Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Christmas Light-up at Orchard Road Singapore 2014

Christmas light-up along Orchard Road is an annual event since 1984 and started by Singapore Tourism Board.I overheard tourists saying Christmas is too commercial. 

Indeed, even for non-Christians in Singapore, there is this practice of exchanging gifts with your colleagues on Christmas party for many companies. I think it is good to set a budget for the gift exchange so that you don't overspend your salary. Though I'm not a Christmas, I always anticipate the Christmas light-up in Orchard road as the street will look like a sparkling fairyland with shimmering light flowing from the trees lining the busy street.I think this year Christmas light up is more impressive compared to last year.

The Christmas light-up will end on 1 January 2015.

The Christmas Light-Up will end on Sunday 5 January 2014. The time of light-up are as follows:
6.30 pm to 6.00 am on Christmas Eve and both New Year’s Eves; 
6.30 pm to 2.00 am on Fridays and Saturdays; 
6.30 pm to 12.00 midnight on Mondays to Thursdays and on Sundays. 
Sparkling Christmas light-up along Orchard Road.
 Outside Wistma Atria shopping mall.
 Outside Tang Shopping mall.
 Glittering Ion Shopping mall

 Christmas sculpture outside Orchard gateway.

Saturday, 22 November 2014

Birding Around at Jurong Bird Park

The last time I was at Singapore Jurong Bird Park, I was about 10 years old and that is a whopping 23 years ago! I thought that I could complete the sightseeing at Jurong Bird Park within two hours since the birds are much smaller than the gigantic elephant or lion at Singapore Zoo. I was so wrong. Instead it took us about five hours to really explore the place and see the different bird species via walking and not the trams. There are so many bird species at Jurong Bird Park be it the pinky flamingo, hornbills and toucans, the cute penguins, the smart parrot and the largest man-made waterfall! 

Most of the birds are kept in the huge cages. However there are some birds that have access to much bigger area like the Lory in Lori Loft Paradise, swans and pelicans. I also explored the Breeding and Research Centre when we saw the nursery where babies birds are kept in the intensive care unit.

How to get to Jurong Bird Park?
Alight at Boon Lay MRT and take bus 194.
 Rainbow Lory
 There are two performances namely High Flyers Show and King of the Skies Show.
 Near to the entrance is the penguin home.
 This penguin stood still for some time. Was it sleeping?
 Different types of Penguins.
 The photo taking area with colorful parrots.
 Stage for the High Flyer Show which start at about 3pm. 
 Scarlet Ibis look really colorful but the place kinda stink. 
 Hornbills & Toucans section. Birds are kept in rather rusty old cage. 
 Two lovely birds inside a bigger cage and we could get into the cage to be up close and personal with them.
 I love the Lory Loft where it is like a bird paradise where bright rainbow colour little parrots flew above our heads and they looked so happy and beautiful.

 This is actually Lory Loft where little parrots live in a big greenery home but high above is a wide net.
 It was fun to cross over this dangling bridge.
 As you cross over the bridge, be prepared that the loft might fly near you. 
 See the gigantic cage at the left? It is the home of the eagles and vultures. 
 Ostrich is dinosaur descendant. 
 BaoBao, or baby in Chinese sang Happy Birthday song during the High Flyers Show.
 Sassy the parrot is super cute. She can pass things around.
 Flamingo joined in the fun at the High Flyer Show

 This shoebill can really stand still for so long that my friend thought it was a statue. 
During mediaval times, the rich used falcon for hunting purpose.
 The alert and charismatic owl.
 Pelicans cove.
 Saw the Black swan for the first time!
 White swan 
 The largest man-made waterfall in Singapore. You can spot unique bird species in the Waterfall Aviary. 
 This cute parrot could follow what I said like "Hello" in a sweet sweet voice.
 Flamingo

Thursday, 20 November 2014

Honey Creme is in Singapore!

Honey Creme was on a marketing blitz in Singapore and I found out about this popular Korean style soft serve in both local magazines and newspapers. I visited Honey Creme located at 313@Somerset on a weekday as I read that there'll be long queue.

I tried their signature Honey Comb ($5.50) as I never eat honey comb before. I like the milky rich and creamy smooth soft serve with the sweet natural honey comb. Besides Honey Comb , they also have different topping like pop corn, cotton candy, coffee. It is definitely one of the best soft serve I have. It taste of quality compared to others soft serve I had. 

I had a hard time searching for Honey Creme so I asked the kind shop assistant in the shopping mall. It is located next to the taxi stand outside 313@Somerset mall.

How to get there?
Alight at Somerset MRT station and walk about 5 minutes to 313@Somerset Taxi stand.

ADDRESS 313@Somerset #01-37 313 Orchard Road Singapore 238895
OPENING HOURS (SEE ALL DAYS +) Today: 11:00am - 09:30pm
Honey Comb $5.50

A few tables for about 6 to 8 people inside the shop. You can have free plain water.
Menu for different soft serves.