Wednesday 30 December 2015
Thursday 24 December 2015
Cool Conservatories
Gaze at the fluffy clouds set against the clear blue sky and the view of the Marina
Bay skyline! Seems like a page out of a story book in Toyland. We seized the day
and came by Gardens By The Bay's conservatories to a much awaited visit. With
the Christmas season in the air, decorations are up. Here at the Flower Dome, we
explored the different gardens in cool dry climate of Mediterranean, Californian,
South African and Australian landscape. The Flower Dome is the lower and larger
of the two domes.
Bay skyline! Seems like a page out of a story book in Toyland. We seized the day
and came by Gardens By The Bay's conservatories to a much awaited visit. With
the Christmas season in the air, decorations are up. Here at the Flower Dome, we
explored the different gardens in cool dry climate of Mediterranean, Californian,
South African and Australian landscape. The Flower Dome is the lower and larger
of the two domes.
I,OOO year old Olive Tree
Palm Trees
Bronze Sculpture
Bottle Tree, Cactus & Succulent
The Flower Dome was completed in Feb 2011. With the passing of time,
it's great to see the trees and plants grown and flourished. For those who
visited the gardens before, after it was officially opened, should come
by again for another visit. The Gardens at Bay South have blossomed
into a lovely, lush, verdant park.
it's great to see the trees and plants grown and flourished. For those who
visited the gardens before, after it was officially opened, should come
by again for another visit. The Gardens at Bay South have blossomed
into a lovely, lush, verdant park.
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Cloud Forest
The Falls
At the Cloud Forest, a cool moist atmosphere is simulated to resemble
At the Cloud Forest, a cool moist atmosphere is simulated to resemble
a forest shrouded in mist. It features 38 metre high epiphyte clad walls
on the man-made structure with a cascading waterfall. Wow, the minute
we stepped into the Dome. We have never been so closed to a waterfall.
on the man-made structure with a cascading waterfall. Wow, the minute
we stepped into the Dome. We have never been so closed to a waterfall.
Heading To The Mountain
We took the elevator to the top floor and climbed up a flight of
stairs to Lost World.
Lost World
Cloud Walk
Mist being released into the air. Cloud forest are home to huge
biodiversity of rare flora and intriguing epiphytes.
Anthurium Flowers
Treetop Walk
This walkway is thirty metres above the rainforest floor. Supposedly
among the tallest trees that have grown high to reach the sunlight.
Picturesquely Enchanting
Into the Secret Garden
After taking a tour of the two domes, it would be best to post all the lovely
flowers I have seen in the next post. There were so many different variety
of blooms. Leaves that come in all sort of sizes, shapes, colors and texture.
of blooms. Leaves that come in all sort of sizes, shapes, colors and texture.
We were totally awed by what we saw. Stay tuned.
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Sun Pavilion
Sun Pavilion is situated outside of the conservatories. It houses plants
of the prickly and spiky kind and succulents too. A white cactus tree is
not something we get to see so often. It was opened early last year.
of the prickly and spiky kind and succulents too. A white cactus tree is
not something we get to see so often. It was opened early last year.
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Supertree Grove
Sunday 13 December 2015
Passing Out Parade
12th Dec 2015
Hi, what am I doing so early in the morning again. I am here to see the sun rise on
my left and attend my son's basic military training graduation. This will wrap up
his days of training. This is the day all of them are so looking forward to.
The recruits marched their way here on a 24km route march from Changi Ferry Terminal to the Marina Bay Platform for their graduation ceremony. So many parents turned up and it was like going for our National Day Parade. What better way to mark the end of the SG50 celebrations with this event that meant close to my heart. At the start of his BMT course in Tekong; a clip showing Mr Lee Kuan Yew stating that a strong military defence for a small country like ours, is vital and at the end of my son's course, at this Graduation Parade, his name being mentioned again. We remembered and missed him who recently passed on in March this year.
Playing in the background is the song singing 'Why Must We Serve?' is a good reminder to the boys the importance of their military training. My son moaned and groaned each time we send him off to camp.
Playing in the background is the song singing 'Why Must We Serve?' is a good reminder to the boys the importance of their military training. My son moaned and groaned each time we send him off to camp.
It was a lovely and fine day we had hope for. Our sons will be graduating. Their efforts and endurance throughout the strenuous training had paid off. Our National Service equips recruits with basic military skills and knowledge. Also instilling in them a new perspective in the purpose of serving. A special thanks goes out to their Officers and Sergeants in charge. (especially to Apache Coy Platoon 2)
Parade March-In & March Out
Proudly marching out in their full battle order, are the graduating cohort from SAF Basic Military Training Center and 4th battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment. They had marched through the night and reached The Platform at around 4am. This route march is the culmination of the physical and mental preparation by the boys over the period of four months.
It was heartening to watch them break into the BMT Roar. The highlight of the parade was seeing the recruits fling their caps into the air in jubilation to mark the end of their journey. Congrats & Well Done. You have push through, son !
Haven't seen him smile so happily for a long time
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