Tag Archives: green

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 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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Rochester Mall: Too Stuffed for Pie

Posted on October 23, 2012 by bookjunkie

The colours of these halloween buckets were popping. Saw them at the Rochester Market where there was a huge range of organic stuff on sale. Love this mall with all it’s green. It’s just across from the new Star Vista. … Continue reading →

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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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The Scenic Route

Posted on September 27, 2012 by bookjunkie

I may complain that Singapore lacks nature and is just too urban, but sometimes I feel that the roads themselves can be a green oasis. You just need to find the scenic route. But when all that fails there’s always … Continue reading →

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#94. I Truly Love Our Vast Botanic Gardens

Posted on August 15, 2012 by bookjunkie

As I get closer to 100 on my happiness list, I feel that I can go beyond that number and I never thought I would even come close.  It’s quite a lovely feeling. And even though we now have Gardens … Continue reading →

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Samy’s Curry & Food Quirks

Posted on August 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

Feeling a whole lot better today. Hope you’ll read my post about Samy’s Curry at Dempsey. I also talk about food quirks like food touching. On National Day I must say food is the closest thing to my heart about … Continue reading →

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