Interclass Games (con't)

 

Interclass Games

Later the same afternoon, the interclass games were held. There were Captain's ball and Frisbee competition going on at the same time. Our class won 5th place. Very good effort from the team. Everyone took part and well. The others who are not playing came and cheer the players.

*** GOOD JOB, 1/1 !!! ***


 

The Twin's Birthdays

The twins in my form class celebrated their birthdays in advance today. The class was there. Here are some pictures taken at the 'gathering'. Happy Birthday Girls!!!


 

Botanic Gardens (Con't)

I was lucky to take some of these pictures of a dragonfly. I guessed the weather was so hot that it just stay there and not move at all!



Anyway, we ended up at a ice cream palor after we left the Botanic Gardens. This place was 'discovered' when a friend and I were driving aimlessly at the Bukit Timah area. They sell Italian ice cream (Gelato). The cup in first picture is contains Tiramisu and Chocolate flavour while the second picture makes up of fruits of the forrest (mixed berries) and lemon. Both cups of ice cream tasted heavenly!!!
 

Botanic Gardens

Some friends from Hong Kong came over for a weekend holiday. Brought them to botanic Gardens on Saturday to feed the fish and ducks. As usual, I brought along my camera to take pictures. It was such a hot day that we stayed for just 45 mins! The recent hot spell caused the pond to dry up and the level of water in the pond has been lowered to about 45cm from the normal watermark. Water lilies and flowers at the pond were practically drying up. Would be nice to see a whole pond full of lilies...


 

Hygiene Issue

I was at Parkway Parade Foodcourt this evening having dinner with a couple of friends. What I saw made me think twice about ordering food from a particular stall again.

Although it's not right but I always feel that gloves used by the food vendors are for themselves rather than for the customers that they serve. It happened again today. I ordered "Fried DongFen". The food handler at the stall used his left hand which was protected by gloves to take the raw dongfen from a container. When he can't take all in one hand, he used his right hand (which has no glove) to hold them and put into the bowl. It just doesn't make sense.

I've also seen on another occassion in another eating place that a lady took raw noodles using her gloved hand, then using the same hands to collect money from the customers. It seems that the gloves were used to protect her hands from getting dirty and not for our sake!

Band Performance @ Lau Pat Sat

The school band performed at the Lau Pat Sat yesterday evening. Many people stopped eating to see what's going on. Many of them were also taking pictures of the band while they perform. They did a wonderful job there. I remembered some music pieces like "Theme from Dances with Wolves" and "Stars on 45"(70's and 80's music).


 

China Trip - 3 Gorges Cruise - Day 2 (Con't)

These are the sampans which we took to see some of the sights.
The sampans can take about 20-25 people. We went with a tourgroup from Taiwan. Our tourgroup took the left side of the boat while the other group took the right hand side.
When we were on board, the Taiwanese wanted to take pictures at the front of the boat. Half of them started standing up and walking to the front at the same time! I really cannot imagine anyone more stupid! Don't they know that the boat will capsize if all of them were to do that!!??

One of the boat masters singing a folk song for us. 

China Trip - 3 Gorges Cruise - Day 2

After a good night's sleep, we were told to go to the top deck before we proceed for breakfast. We were supposed to pass the first gorge that morning. The thing is... the water level was supposed to be much much lower than now. But since they have increase the water level, you don't really feel like you are passing through a gorge. But overall, I can imagine how tall the mountains were as compared to now.
A picture of our cruiseship. We were on board of a smaller leisure boat which will bring us to see other parts of the river which our cruise ship is not able to access.

Here in this picture you can see 2 signboards. One showing 175metres while the other showing 150metres. By the end of this year, the level of the water in the river will rise to the first marking and will reach the second marking by 2008. Most plantations and people living below the 175Metre mark will be moved by then.

This is a very nice place to visit so if you have the chance, do so quickly before everything is gone! 

China Trip - 3 Gorges Cruise - FengDu (Part2)

The ski lift which took us up to the ghost city.

Devotees praying for luck, health, whatever they hope for to the gods in the temple. You can buy offerings for the gods.

 

China Trip - 3 Gorges Cruise - FengDu (Part1)

First stop from the cruise was to this city called 'FengDu'. It is supposed to be a ghost city where all those who died will pass through here. The weather was very hot. Ladies selling hats were standing from where we disembarked pursuading us to buy hats and maps from them. If you are interested, you can even get a 50-60% off from the things they sell.
Small girl selling sweet potatoes along the steps near the ship.
Many shops selling gifts, souvenirs, food and drinks along the streets as we approach the ghost city. Eat if you dare! I wouldn't since I have a weak stomach. Don't want to be sick halfway during the trip.
The signboard showing a view of the city before the entrance. Pretty big place. And a lot of walking. We were told that we can take a ski lift which will bring us up to the city or to take a hike up. All of us voted for the ski lift! :-)