One tick on the bucket list

I have wanted to visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens for a long time.
It lived up to how I imagine it would be and more.
We spent quite a few hours wandering through the gardens - this is just a glimpse.

Lush tropical "jungle" walkways

Fountains surrounded by orchids

John also surrounded by orchids

The bromeliad house

An arched walkway of orchids and philodendrons

We spent about an hour or more in the orchid house.

The bromeliad house again

We had lunch in a little café in the ginger garden

A local volunteer told us a story about Australians who were prisoners of war in Changi. The Japanese had them build steps (not these) to one of the buildings they were using which now forms part of the gardens. In typical Aussie style, they signed their work and many years later came back to check the signature were still there.

Farewell Beautiful Girl

It has taken me quite a while to write this post.
Still don't want to, but can't keep putting it off forever.


I must let you all know that we said goodbye to Missy in late May.
Her body succumbed to multiple ailments of old age and John and I had to let her go. It was one of the saddest days of our life.


In typical Missy style she was gentle and gracious to the end.


Of course, we know, at 17,  she lived longer than most dogs and she had a wonderful life. She gave us so much joy and fun and I am grateful for every moment... but my heart still aches and my eyes still sting.

 Farewell Beautiful Girl