Meeting Ulaanbaatar Volunteers

With the morning spent puzzling 1,000 pieces,

dinner spent with friends we met in Ulaanbaatar. 

Uni Gathering

 

Gek's friends from way back when. 

For evening nosh, steak and this time, spaghetti. Well, it is the 9th of May, 20 years since  we 2 became 1.

Down to Town

 

Passing the swimmer on the way to catch the 106 bus all the way to the Ritz Calton Hotel

alighting there for a very hot walk

to Marina Bay.

Met up with Polly in the Funan Centre for dinner

before strolling over to Chijmes,

this time to listen to a candle light concert quartet playing Joe Hisaishi film score pieces.

Homeward bound passing Raffles Hotel beautifully alight.

Visiting Zaibun and Paul

Passing Newton Circus Hawker Centre, too early for grub, 

to be welcomed by Z, P with ex-colleagues David and Mui Hua 

Day 20 and Counting

 

First, taking the MRT to Clementi for short food stop, kaya toast - ❤️. 

before setting off on a path well travelled to get home from the Poly 43 years ago.

Crossing the AYE  

to my favourite hawker centre back in early '80s

for a lovely lunch 

with a musical performance to enjoy. 

Next. Labrador Park

 watching planes take off from Changi. 

and a monitor lizard taking a stroll.

Last stop, Harbour Front to snap Sentosa.

A Chance Meeting at Bukit Batok Market

 

Clare, out of the blue.

Botanical Gardens

First, a visit to the new area acquired by the garden in 2017.

 

 which included a then derelict, abandon colonial building completed in 1898, which was the French Embassy between 1939 and 1999

After a major restoration project on the house and grounds, it and the area was opened to public in 2021 as a botanic art exhibition space.

The Atbara, it's name, pre-dates the Black and White colonial bungalows but is considered as Singapore's first B and W residence. 

A second smaller building, Inverurie, in the grounds has also been restored,

where we took a little rest before 

continuing our stroll

passing the band stand 

and Chopin playing one of his piano pieces for an admirer of his works, before reaching The Garages for dinner by the north gate.

Meet With Harry and Family

 

But first a cool drink

at foodie near the Teochew restaurant 

before  our 7 course dinner. Delicious.

Brother and Sister.

Singapore Skyline

 

View from Mary-Ann's apartment looking towards Down Town with HBT towers growing out of the trees.

A Reunion

 

I was spoilt. Ate 17 satay sticks.

Lunch

 Delicious with Gek's brother, cooked by Luan,

dinner with Angelina, Analena and mum Yang Hui.

The three artists meet up  

A Break Away.

 

View from Mary-Ann's apartment,

amongst which, two ideal for a 12th scale model.

Family Meet Ups

Gek's brother and sisters with family and her auntie. 

Her cousin Christine and family. 

A small part of Samuel's collect of Matchbox miniatures, including  Margan 4/4 and a three wheeler.

I was treated to waffer ice-cream. 

Balcony view.

An Evening Walk

 

Outwards Bukit Gombak, passing 

giving a photo opportunity to snap our home, Regent Heights.

A snack on the way back to R H, tissue prata.

IMM Hyper Market Surprise Find

 

Gek and Irene for a pose. 

Renuion With Friends

 

Sock Hoon, Swi and Kwee Lain.