Our last few days in England were spent in Frodsham (http://www.lovefrodsham.co.uk/) where we caught up with more friends and explored North Wales. With the SatNav we had confidence to venture down lanes which didn't make it to our printed map. Trouble was often they were one car wide between six feet high hedges so the views were limited and when we met an oncoming car, it was a test of my backing skills which are not great!
We stopped over in Singapore to shop for batik and to eat! Every time I visit Singapore I am awed by the development, but in spite of the huge numbers of high rise, there are still plenty of pockets of lush green trees and gardens and some lovely old colonial buildings.
I hope you have enjoyed reading my travels. The Blog is now going into hibernation until I head off again.
Pastoral scene in North Wales
Ruins of Valle Crucis Cistercian Abbey near Llangollen, North Wales.
Fireworks to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Pretty garden in Frodsham featuring tree ferns.
Main street Frodsham is one of the widest streets in England and there has been a weekly market here since the 1600s, but last week was cold and wet and school holidays and I have never seen so few people around.
The path up Helsby hill.
View of the Mersey estuary from Helsby Hill
The following photos are half a world away - in Singapore!
Remnants of old Singapore in Little India.
Sultan mosque in Muscat St built in 1826
I always head for the fabric shops in Arab St
The upper story of the shops in Arab St.
Singapore graffitti off Arab St.
The TV in the bar of the Singapore Cricket Club was not showing cricket, but SCC has the best Chicken Rice in town and lightning fast service!
Singapore Botanic Gardens are an attractive location for TaiChi on a Sunday morning.
Orchids in the Orchid Garden
It seemed to be Children's Day in the Asian Civilisation Museum and the staff were all in costume. The plates behind "the pirate" are from the 9thC Tang shipwreck and would not look out of place in a 21stC china shop.
The special exhibition was Patterns of Trade featuring 18thC Indian textiles which were recently found in Sumatra where they were highly valued. Perhaps not so surprising as the Romans also prized Indian cotton textiles two thousand years ago.
Some of the remaining 19thC colonial buildings.
An old army barracks has been recycled as upmarket cafes and shops.
High rise in Singapore.
The new casino in Singapore is stunning architecture. This shows a portion of the roof garden. Singapore residents have to pay S$100 to enter the casino, but it is free for foreigners.
Sculpture along the Singapore river promenade.
Welcome home, Kate. Thank you again for the photos you've shared!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Kate and Bill. Have loved following your latest holiday and photos. Catch up soon.
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