My final post about our trip to Singapore, focusses on the museums we visited. I like museums, and particularly like…
Singapore Zoo
One place you shouldn’t miss should you visit Singapore are the Wildlife Reserves. There are currently four distinct areas, Jurong…
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…
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. …
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…
Waikato Weekend: Raglan
On Saturday, we drove over to Raglan, a coastal town about 45 minute drive west of Hamilton. It is particularly…
Waikato Weekend: Hamilton
Hamilton may not be everyone’s idea of a weekend destination, but there is a lot going on here, and of…
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,…
Dancing with Mozart
Mozart: not my favourite composer. Watching dance: one of my favourite things. An evening based around four pieces danced to…