sembawang MRT can be pleasant just after the rain. There is a stretch of road that reminds me of our Botanic Gardens. And this is the part of the red line that is above ground. No air-conditioning … Continue reading →

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The Quiet of Sembawang Beach

Posted on January 7, 2013 by bookjunkie

Headed towards the quiet of Sembawang beach and it felt good to walk around (although there is still renovation going on and lots of barricades up). Trying to get with the usual New Year promise that everyone makes – to … Continue reading →

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The Wild Monkeys at Lower Pierce

Posted on December 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

We like coming to Lower Pierce. It’s nice and peaceful. B was laughing at me because I was scared of the monkeys. He’s more of an animal person than I am and he is quite fond of them. I find … Continue reading →

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East Coast: Dining Places near the Sea

Posted on December 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

We are still awaiting for the renovations at the East Coast Beach to be complete. Used to hang out at the Macs there but it’s since moved further down to where all the seafood restaurants are.

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Storm Clouds Gathered at East Coast Beach

Posted on October 25, 2012 by bookjunkie

A stormy day at East Coast Beach. The sky threatened, but we did not let it keep us away till fat droplets hit our faces. Warm rain is not strange to us here. And somehow. If you didn’t tell me … Continue reading →

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Botanic Gardens Cafe: Had Crappy Desserts but Loved the Pretty Fountains

Posted on October 25, 2012 by bookjunkie

Wrote about it here.

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Botanic Gardens: Don’t Squish the Millipedes

Posted on October 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Thought the blog needed a bit more green and perhaps a little break from the all food posts. This is another long overdue post – a trip with D to Botanic Gardens. We did make a food stop at the … Continue reading →

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