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From the Car Window: Bras Basar Road, Victoria Street & Stamford Road

The Singapore Art Museum that used to be the former St Joseph’s Institution. This was where the old MPH used to be. One of the very first bookstores in Singapore that was a treat to go to in the 70’s. … Continue reading

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What I Do Appreciate About Singapore

I am not all about complaining or as what has been annoyingly referred to as ‘noise’ or ‘chatter’ in the local press. There are things that I do love about our country and am so grateful for. 1. Our glorious … Continue reading

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Loysel’s Toy and the Surrounding Green Space

Checked out Loysel’s Toy since the place looked so inviting on this blog, this blog and this blog. But sadly when we got there, it was so crowded with no room for even standing. It was a tight squeeze as … Continue reading

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View from a Singapore Car

Just wanted to do a simple post about the Singapore street scenes as we drive along. One feature is that there’s always construction going on.  The yellow cranes are a familiar sight. I do love the greenery and my favourite … Continue reading

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The New Bedok Point Mall and Directory

I checked out another new mall called Bedok Point, which is a redevelopment of the old Bedok and Changi theatres. I know. This tiny island is sprouting malls like crazy. This one was in the East and my blog pal … Continue reading

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Sembawang Beach: Sand, Grass, Trees and Birds

Some green to soothe tired eyes. That’s Malaysia across the water! An old man was throwing bread to the birds and they were very satisfied.

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Changi Beach: Sea, Sand, Trees and Planes

Macro shot of pretty weeds. This is as close as we will get to Autumn leaves. Powdery sand. It’s hard to believe there are hundreds of people on that contraption in the sky or that I sat in one a … Continue reading

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Journey to Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Castle Park is the symbol of Osaka. The castle was flattened during the war and this is a replica.  Inside the castle is a museum, but everything is in Japanese so I guess it is more meaningful for the … Continue reading

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Old Trees

These were taken at Dempsey Hill, which is part of Tanglin Village. One of the most relaxing places in Singapore to have a meal because the whole place consists of restored old buildings amidst a tropical jungle setting. Singapore would … Continue reading

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Branches Chopped Off

After a spate of falling trees, bare trees with their branches chopped off are now a common sight.

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Lush Trees and Greenery in Singapore

The Upper Bukit Timah area is a lovely place to be with all the green. On the other hand, I couldn’t help being relieved that it wasn’t raining heavily with the recent spate of falling trees. There’s also a nature … Continue reading

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We Now Have Falling Trees To Worry About!

Another tree fell on a car at Ang Mo Kio, Street but luckily this time there were no fatalities – just scratches. It’s pretty scary. Are the trees not properly rooted down, as they are artificially planted for aesthetic reasons? … Continue reading

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#49. Trees, Trees and More Trees

My favourite stretch of road in Singapore, is the one leading towards Changi beach – Changi Coast Road.  The road is clear and runs parallel to the airport runway and you can actually see planes taking off as you drive … Continue reading

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