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Category Archives: Nature
New Space to Relax: Lovely Parkland Green
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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Tagged Beach, Cafes, East Coast Beach, nature, Parkland Green, relax, Singapore
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Refreshed at the Labrador Nature Reserve
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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Tagged green, Labrador Park, mangrove swamps, nature, nature reserve, tropical jungle
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Sembawang: Green & Soothing
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
The Quiet of Sembawang Beach
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
Posted in Health & Wellness, Nature
Tagged exercise, health, healthy, nature, sea, Sembawang Beach, trees, walk
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The Wild Monkeys at Lower Pierce
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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Tagged beauty, green, Lower Pierce Reservoir, monkeys, nature, Singapore, water, wild
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East Coast: Dining Places near the Sea
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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Tagged dining, East Coast Beach, green, nature, sea, Singapore, trees
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Storm Clouds Gathered at East Coast Beach
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
Posted in Nature, Singapore Living
Tagged Beach, camping, east, East Coast Beach, Ships, shore, Singapore, stormy, tents, windy
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Botanic Gardens Cafe: Had Crappy Desserts but Loved the Pretty Fountains
Wrote about it here.
Posted in Food in Singapore, Nature, Singapore Living, White as Milk
Tagged Botanic Gardens, cafe, desserts, fountains, Singapore, water
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Botanic Gardens: Don’t Squish the Millipedes
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
Posted in Nature, Singapore Living
Tagged Botanic Gardens, Cousin, green, happiness, millipedes, nature, Singapore
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The Scenic Route
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
Sembawang Beach Park: Can’t Wait for the Renovation to be Completed
My partner was very disappointed to find Sembawang beach under renovation. He really likes the laid back nature of this place and doesn’t want it to change. I have to confess I am looking forward to the change and a … Continue reading
#94. I Truly Love Our Vast Botanic Gardens
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
Posted in 100 Reasons to be Happy in Singapore, Nature
Tagged Botanic Gardens, Botanic Gardens MRT, green, nature, park, photos, Singapore, walking
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Weird Singapore Weather
Singapore’s weather can be so wonderfully weird. Sunny in the foreground and dark threatening clouds on the horizon, not too far away. Don’t think I quite captured how contrasting it was.
Beauty of a Singapore Sunset
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
Anyone else notice the Very Huge Moon Tonight?
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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Tagged 2012, biggest, end of the world, Melancholia, Moon, nature, personal, Singapore, thoughts
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Driving towards Orchard Road back in April when there was no Haze
The area around Orchard Road true to it’s name is quite an orchard. I would love to see town (our term since teenhood, for the shopping district) become more of a green oasis just like New York’s Central Park. I … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful, beauty, green, Life, Living, meditation, nature, Orchard Road, photography, photos, pretty, relaxation, Singapore, town, travel, trees
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Tanglin Mall Floods
Unbelievable! This is one of my favourite malls too. There has been heavy rain before, but this mall has never flooded. Pretty shocking footage where it looks like it’s raining inside the mall. [youtube]nBk_zXvVuXo[/youtube] [youtube]QqDEyQdytmc[/youtube] I know it’s been raining … Continue reading
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Tagged drainage, flood, floods, global warming, mall, Orchard Road, rain, Tanglin Mall, weather
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Uniquely Singapore Beaches
I think this is the few places on earth where you can spot huge ships and tankers at the beach. Not so good for swimming, but it’s quite a glorious sight from a distance. All those coconut trees at East … Continue reading
Uniquely Singapore Trees
I just can’t imagine Singapore without our trees. It’s one thing I never take for granted. This wintry tree seems like it belongs somewhere colder, but this was right on our Tiny Island at the former Turf Club. Saw this … Continue reading
Uniquely Singapore Skies
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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Tagged beautiful, beauty, clouds, convectional, cumulous, happiness, Life, Living, nature, personal, photo, photography, pretty, Singapore, skies, sky, storm clouds, weather
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Singapore’s National Bird
Well I would have thought our national bird would be the small black bird with the bright yellow beak that you see hopping about everywhere. I am always terrified that we will run over one because they just sit there … Continue reading
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Tagged bird, bird watching, interesting, Javan Myna, Life, logo, National Bird, nature, Nature Society, progress, SIA, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, symbol, travel guides, trivia, urbanization, yellow
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