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!)

Recreation in Singapore

Singapore has one of the highest population densities of the world (and the government is encouraging growth).  This means that most of the population live in high-rise, high-density accommodation.  As a result, public recreation spaces are extremely important and this is one of the newest additions.  It is quite compact, but contains shaded spaces, grass for playing on, a running / walking track and exercise stations (which include instructions on stretching). 

General Function Room

With space in Singapore at a premium it can be quite difficult to find a suitable space to have social functions. Traditional meals such as Chinese New Year Celebrations are held at restaurant and hotels, but a kids birthday party? Most of the large private condominums (vs government housing - HDB's) have at least 1 function room which is available for use by the residents. Uses include weddings, meetings, exercise classes and of course... parties

Breakfast at Royal Cape Yacht Club - Cape Town

I thought I'd share some a sight from Cape Town while I am on holiday here. Enjoy.

Am I On the Right Bus?

The other day I climbed on bus no 107 and did a double-take, wondering whether I was really on the right bus, but I was. It was part of the Nokia 5130 Express Music campaign.

The Wedding Album

In the evenings around Boat Quay you will see bridal couples having their pictures taken. These couples are not yet married and in a number of cases the bride is not wearing her actual wedding dress. These pictures will form the basis for a book of pictures of the couple on display at the wedding. Although I don't agree with the vast quantities of money that are spent on weddings, this is one custom that I will probably incorporate into my own one day. Because the pictures are taken before the wedding day itself there is less pressure to "hurry up" for the waiting guests.