We took over 500 pictures here, absolutely an amazing place, especially the Orchid Garden. Although we spent over 4 hours, we still didn't see quite everything, but we had a flight to catch.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Botanic Garden, Singapore
Monday, November 15, 2010
We took over 500 pictures here, absolutely an amazing place, especially the Orchid Garden. Although we spent over 4 hours, we still didn't see quite everything, but we had a flight to catch.
We took over 500 pictures here, absolutely an amazing place, especially the Orchid Garden. Although we spent over 4 hours, we still didn't see quite everything, but we had a flight to catch.
Canceled flight, Singapore
Sunday, November 14, 2010
While checking in for our evening flight back to Perth, we were suddenly informed that the flight had been canceled, but no explanation was given. The 30 or so passengers all came to the conclusion that more than likely Jet Star decided it simply wasn't worth it to fly with so few passengers, so they put us up in a hotel and told us to return at the same time the following day. That actually gave us the chance to see the Botanic Garden, which we would have otherwise missed. Bill had no meetings scheduled for Monday but I had to miss my shift at the animal hospital. But the hotel was nice and they gave us meal vouchers so it could have been worse. That is until the flight back, but I'll get to that in the next blog.
While checking in for our evening flight back to Perth, we were suddenly informed that the flight had been canceled, but no explanation was given. The 30 or so passengers all came to the conclusion that more than likely Jet Star decided it simply wasn't worth it to fly with so few passengers, so they put us up in a hotel and told us to return at the same time the following day. That actually gave us the chance to see the Botanic Garden, which we would have otherwise missed. Bill had no meetings scheduled for Monday but I had to miss my shift at the animal hospital. But the hotel was nice and they gave us meal vouchers so it could have been worse. That is until the flight back, but I'll get to that in the next blog.
Sentosa Island and Night Safari, Singapore
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Our friend dropped us off here to spend a few hours - lots of shops, restaurants, a casino and amusement park.
Then on to the Night Safari, located right next to the zoo. Lots of nocturnal animals doing their thing, hard to get any decent pics though in the darkness. Very worthwhile - you can walk, take a tram, or do both. Lots to see.
Our friend dropped us off here to spend a few hours - lots of shops, restaurants, a casino and amusement park.
Then on to the Night Safari, located right next to the zoo. Lots of nocturnal animals doing their thing, hard to get any decent pics though in the darkness. Very worthwhile - you can walk, take a tram, or do both. Lots to see.
Singapore Zoo
Friday - November 12, 2010
Went to the zoo, it was awesome. Animals have lots of space, open enclosures, and the orangatans swing back and forth in the trees right overhead. Seems like they could get out but the trees around the perimeter are equipped with spikes and wires so they can't get down to the ground.
Went to the zoo, it was awesome. Animals have lots of space, open enclosures, and the orangatans swing back and forth in the trees right overhead. Seems like they could get out but the trees around the perimeter are equipped with spikes and wires so they can't get down to the ground.
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The white tigers seemed pretty happy, lying in the shade.
These flying foxes were close enough to touch, and were all busy eating the fruit that was stuck in many of the trees.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Singapore
November 11, 2010
We flew to Singapore to visit an old friend of Bill's, someone he's known since kindergarten but lost contact with years ago. I went to a winery to get a really nice bottle of wine, put it in one of those really pretty wine bags, and without thinking Bill put it in his carry-on. We then had our "What was I thinking?" moment when security pulled it out and said, basically, "Uh, this is over 3 ounces, what were you thinking?" She advised we could either dump it in the bin (no!) or see if customs would allow us to go back through and then ask the airline if they could find our luggage and put it inside (not very likely.) But since we had plenty of time, Bill talked his way back through customs (they had to stamp his passport as having come back into the country, then leaving again, just a few minutes later when he came back through.) At that point they recognized him as the idiot with the wine and waved and welcomed him back.
When he got to the baggage check, several people took on the challenge to figure out what to do with the really nice bottle of wine, and they took Bill's sweatshirt and wrapped it around the bottle, then finished it off with lots of bubble wrap and a cool little handle to carry it with. They called it a "poor man's stripey bag" and sent it off down the conveyor belt - and it actually survived the trip unbroken - amazing. Most hard luggage doesn't fare so well.
We flew to Singapore to visit an old friend of Bill's, someone he's known since kindergarten but lost contact with years ago. I went to a winery to get a really nice bottle of wine, put it in one of those really pretty wine bags, and without thinking Bill put it in his carry-on. We then had our "What was I thinking?" moment when security pulled it out and said, basically, "Uh, this is over 3 ounces, what were you thinking?" She advised we could either dump it in the bin (no!) or see if customs would allow us to go back through and then ask the airline if they could find our luggage and put it inside (not very likely.) But since we had plenty of time, Bill talked his way back through customs (they had to stamp his passport as having come back into the country, then leaving again, just a few minutes later when he came back through.) At that point they recognized him as the idiot with the wine and waved and welcomed him back.
When he got to the baggage check, several people took on the challenge to figure out what to do with the really nice bottle of wine, and they took Bill's sweatshirt and wrapped it around the bottle, then finished it off with lots of bubble wrap and a cool little handle to carry it with. They called it a "poor man's stripey bag" and sent it off down the conveyor belt - and it actually survived the trip unbroken - amazing. Most hard luggage doesn't fare so well.
Melbourne Cup
November 2, 2010
Today was Melbourne Cup, the biggest horse racing event in Australia. It's actually a public holiday in Melbourne, and it's a big celebration even all the way over here in Perth. Our AWC reserved several tables at one of the nicest hotels downtown, and the afternoon included lunch, a fashion show, auction, dancing etc. Tradition says that everyone must wear a hat, and most of them were really goofy with feathers and things sticking out all over like multiple antennas. And the best part is I actually picked the winning horse, out of a field of 24. Seemed simple enough with a name like Americain or something similar that sounded like American - I assumed most women in the club would have picked it for the name, but only one other lady did. Just wish I had bet a lot more than I did.
Today was Melbourne Cup, the biggest horse racing event in Australia. It's actually a public holiday in Melbourne, and it's a big celebration even all the way over here in Perth. Our AWC reserved several tables at one of the nicest hotels downtown, and the afternoon included lunch, a fashion show, auction, dancing etc. Tradition says that everyone must wear a hat, and most of them were really goofy with feathers and things sticking out all over like multiple antennas. And the best part is I actually picked the winning horse, out of a field of 24. Seemed simple enough with a name like Americain or something similar that sounded like American - I assumed most women in the club would have picked it for the name, but only one other lady did. Just wish I had bet a lot more than I did.
Return to postings
Well today is February 10, 2011, and it has been over 4 months since I last blogged, guess I have some catching up to do. We got our first Mac computer and I have still not taken a class, which I desperately need, but have not had time to do. Since I've had difficulty making anything on this machine work, I figured the blog would be the same, so I've put off trying it. But in fact now that I'm back on it seems to be no different than the pc. Oh well, so much for using the new computer as an excuse. I will try to backtrack and cover as much as I can remember from the last 4 months, which may not be much.
October 1, 2010
Kanyana hosted a quiz night as a fundraiser, and Bill and I joined several other volunteers from my shift to answer trivia type questions on a variety of topics. Our table came in 3rd out of about 20 and Bill won a door prize which turned out to be pretty useless since it was for $100 of pool chemicals or supplies. Good on ya Bill!
October 1, 2010
Kanyana hosted a quiz night as a fundraiser, and Bill and I joined several other volunteers from my shift to answer trivia type questions on a variety of topics. Our table came in 3rd out of about 20 and Bill won a door prize which turned out to be pretty useless since it was for $100 of pool chemicals or supplies. Good on ya Bill!
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