Sunday, October 13, 2024

My First Blogger Post! Singapore - Day #3 Part 1

I apologize for the first few blog posts as they are out of order.  These were my first attempts at blogginfg on this new website.  I eventually figured it out!

After breakfast, we made our 20 minute walk to the Botanic Gardens.

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For our many law enforcement pals (if you know, you know!), we walked past the Interpol Headquarters on the way.

20241013_094738.thumb.jpg.12cbc8756404582c4f79c09f9a1ac7dc.jpgTo say I was in heaven at the Gardens is an understatement!  Debbie not so much, but she indulges my greenthumb activities.  As an avid gardener, Plumeria grower, and Orchid hobbyist, I could have camped out in the gardens for days!

As I was taking a photo of the swan sculpture in Swan Lake, I noticed a huge Monitor lizard sunning himself at the base of the sculpture.  We waited him out for a few minutes until he decided to go into the water.
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During our walk, I also spotted a smaller Monitor in the underbrush.
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And another making a run for it across the walkway.
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Some amazing Heliconia blooms!
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20241013_105347.thumb.jpg.6041402e4a24175b1c7798d03d1cadcb.jpgOne of the strangest trees I've ever seen!
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We made our way to the National Orchid Garden and paid our admission to enter.  Photos in the next post...

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