What i did today

I went to Labrador Park today. I had planned to catch the sunset as it had been good the last couple of days.So I made the long drive down...

The day was rather cloudy and gloomy so once again I missed out on my sunset. But Labrador Park still has lots to offer beside a beautiful sunset.

It is full of history as can be seen by all the forts and gun emplacements you will find along the trail in the woods. It also boast an amazing range of flora and fauna for a park a mere 16.5 ha.Of special interest is the monocotyledonous tree, Dracaena maingayi, estimated to be more than 80 years old.

Firstly there's the mangrove area near the bridge. It is teeming with marine life. You may find if you walk at low tide, crustaceans,corals and other such marine wildlife. As such Labrador Park is considered a protected area.

Labrador Park also boasts of a wide range of fauna and animals ,especially birds.

Also worth exploring is the aerial staircase which leads up Pasir Panjang Hill. From up there you get a panoramic view of the shore and the park. In the distance you see the southern islands and lying below is the T-shaped bridge. At night the view is brilliant as well. It seems like a thousand candles alight. The aerial bridge is also good if you wanna view the sunset and relax.

Within the park proper are trails where one can view World War 2 relics and tunnels.

At one end of the park (directly opposite Sentosa) there is a red lighthouse which guides ships passing through the straits.

It is believed that tunnels from Labrador Park lead to Fort Siloso. This supposedly facillitated the transportation of ammunition and weaponry across to the Fort.Although not proven, there has been evidence to say that it may be more than just hearsay...

After Labrador Park I took a short drive to Kent Ridge Park.

One of the last battles for Singapore was fought on this hill which dominated the harbour and the British military depots in the Ayer Rajah area. A plaque was installed at the upper carpark in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Today the hill bears a museum in memory of this heroic defense battle, aptly called Reflections at Bukit Chandu.

As part of the Army's adoption of the park as The Army Green Park, two decommissioned M114 Artillery Guns and an AMX-13 Light Tank are displayed in the park to provide points of interest.

Kent Ridge Park also boasts of the largest fitness station of any park in Singapore(Army Green Park mah)and a treetop walk which leads you down the hill to Reflections at Bukit Chandu.

Avid birdwatchers may also birdwatch here much like a Labrador Park.

In 1973 (the year I was born)

Richard Nixon is president of the US Supreme Court rules in Roe vs. Wade that states may not prevent a woman from having an abortion during the first trimester US announces the end of the military draft Spiro T. Agnew resigns after pleading no contest to charges of tax evasion while governor of Maryland Gerald R. Ford becomes the first appointed vice president under the 25th Amendment A total ban on oil exports to the US for six months is imposed by Arab nations after the outbreak of an Arab-Israeli war President Richard Nixon announces that a peace accord has been reached in Vietnam Drea de Matteo, Tori Spelling, Carson Daly, Monica Lewinsky, and Kate Beckinsale are born Oakland Athletics win the World Series Miami Dolphins win Superbowl VII Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup The Exorcist and American Graffiti are top grossing films Elvis Presley's Aloha From Hawaii television special is seen around the world by more than 1 billion viewers KISS performs their first concert, at the Coventary Club in Queens "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" by Roberta Flack wins a Grammy for song of the year Schoolhouse Rock premieres

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

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Joyce and me have broken up (again I might add) but the irony of it is that we seem to be getting along better and seeing each other more often after. Hmm...curioser...and curioser...

another pic from Marina Loft

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Marina Food Loft: a review

After church we went to check out the new food court at Marina Square. Marina Square is still a work in progress so certain areas were boarded off which made moving around a slight hassle.

Eventually though we managed to Marina Food Loft. It is situated on the 4th floor. The most significant landmark would be above the Starbucks near the stage with the spiral stairway.

Although not fully occupied, there was a wide variety of food to be savoured. Joyce and I ordered grilled chicken set and grill fish set respectively, which turned out to be quite good. Yummy!

The special thing about the food court is that there is an outdoor area where you can sit and enjoy the wonderful scenery. A real good idea. Why didn't they think of it sooner? On one side you have the Durians of the Esplanade, Marina Bay in the middle and the Singapore skyline in the background.

Worth a visit just for the view alone.

Can't wait to see how Marina will look like when completed ,if artist impressions are to be taken at face value.