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Tasmania Trip 2019 Day 3: Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens (Lunch)
We stopped for a light lunch at the lovely cafe within the gardens. The cheese platter was so lovely.
Tasmania Trip Day 2: 1 February 2019
Breakfast was at a small, laid back, hipster cafe called the tricycle cafe and bar. Sourdough bread is always heavenly in Australia. It was located at the Salamanca Arts Centre which is very near the Salamanca Market. We walked there … Continue reading
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Tagged Breakfast, marmalade toast, photography, photos, Tasmania, travel
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Tasmania Trip Day 1: 31st January 2019
The trouble with blogging so long after the fact is that memory is not infallible. But I have been desiring to record this last trip taken before covid struck. So here goes. And I’ll mostly let the pictures do the … Continue reading
My Childhood: The Beach & What I Seek in Travel
As a child I didn’t have truly good memories of the beaches in Singapore. My sister and I often developed huge painful welts on our upper arms and always thought it was because we were allergic to sea water. We … Continue reading
Posted in family, Midlife Musings, My Childhood, Singapore Living, Travel
Tagged Beach, childhood, Life, Living, nature, travel
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Never Been on the Singapore Flyer
Somehow when something is so near and available you feel no urgency to use it. Also I have situational claustrophobia, so when this attraction first emerged I had fear let alone a desire to try it. There were incidents of … Continue reading
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Tagged attraction, Claustrophobia, fear, Life, Living, photos, Singapore, Singapore Flyer, travel
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#12. Simple Joys: Having the Option to Not Wear a Mask Indoors
I do it when I feel comfortable enough and usually when it’s not too crowded. But yes I so do enjoy having that freedom.
Posted in Simple Joys, Singapore Living
Tagged covid, Life, Living, mall, mask, photos, Singapore, travel
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#11. Simple Joys: Pretty Things at ION & More Space on the higher floors
I managed to get some peace and eye candy even on a busy weekend. Trying to be grateful for every little thing as I believe it helps in elevating our mood. I can’t afford a thing at Valentino, but I … Continue reading
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Tagged ION, Life, Living, mall, photos, Singapore, travel
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Atas Mall with Fresh Orchid Displays
B pointed out that the orchids at the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands are real and if they are replaced regularly must be super expensive. Me and my cousin D love coming to TWG. The outlet here looks nice but … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, design, Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore, travel
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#9. Simple Joys: Wide Walkways & High Ceilings
Because most malls in Singapore are so cramped with narrow walkways I appreciate something like this at the ‘atas’ (Singlish for high class/ snooty) mall The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
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Tagged Life, Living, mall, Marina Bay Sands, photos, Singapore, travel
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I Couldn’t Get Enough of the Special Chilli at Pu Tien (Jewel)
We ended up here because the other two China restaurant chains we tried required reservations or a very long wait. Have been to Pu Tien years before and thought the food was of high quality. Our usual fare is hawker … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Food in Singapore, Singapore Living
Tagged chilli, Food, photos, Pu Tien, Singapore, sweet sour pork, travel
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If I Had A Year Left To Live
Whatever time I had I would want to spend with the ones I love. And beyond that I would regret not writing down my life story and what I’ve learnt. All the things I’ve kept hidden which is actually not … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Blogging & Writing, Cancer, Midlife Musings, Trauma
Tagged Food, Life, Living, love, trauma, travel, writing
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Travel: Longing for Things I Don’t Get in Singapore
Singapore is much safer and has generally much cleaner air than the cities surrounding us and for that I am grateful. It also has my home sweet home, my stuff and my own bed etc. Travel itself is such a … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living, Travel
Tagged Life, Living, nature, safety, Singapore, travel, weather
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Snake Charmers
Was at Little India in Singapore recently and B pointed out some informational posters to me. One of them brought back memories about snake charmers. B had never seen them as a kid, but I recall seeing them quite often. … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, history, Life, Little India, Living, photography, photos, Singapore, snake charmers, travel
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Manifesting Travel
My cousins put up their results of an online travel quiz, so I was curious enough to do it too. They are a dozen years my junior, so in comparison I really haven’t travelled that much. This survey only looks … Continue reading
Posted in Midlife Musings, Singapore Living, Travel
Tagged Austria, Dreams, Europe, Germany, hopes, manifesting, New Zealand, thoughts, travel
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Perth Trip Day 9: Sad the Trip has Ended but always glad to be home sweet home
My mum was especially happy to be home in her comfort zone. I think I was sad to leave as I prefer the cold weather and nature in Australia. But also have been feeling like I’ve finally been let out … Continue reading
