October 4, 2011

Sunday means Ultimate Frisbee

Nearly every weekend we get together (usually at the Botanic Gardens) for a game of Ultimate Frisbee, followed by dinner at a local food court.  Its a great way to end the weekend.  If you want to join, you can find the Facebook group here.




September 24, 2011

Views from Singapore Flyer

Marina Bay and the CBD
Looking North over Kallang River







May 29, 2011

Rainstorm and Sunset

Sometimes a rainstorm at sunset gives rise to the most amazing colours. 


May 21, 2011

Sunday Brunch at Changi Sailing Club

I'm always on the lookout for places to take a break from the rat-race and I found the restaurant at Changi Sailing Club fits the bill perfectly.  Even better - they're open for a shady Sunday morning brunch...
Unfortunately they don't have a large breakfast menu - in fact, there is only one breakfast offer - a Full American Breakfast with egg, bacon, beans and much more - but still worth going.

March 26, 2011

Super Fun Family Carnival at Kerrisdale


The condominium block where I live has a number of social events during the year for the residents (mainly the children, but the adults enjoy them too).  Today was the Super Fun Family Fun Carnival and here are some of the pictures from the event:
A lucky draw kicked off the proceedings for the day
and hotdogs and popcorn were on hand to quell the hunger pangs
There were many games - one of which involved tying the participants together
A garage sale
Miniature Golf
Balloon Man
Bubble Machine
and a Magic Show were all put on for the enjoyment of the residents
the guest of honour was MP Denise Phua along with Edwin Thong
who watched a dance performed by the children
and then awarded the prizes for the fancy dress.
(I couldn't resist this one - the reluctant contestant)




January 24, 2011

Shrine Hunting at McRitchie Resevoir

Finding the Shrine was one of the things on my "to do before I leave Singapore list" and for better or worse, I've now done it.  It is not at all well publicised, stories abound as to how the pathway has been deliberately blocked, I couldn't find any maps and even some of the GPS co-ordinates on the web for the location are incorrect - but in spite of all the above we found it!  It was well worth the effort and it is one of the few serene contemplative places that I've found in Singapore (but don't tell anyone please).
 Some of the obstacles on the path
 Stairway to Heaven
 Reflection Pool
Contemplation


August 16, 2010

Football - Youth Olympics in Singapore





View from my balcony of the Jalan Besar Stadium where the Football for the Youth Olympic Games is being contested.  Unfortunately just a bit too far away to watch, but far enough not to hear to vuvuzela's (yeah - they made it to Singapore!)