Palau Ubin, Sunday 19 August 2007

So here are our pics of Palau Ubin, an island between Singapore and Malaysia (10 minutes by bumboat). Great day cycling around, although I didn't realise you actually had to cross the shipping path to get there....few hairy moments when the boat driver thought he'd play chicken with a huge freightliner...

We (well Gary) had hoped the cycling would be a little more off road, but it was pretty tame and takes about an hour or so to get round the whole island (so tiny). The island itself is gorgeous though, with traditional stilt huts and lots of tropical palms. Certainly relaxing compared with Orchard road.

Anyway check out the rain, just got back from our cycle, sat down with beer and food and the heavens opened. It was perfect timing and a great way to spend the rest of the afternoon!

Gwen Stefani

Hannah and I went to see her perform at the indoor arena in Singapore last night.....quite good actually ;)

Gary

Singapore 2 months in...

So we've been in Singapore 2 months now and are getting quite settled in.

We have an apartment and work and studying is going well. Hannah has been ultra efficient at fitting out our unfurnished flat and never a day goes by when she hasn't managed to find another bargain :)

The weather is consistently hot and humid although not too difficult to get used to with air conditioning.

There is so much to see in the area and we're now starting to plan trips away; our focus until now has been getting our home sorted. Last Thursday was Singapore National Day and we went off trekking in the nearby rain forest which was pretty amazing. Looking forward to doing a bit more of that in future. For those of you planning to travel this way, bring your walking boots and sunscreen!

Gary

Leaving Party

Hi all,

Thanks to everyone that came to our leaving party in London. We had a great time and hope you all did as well.

It seems like a while ago now but hopefully the photos are a great reminder.

Gary and Hannah