Travelog for: Picado

After my family and I got picked up in Springerville Arizona we traveled to Farmington New Mexico.  As soon as I got there I was invited to go visit a friend so I am leaving tomorrow morning to visit Melbourne Australia. 
Here is a picture of me with my family near Springerville Arizona.

Watch a movie of our trip to Farmington, New Mexico

Picado has enjoyed a few months down under in Melbourne. He has been to the gym  for a few work outs and has shopped in a few centres mainly for winter clothes . He likes to talk to the cat Neddy and dislikes the dogs barking . He enjoys watching Aussie Rules Football on cable TV .  He did watch professional footballers .
He told me he is ready to move on and would like to go up North for Winter .

Picado is en-route to Oregon following a relaxing visit down under.

I'm in Singapore!

But my host has been really busy as she's starting university.. Thus although she brought me out on many ocassions, the places were either too boring or the camera forgot to appear..

Anyway, let's see what I have here first!

Ok today I embarked on a 1-hour train ride to the university.. And on the train I saw Chinese Garden!

See the pagodas behind? They have a spiral staircase within and when you reach the top, you can take a bird's eye view of the town.

This is Jurong Lake, and the MRT (Mass Rail Transit) station we're at is Lakeside.

It serves as a freshwater lake and reservoir. Reservoirs are vital to Singapore's water supply because we do not have natural water sources to supply us water!!

Look what we saw on the way home!







This is a night market, or fondly known as "Pasar Malam" (in the Malay language). Unlike night markets in other Asian countries, these night markets normally are held over a 1-2 week period, around neighbourhoods like mine. They are much more smaller and offer a boring variety of things to buy.



The thing that people look forward to is the Ramly burger!

Originally from Malaysia (Singapore's neighbour), it's popular with people from both side of the Causeway (the bridge that links us). It's extremely sinful, and you can choose from chicken, beef, or special (with egg). Affordable (~$2.50) and yummy, it's well-liked by children and adults.

Today flavie brought me and Cekelat (from Malaysia) out for touring around Singapore! Yay! We're going to pretty places to take photos!


This is the tallest hotel in Singapore. 72 storeys!

This is the roof of Esplanade, our performing arts centre. Some say  it resembles the shell of a durian, a pungent fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. Some say that it's like a fly's eyes! Haha What do you think?

I am at the Merlion! Half-fish, half-lion creature, it is a symbol of Singapore's history. The Merlion is sprouting water from its mouth to the river.

Behind is the Central Business District; all those skyscrapers! 

I am enjoying the river breeze, hehe. It's so cooling in a hot country like Singapore. 



Cekelat and me at the Singapore river!

The colourful seats behind hosted the National Day Parade 2007 which was held on 9th August.

The Ferris Wheel is actually under construction to get ready for the Integrated Resort (IR) @ Marina Bay, which is just beside! Work is going on and the IR will be ready in 2 more years.

I am at the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts. What a colourful building it is!

I am now at Clarke Quay! It is well-known for its night-life and there are many restaurants and bars around. While others dine by the sea, we dine by the river.

Once again, the multi-coloured shophouses just shows the vibrancy of Singapore, don't they?

The Fullerton Hotel that you see behind me is rated 6 stars; the highest grade that you can get in Singapore.



There are many skyscrapers around. Flowers are also aplenty around Singapore.  Cekelat is also very happy to see the flowers.

I will be going Switzerland to meet Ann next! hurray!

Hello,
I´m now in Switzerland safely arrived and ready for new experiences!!Can´t wait to explore!!!