My final post about our trip to Singapore, focusses on the museums we visited. I like museums, and particularly like … More
Month: June 2018
Singapore Zoo
One place you shouldn’t miss should you visit Singapore are the Wildlife Reserves. There are currently four distinct areas, Jurong … More
This week’s small pleasures #97
Actually, to be accurate, the whole week was a small pleasure. We were in Singapore as you may have seen … More
The Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
If you love visiting gardens, and happen to be in Singapore, then you must visit The Gardens by the Bay. … More
A winter break in Singapore
We escaped the cold New Zealand winter last week and headed north to the tropics for a few days in Singapore.
A winter’s day
We’ve had some pretty awful weather this week – rain and cold southerlies. The sort of weather where you really … More
Waikato Weekend: Raglan
On Saturday, we drove over to Raglan, a coastal town about 45 minute drive west of Hamilton. It is particularly … More
Waikato Weekend: Hamilton
Hamilton may not be everyone’s idea of a weekend destination, but there is a lot going on here, and of … More
This week’s small pleasures #96
Today, Monday, is the Queen’s Birthday holiday here in New Zealand. It is a bit grey and damp, but still, … More
Dancing with Mozart
Mozart: not my favourite composer. Watching dance: one of my favourite things. An evening based around four pieces danced to … More