Tag Archives: nature

Beauty of a Singapore Sunset

Posted on May 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

Our sunsets don’t last for very long, but when I pay attention, I’m always thrilled. Watch out for them at about 7.10 pm. I also appreciate the moments as the sun makes her descent on the horizon, and this glorious … Continue reading →

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Books for a Dollar at Kallang Leisure Park

Posted on April 24, 2012 by bookjunkie

When I was taking the escalator at the MRT station called Stadium, it jerked. I then wondered what if this thing suddenly stopped? It would be a long flight down. Pretty scary as I think this very long escalator goes … Continue reading →

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Half Rainy Half Sunny

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

Sometimes the sky in Singapore can look really interesting when you can see that it’s raining a distance away but in the foreground it’s still scorching.

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Bedok Reservoir Park

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bookjunkie

On the way to Bedok Reservoir Park, which is a bit hard to find, we passed by a mosque that looked majestic against the blue sky. I like my photos best when the weather is unbearably hot. They always turn … Continue reading →

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Anyone else notice the Very Huge Moon Tonight?

Posted on February 11, 2012 by bookjunkie

A poor shot of the biggest moon I’ve seen in a while. It’s the hugest light amidst the street lamps. It was spectacular to see and reminded me of that movie Melancholia. What if, the moon was really coming closer … Continue reading →

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Mushrooming Cloud in the East

Posted on December 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just another day, when the sky happens to be pretty darn awesome.

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Singapore’s Prettiest Trees

Posted on December 13, 2011 by bookjunkie

One of the prettiest trees in Singapore is the one with dark branches and yellowish green leaves. I still don’t know what these trees are called, but they don’t seem tropical to me. I have nothing against tropical, but we … Continue reading →

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Helsinki: The Beautiful Harbour

Posted on December 6, 2011 by bookjunkie

Here’s where people take a cruise to places like Tallin in Estonia, Stockholm and St Petersburg in Russia. We didn’t do that as we wanted to experience Helsinki fully and had limited time.  But there is a beauty here that … Continue reading →

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Skansen in Stockholm

Posted on December 2, 2011 by bookjunkie

Skansen which is a ferry or tram ride away from the city centre, was one of my favourite places. It’s where I got to see the Nordic animals.  It’s an open air museum or a sort of cultural theme park … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Stockholm & Helsinki: 7 Things I Loved & Will Miss

Posted on November 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I love experiencing new things. Took advantage of the low season and went to Scandinavia during a period no one wants to go there. Basically it’s mostly dark and grey with just 6 hours of daylight from about 9am to … Continue reading →

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Another Visit to our Beautiful Botanic Gardens (Main Entrance at Tanglin)

Posted on November 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

This times we parked at the side nearer the main entrance. It was a pity that there was construction and cleaning going on when we were there and a lot of the path was blocked. We then made a promise … Continue reading →

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Urban Sketchers Singapore (Part 3 of 3)

Posted on October 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

Just some photos of the URA Building if you want to check out the exhibition going on till Christmas eve. Tanjong Pagar would be the nearest MRT stop. Cool sculptures outside the URA building. Besides Urban Sketchers there was also … Continue reading →

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Red Dot Traffic: That Red Building on Maxwell Road

Posted on October 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

We always drive by this gorgeous red building, but I have never been inside. Been yearning to for quite some time and we finally did it. The building itself at 28 Maxwell Road is called Red Dot Traffic while the … Continue reading →

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Spectacular Grey Skies as the Monsoon Season approaches

Posted on October 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

Wonderfully scary shades of grey, as the thunderstorm looms above. I guess we are moving away from it as you can see how clear the sky still is, far ahead. But we didn’t quite make it. Not that we were … Continue reading →

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What Wabi Sabi Means to Me

Posted on October 19, 2011 by bookjunkie

What is Wabi Sabi? I see it as the appreciation of the imperfect and transient. A reminder that we too, are passing through this life, but for a moment. In a Wabi Sabi home, a flower is placed in a … Continue reading →

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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 4 of 4)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

A glimpse into the rainforest. Glad that there are some areas in the park that are allowed to grow wild and free. Fascinated by the buttress roots. Back to the Casa Verde area with the beautiful fountains. Walked a bit … Continue reading →

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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 3 of 4)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

We were heading towards the Halia Cafe and noticed that this was where the entrance to the National Orchid Garden was located. I was absolutely fascinated by this female tourist who was wearing ‘Sex and the City’ heels. I marveled … Continue reading →

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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 2 of 4)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have a poor sense of direction, so the clearly marked signs were comforting. In green too, blending nicely into the natural surroundings. What was new and cool, was that the MRT station has been included. Even though it was … Continue reading →

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Singapore Botanic Gardens: Most Serene Place in the City (Part 1 of 4)

Posted on October 17, 2011 by bookjunkie

When I feel frazzled, just being in a place where there is a strong natural element, makes me feel serene. Which is why I love the Botanic Gardens. This time we explored just the area around the Visitor’s Centre and … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Samy’s Curry at Demsey

Posted on October 1, 2011 by bookjunkie

After a disappointing meal at Muthu’s at Race Course Road, we took another trip to Demsey, for much more fulfilling non-vegetarian banana leaf meal. Muthu’s was $40 compared to the $27 we spent at Dempsey. Samy’s Curry blew the competition … Continue reading →

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Dempsey Road: Samy’s Curry for another Yummy Banana Leaf Experience

Posted on September 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

Been here countless number of times, enticed by the very tasty South Indian curries and the laid back green backdrop. I’d rather have curry in these open surroundings than in an air-conditioned cafe.  I always think, if Singapore’s temperature fell … Continue reading →

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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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