28 de julio de 2016, Filipinas ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
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 isLeer más
FilipinasBankalMactan-Cebu International Airport10°18’56” N 123°58’48” E
28 de julio de 2016, Filipinas ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
A relatively empty first leg of 35 mins to Cebu - disembark - loo stop - spend last few pesos and then back on the plane.
SingapurKampong Ayer GemuruhSingapore Changi Airport1°21’17” N 103°59’17” E
28 de julio de 2016, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
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!! DecidedLeer más
29 de julio de 2016, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
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 throughLeer más
SingapurMatilda EstateSungai Punggol1°24’32” N 103°53’52” E
29 de julio de 2016, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
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. PlannedLeer más
30 de julio de 2016, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
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 oneLeer más
30 de julio de 2016, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Now to see the symbol of Singapore
30 de julio de 2016, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
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 andLeer más
30 de julio de 2016, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
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.
30 de julio de 2016, Singapur ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
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 guidedLeer más
