Garden Chef's Needle and Pen

Hello, friends! It’s been three months of hiatus. In my mind, I never run out of ideas to write on, but time flies so much faster than my fingers could write about them. 

  Greetings! It's been more than a month since my last post, and if you're new here, feel free to catch up on our previous adventures by following the links down, down below.  The night was still young.  Our last stop was Gardens by the Bay, where we enjoyed a repeat visit to the mesmerizing Supertrees adorning the surroundings under the night sky. Our return to this spot brought back memories of our 2014 trip, where we were too exhausted physically, our cameras running low on battery, and our feet seemed too heavy to carry.  Here’s one of my old photos of the Supertrees captured back then. Isn't it fascinating to see the 'Then and Now' of our journey? Now, it’s time to move on to my pursuit of extreme philately   with the glitters of Marina Bay Sands  using a commemorative stamp from my collection. I used this Marina Bay Skyline stamp  i ssued on May 28, 2013  with four denominations, namely,  1st Local,  $2,  65c and  2nd Loc...

Glad to see you here today! How would you like to join us  for a walk at the Gardens by the Bay?! 

  Hello there! Day 3 - a journey to Bugis Street and Chinatown awaits! Prior to our trip, hubby reminded the kids to include Hawker food centers in our itinerary, and today is the day! Bugis Street, a bustling street-shopping district in Singapore, is renowned for its affordability and variety of souvenirs, accessories, clothes, electronics, houseware, and cosmetics, drawing locals and tourists alike.  As we explored Bugis Street, the vibrant Candy Staircases at Bugis Village caught hubby's eyes, their whimsical designs resembling giant unwrapped candies, adding a touch of charm to the area. Then we encountered this mural that prompted me to reach for my hawker stamps and tongs from my bag. I had to yield to the irresistible call for extreme philately!  Right then on, the photo ops began! In hindsight, my choice to bring along these stamps proved to be a wise decision. This Hawker Culture stamp set was i ssued on March 26, 2021 in order to commemorate the successful inscr...

Day 5 greeted us with a clear, bright sky, setting the perfect backdrop for our adventure. As the kids prepared for the much-anticipated concert, I was thrilled at the thought of exploring the iconic Fullerton Hotel. 

Hey there, happy to have you here! Ready to embark on the Eras Postal Tour with me today? In case you missed the Preps post, click here to catch up but make sure to come back! Our first stop couldn't get any better than the enchanting Jewel Changi Airport! It tops our itinerary list for today. Connected to the Arrival Hall - Level 1 of Changi Airport Terminal 1, Jewel is a captivating nature-themed attraction. We missed to see this on our initial trip to Singapore in November 2013 as its construction commenced in December 2014, and finally debuted in October 2019 following a five-year development period.  After claiming our luggage, we just had a quick breakfast, then walked into a lush green terraced forest.  Spanning 21,000sqm, this verdant oasis is home to over 2,000 trees, 10,000 shrubs, and the show-stopping Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall.   Perfect timing, we thought, as we patiently waited for the clock to strike 11:00 in the morning. All heads ...