tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post4130334075059113415..comments2024-03-18T20:05:47.522+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: ENJOYING A TASTE OF SINGAPORE FOR MY 50TH BIRTHDAYLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-16077948844161030412016-03-03T02:29:51.442+08:002016-03-03T02:29:51.442+08:00What a lovely way to celebrate your 50th! My paren...What a lovely way to celebrate your 50th! My parents lived in Singapore for a bit when I was in college, and I spent a fun summer there. I do remember having a Singapore Sling with my sisters at the Raffles Hotel as being a priority on my to-do list back then! Happy belated birthday!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73798350992159680652016-02-16T21:17:06.127+08:002016-02-16T21:17:06.127+08:00A tropical climate does wonders for all those orch...A tropical climate does wonders for all those orchids and it was all gorgeous to wander through.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-79262597134090011552016-02-16T21:16:35.209+08:002016-02-16T21:16:35.209+08:00thanks so much and yes you will definitely have to...thanks so much and yes you will definitely have to get there one day - it's clean and safe and beautiful.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80804403526875507852016-02-16T21:16:02.105+08:002016-02-16T21:16:02.105+08:00thanks Lisa - the botanical gardens are beautiful ...thanks Lisa - the botanical gardens are beautiful - they can grow anything in that tropical climate!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42362091542289739742016-02-16T21:15:30.130+08:002016-02-16T21:15:30.130+08:00we did Suzi - saw a little bit of everything and w...we did Suzi - saw a little bit of everything and will definitely go back one day.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-81176526536178551272016-02-16T21:15:02.939+08:002016-02-16T21:15:02.939+08:00thanks Jen - it was a lovely gift and not too extr...thanks Jen - it was a lovely gift and not too extravagant because Singapore airfares are quite reasonable from WA - and the time zone is the same which is an added bonus!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39010798583516960012016-02-16T20:56:43.240+08:002016-02-16T20:56:43.240+08:00It looks like such a great place to visit! Those g...It looks like such a great place to visit! Those gardens look absolutely stunning too x #abitofeverythingJessica Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17600892373826080305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-89401625080487256602016-02-16T20:10:45.130+08:002016-02-16T20:10:45.130+08:00Oh it sounds amazing - i've always wanted to v...Oh it sounds amazing - i've always wanted to visit Singapore and i do so even more now - that skyline is breathtaking at night - beautiful wonderful account and photos #abitofeverythingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-53969428293592534422016-02-16T11:35:57.432+08:002016-02-16T11:35:57.432+08:00How fun - I grew up looking through my dad's p...How fun - I grew up looking through my dad's photos from when he visited Singapore during the Vietnam War and he definitely had a bunch of those botanical gardens! Thanks for linking up at #FridayFrivolity and I hope you join us again this week!Syncopated Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284824722526828224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61065978886189597392016-02-16T09:40:42.645+08:002016-02-16T09:40:42.645+08:00What a wonderful gift from your mum, and special t...What a wonderful gift from your mum, and special time together. Singapore is one place I would like to see. Thanks for sharing on #overthemoonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02891788070902388557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61598432727966231302016-02-15T15:49:24.118+08:002016-02-15T15:49:24.118+08:00thanks Mary and you will have to make sure you go ...thanks Mary and you will have to make sure you go - it's a beautiful Asian city to visit.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-46001042684064582852016-02-15T12:18:56.085+08:002016-02-15T12:18:56.085+08:00I've never been to Singapore but its on my lis...I've never been to Singapore but its on my list of places to go. What a wonderful thing to do with your mom. I'm glad you had a great time!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04567363328048025165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-30024022222513640402016-02-14T19:55:10.692+08:002016-02-14T19:55:10.692+08:00You should add it to your "one day" list...You should add it to your "one day" list Kathleen - I think you'd like it.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68586072731835629022016-02-14T15:34:16.101+08:002016-02-14T15:34:16.101+08:00That looks like a lovely and exciting trip, I have...That looks like a lovely and exciting trip, I have never been to Singapore. Wonderful memories for you and your mum.<br />Kathleen<br />Blogger's Pit StopKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559092855185240910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83927005080005175172016-02-14T13:16:36.485+08:002016-02-14T13:16:36.485+08:00thanks Winnie - we had a really lovely time togeth...thanks Winnie - we had a really lovely time together and got to see a lot of Singapore in the process.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-23905765570540146852016-02-14T13:16:07.286+08:002016-02-14T13:16:07.286+08:00thanks Penny, it was a wonderful birthday present....thanks Penny, it was a wonderful birthday present.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38741436346589559992016-02-14T13:15:43.568+08:002016-02-14T13:15:43.568+08:00thanks Marcia - it was lovely spending time with m...thanks Marcia - it was lovely spending time with mum and doing "girly" stuff :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-14945084745580644152016-02-14T05:02:46.570+08:002016-02-14T05:02:46.570+08:00I love the photos! What a great celebration :)I love the photos! What a great celebration :)Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809780720677426776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-11808276859815194112016-02-13T22:03:44.981+08:002016-02-13T22:03:44.981+08:00Looks like this was a wonderful trip! And what fu...Looks like this was a wonderful trip! And what fun memories for your 50th birthday!Penny @ Penny's Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037071327759041413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-77951831027479601222016-02-13T13:35:57.316+08:002016-02-13T13:35:57.316+08:00I'll bet your trip was amazing!!! Lucky you!I'll bet your trip was amazing!!! Lucky you!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86529613260461970272016-02-13T09:02:40.989+08:002016-02-13T09:02:40.989+08:00I'd been once before just before I got married...I'd been once before just before I got married Sue and it had changed a lot - certainly the shops were a LOT more upmarket! and yes the humidity was pretty full on - my mum struggled with it if we were out on the streets for more than a short time but in the shade or inside it was lovely.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-85037432796401292402016-02-13T09:01:19.955+08:002016-02-13T09:01:19.955+08:00it was exactly right for what I wanted Rev - not t...it was exactly right for what I wanted Rev - not too much and still special.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41981212350744206352016-02-13T09:00:49.734+08:002016-02-13T09:00:49.734+08:00Not quite on a par with Egypt Kathy - but closer t...Not quite on a par with Egypt Kathy - but closer to home for me and it was lovely to share it with mum xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-19773549183319244342016-02-13T09:00:17.624+08:002016-02-13T09:00:17.624+08:00I like it because it's not such a culture clas...I like it because it's not such a culture clash and I don't feel like the rich first world person swanning around in a third world country.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80340953307444841532016-02-13T08:59:26.108+08:002016-02-13T08:59:26.108+08:00I managed to find enough to make sure my suitcase ...I managed to find enough to make sure my suitcase was full on the trip home Jodie :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com