Posts from ‘September, 2006’

The last week of any holiday is always stuffed with meet-ups with this friend or that gang, and this week is no different. Prata with the ex-Linsteadians+Beitian on Tues. Had the pleasure of a proper meet (finally) with Mr Budak and the monkey. And yesterday… we narrowly saved a dinner with ZF; she and my [...]

Some things are prodding me at the back and I'm trying to ignore them. Question is, should I, and even then – how much could I possibly ignore? These things are like little mozzies in their high-pitched buzzing hovering above your ears (let's just say they won't bite you) but nevertheless, they're there, and it's [...]

The two special goldfish lanterns I carted back from HK were put to good use today – aside from drawing envious glances from children and adults alike – when we went for a evening stroll at the Chinese & Japanese Gardens.
More info on the Lantern Carnival here. 
Lotus on the lake
The carnival features 'lantern' displays [...]

Some people say they love Hong Kong – the city itself – and I can understand why. Although… if you ask me, I wouldn't want to live there again, not after having spent the most part of my life in Singapore. But the city, the culture and its people do call out to me as [...]

Will be in Hong Kong 'till the weekend for that long-overdue visit.

It was a day of performances, foods, and handicrafts stalls, organised by the Red Cross Society and with participation from over 20 diplomatic missions in Singapore. This must have been one of the most rewarding and overwhelming days ever, chatting with ambassadors, competing with the media papparazzis for that clear shot of the VIPs and [...]

This beautiful male Draco made my day. More pics from SBG here, and photos of the event itself can be found here. 
Common Flying Dragon
Displaying his yellow gular flag 

Most days of the past few weeks were spent with Bernard and Kamil, who was in Singapore for a while. Went about the place; and of course to Buloh. It was pretty much similar to the Xi and WinK Expedition Singapore treatment from last year. Met up with ZF for dinner on Wed too, a [...]