Hari Raya in Kampong Glam

So after a hectic day and a quick shower break I joined Ruth, Liz, Susan and David in the Malayan area of Singapore to sample the atmosphere and food - after taking photos of the Sultan Mosque weLeer más
So after a hectic day and a quick shower break I joined Ruth, Liz, Susan and David in the Malayan area of Singapore to sample the atmosphere and food - after taking photos of the Sultan Mosque weLeer más
Our first visit of the morning was to the Orchard Garden in the Singapore Botanical gardens. Founded in 1859 the gardens have become a centre for the breeding of new orchid hybrids. There is a VIPLeer más
We moved on mid-morning to the Marina Bay area to visit what is supposed to be a second botanical gardens. Two huge doomed conservatories house a cloud forest with canopy walkway and a Flower domeLeer más
So our last night in Singapore we took a walk around the Marina Bay from Boat Quay to Marina Bay Sands Hotel to take a panoramic view from the 56th floor - called the Skypark. Arriving just beforeLeer más
Having out final breakfast in the garage we left he hotel at 9 to drive out towards the Tuas bridge crossing from Singapore to Malaysia - Singapore immigration taking much longer than anticipated weLeer más
An early check-out at 7:30 we left in a thunderstorm which has started around 5am, to make the long drive north-east by-passing KL to Taman Negara which means national.park via the Elephant SantuaryLeer más
On arrival we checked into our chalets - the best accommodation so far - built from wood and bamboo. Surrounded by rainforests and a short walk to the boardwalk trails.
The rainforest is believed toLeer más
After breakfast it was back into the forest to experience life in the canopy bywalking along a walkway suspended 40m above the ground - some sections we bring repaired but we managed to cover 300m.Leer más