Tag Archives: clouds

Wispy Evening Clouds

Posted on April 13, 2015 by bookjunkie

Evenings in Singapore are pretty hot. It only gets cool after 7.30pm when the sun has set. The sky has been undeniably pretty though, with those wispy cirrus clouds.

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Singapore’s Blue Skies

Posted on January 6, 2015 by bookjunkie
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Weather in Singapore during Chinese New Year

Posted on January 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

It’s typically hot and windy during Chinese New Year. But I welcome the short downpours that come and provide much needed relief. The Tamil harvest festival (Ponggal) coincides during this period and was celebrated on Sunday although it’s not a … Continue reading →

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Life in the Tropics

Posted on December 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Even during our rainy months we’re never short of blue skies. Only realized this after experiencing a Northern European winter where the sun is completely blocked out by a blanket of clouds. That was cool too. Especially the no heat … Continue reading →

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Serangoon Garden Market: Best Satay & Mee Soto in Singapore

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have tried the satay at Glutton’s Bay, the East Coast Market, Lau Pa Sat and at many other places, but I think the one at Serangoon Garden Market beats them all. This stall used to be the famous one … Continue reading →

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The Scorching Sun

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

It’s been an unusual October with days of scorching sun. Feels like your skin could peel right off. So glad it’s pouring down right now. What relief.

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Singapore Daily Photo: The 7am Sky

Posted on September 23, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I was a kid the sun seemed to rise a whole lot earlier. These days it only starts to get bright at 7am as the sun rises. In our history, I believe we set our clocks forward, by half … Continue reading →

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Overcast Day

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Sometimes, it surprises me how gorgeous our highways are, especially with the sky as a back drop. Love it when the sky is pretty like this. It also means the day will be cooler than usual. I hope the weather … Continue reading →

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Swirling Thunderstorm Clouds

Posted on July 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

It was a mighty hot 36 degrees celcius today which converts to 97 degrees Farenheit (may not sound too bad, but imagine muggy humidity of around 78%). But there is an upside.  Later in the day I looked up and … Continue reading →

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Uniquely Singapore Skies

Posted on April 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love looking up and taking photos of our skies. In spite of our perpetual summer, we do see quite a bit of variation if we look hard enough. A fine day. Clear skies. Cumulous clouds on a blistering hot … Continue reading →

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