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Category Archives: Local Wildlife
Bukit Batok Nature Preserve
Recently Claire and I visited the Bukit Batok Nature Preserve. Developed on an abandoned quarry site in 1988, Bukit Batok Nature Park features stunning views and crystal clear waters. Serene and tranquil, it is an ideal place for a peaceful … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Local Wildlife, Pictures, Uniquely Singapore
Tagged Bukit Batok, expat bostonians
Exploring Singapore: Henderson Waves
Notabilia has been telling me for ages that I should go see/walk Henderson Waves. Ellie read the rules teaching what to do if we encounter a wild monkey. (We didn’t.) From the parking lot, there is a fairly steep hill … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday:Sungei Buloh Mangrove Walk
My friend Claire and I have been talking and we have a new resolution–to explore a new part of Singapore each week (if possible, barring sick kids and job interviews and such). This week we explored the Mangrove Walk at … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, general places, Local Wildlife, Pictures, Singapore, Uniquely Singapore
Tagged expat blog, expats, mangroves, monitor lizard, monitor lizards, mudskipper, mudskippers, photos, Singapore, Sungei Buloh, Sungei Buloh Wetland Preserve, vinegar crab, vinegar crabs, wetland preserve
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Sunday in the Park with Elanor
One of the sad truths about expat life (or at least expat life with kids) is that eventually, you fall into routines. We no longer spend every weekend seeking out new life and new civilizations (sorry, obligatory Star Trek reference…I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Local Wildlife, Pictures, Singapore, With Kids
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National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens
On Jim’s last day in Singapore, we made it to the National Orchid Garden at the Singapore Botanic Garden. I’ve been meaning to go there for the past year, but as it closes at 5, it’s been tough to get … Continue reading
Singapore Botanic Garden: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
I’d heard about the Children’s Garden before, but had never visited it before yesterday. Somehow we never really get past the lake with the swans. There’s tons of beautiful flowers nearby, and E loves the swans/turtles/fish that she can feed. … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Local Wildlife, Pictures, Singapore, With Kids
Kittens! Our fruitful trip to the SPCA Singapore
People who’ve known us for more than a couple of years will remember that we had a cat named Lady when we lived in Boston. I adopted her when I was 15 from the Pat Brody Shelter For Cats, a … Continue reading
Posted in general places, Local Wildlife, Pictures, Singapore
Tagged kittens, pet adoption, Singapore, SPCA
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In which I’m a giant baby about bugs
For long and complicated reasons, Ravi and I decided to move Elanor into her “big girl” bed. To prep for that, B and I had to move all the excess crap out of E’s room today. Things were going fine … Continue reading
Posted in Housing, Local Wildlife, Singapore
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