For safety reasons, parents know that they have to be watchful of their children while exploring the zoo. Somehow, it seems like some adults need “special attention” too, in case they behave like this woman who jumped into the enclosure and “initially appeared to be elated as she swam towards a bear” during the bears’…
Singapore Zoo (Part 2/5)
Let’s continue from Singapore Zoo (Part 1/5) and explore deeper into the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Tools on display in an African housing. Watch out for the Hamadryas Baboons of the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia. It’s said to have more than 70 baboons kept in this”Great Rift Valley”. And I just learnt that…
Singapore Zoo (Part 1/5)
It has been more than a decade since I last visited the Singapore Zoo, which was then known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens. Also commonly known locally as the Mandai Zoo, it is one of the best zoos in the world by Forbes, presenting an “open concept” zoo where animals are enclosed in natural settings…
Random Pix
The size and magnificence of this white building tells how important it must be at the time when it was built. To the locals, the Railway Station is the “Taj Mahal of Ipoh”. In the early 20th century, many British tin-mining companies were set up in the city and Ipoh gained prominence. However, with the…
Ipoh Food: Good times, Old memories
When you’re in Ipoh-Malaysia, try some white coffee at Persiaran Bijeh Timah at the old town. You will not regret it! This traditional coffee shop is called “Sin Yoon Loong”. Order their famous pudding custard with caramel syrup. It’s awesome! The bread toast is crisp and filled with kaya (coconut egg jam). Opposite “Sin Yoon…
The Exclusive Smoking Area
Someone asked, “Is smoking in public really banned in Singapore? Is there any place you can smoke cigarette in Singapore?” Smoking is not banned like chewing gum on this island, though there are restricted places for smokers to puff in public areas. See, here is a smoking area, though quite “sad” to see such a…
HAPPY VALENTINE’s DAY!
I wish you a very HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! For those who are still unattached, wish you find your Mr/Miss Right soon!
The End of Chinese New Year Festivities
The celebration of 15-day Chinese New Year festival has just come to an end on 9 Feb. The 15th day of the first lunar month is “Yuan Xiao” festival (元宵节) and it’s also the first night of the lunar year to see a full moon. There shall be many beautiful lanterns hanging around for people…
Chinese New Year in Chinatown
Welcome to the Year of Ox! Here are some pics taken from Singapore Chinatown just before Chinese New Year. These cute golden oxen are just located at Chinatown Point. As I mentioned in my earlier Chinese New Year article, red is liberally used in all decoration during this festive season. Someone once asked, “Is red…
Lunar New Year Pics
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Today is the eighth day of the Spring festival. I am back to Singapore! Want some chocolates wrapped in gold foil? How about some chocolates wrapped in Euro dollars? Or playing cards with chocolates? Buns that symbolize longevity.
