Category Archives: Local Wildlife

Bukit Batok Nature Preserve

Posted on January 30, 2015 by

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 →

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Exploring Singapore: Henderson Waves

Posted on April 1, 2014 by

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 →

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Wordless Wednesday:Sungei Buloh Mangrove Walk

Posted on January 29, 2014 by

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 →

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Sunday in the Park with Elanor

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

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 →

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National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

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 →

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Singapore Botanic Garden: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

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 →

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Kittens! Our fruitful trip to the SPCA Singapore

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

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 →

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In which I’m a giant baby about bugs

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

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 →

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