Making my way to the starting point
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So in the attempt to get over my jet lag - i flew out to Asia a week ago - stopping at HK to stay with an old friend and then a trip to Boracay Island in the Philippines for some relaxation and it isRead more
So in the attempt to get over my jet lag - i flew out to Asia a week ago - stopping at HK to stay with an old friend and then a trip to Boracay Island in the Philippines for some relaxation and it isRead more
A relatively empty first leg of 35 mins to Cebu - disembark - loo stop - spend last few pesos and then back on the plane.
Nice meal on the plane and watched a few episodes of The Bridge and we were there - landed at 7:15pm and was through immigration and collected my bag in judt over 30 mins - Asian efficiency!! DecidedRead more
Our first visit was to the Ministry of Education's heritage centre - housed in a former primary school in Queenstown - a new town. He we received a guided tour from a former principal teacher throughRead more
Our afternoon visit was to the Housing Department Board to see how 80% of Singaporean's are housed. The HDB was set up in 1960 to deal with the impending housing crisis and slum clearances. PlannedRead more
First stop - Many Tamil immigrants live and work in this area - typical stalls selling garlands, food, Indian sweets, agressive stall holders selling clothes and gifts and henna tattoos - so i had oneRead more
Now to see the symbol of Singapore
Hokkien temple located in the financial district - built in 1842 and dedicated to Ma Zu, the God of heaven. Includes an Altar of Judgement with two large statues one small and black and one large andRead more
A visit to Singapore City Gallery URB to look at models which show the growth of Singapore - followed by lunch at Maxwell Road Hawker Centre and a wander around Chinatown.
A huge piece of civil engineering which has reclaimed land and constructed a barrage to construct a freshwater reservoir to provide 3 aims water, flood prevention and recreation. This was a guidedRead more