Posted on July 30, 2020
by Genn
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The weather has been erratic, to say the least, and we were most grateful it held up for the morning (it poured in the afternoon) while we were exploring the sprawling grounds of the garden. There was really no agenda, and so we allowed Belle and Cassie to sniff to their hearts’ content, letting them lead the way.
Category: Asia, Singapore, Traipsing about SingaporeTags: bandstand, belle elnath, cassie petal, garden, garden city, golden retriever, mongrel, Singapore, singapore botanic gardens, singapore special, tropical garden, unesco, unesco world heritage site
Posted on August 6, 2016
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In 2015, Singapore’s very own Botanic Gardens was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I remember beaming with pride as I read the news because I have such fond memories of the colossal Gardens as a child. It was always a treat when my parents brought us there occasionally. And in recent years, I too enjoy bringing the dogs out to the Gardens for walks.
Category: Asia, Paris' Miraculous JauntsTags: bandstand, belle elnath, garden, garden city, golden retriever, hemangiosarcoma, paris has cancer, paris shaula, Singapore, singapore botanic gardens, tropical garden, unesco, unesco world heritage site
Posted on April 19, 2005
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Contrary to popular belief, not all women are partial to flowers. I am one such exception. Apart from two white flowers – tiger lilies and white cymbidiums – no other flower, however resplendently packaged in a bouquet, catches my eyes. We were therefore expectedly not looking… Continue Reading “Of The Keukenhof & Canals”
Category: 2005 Our Honeymoon, Central Europe, Europe, NetherlandsTags: amsterdam, canal cruise, europe, europe honeymoon, flowers, garden, holland, keukenhof, lisse, Netherlands, peacock, peahen, slider, tulip bulbs, tulips, volendam, white peacock