Singapore Footprints

Love to walk? Curious about Singapore's heritage?
Let us introduce you to a cool team, "Singapore Footprints"



Comprising some really young chaps, not your usual Uncle or Auntie tour guides :p
They call themselves "Walkaholics" !

Every Sat and Sun, Rain or Shine, these chaps will tour Bugis and Singapore River with you !



It is definitely ok for Singaporeans to be tourists in Singapore !
Just look at where Sengkang's Babies have been roaming :p

Help spread the word about Singapore Footprints :)
Almost forgot, it is Free ! Yes, the tours are FOC !
A true blue Singaporean will say "mai(4) tu(2) liao(4)" !! (literally hesitate-no-more or 不要犹豫 ! )

Follow their foot-steps online at http://singaporefootprints.com, Facebook or Twitter.


credit..above images are all from Singapore Footprints website

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Istana Open House

Over Hari Raya holiday, we pop by Istana with Tan family. We always enjoy the lush green meadow.
There is plenty of open space for kids to run, roll, tumble and even sleep !



As expected, Istana open house is always crowded, we had our lunch at Fish&Co .

A little digress, we always love Fish's Seafood platter, and kids can even do some colouring
while waiting for our fishes to be fried.


Back to Istana topic, a long queue has formed from Istana entrance until Plaza Singapura. Fortunately, there is a express-lane for citizens. It makes us wonder why so many foreigners are attracted to Istana ?

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Graceful Swan greeted us at the pond


Once inside, the kids are free to run, sprint and tumble on the gentle slopes :)


We thought the low hanging branch would form a nice backdrop,
until a police uncle ask us to shift our butts :p


How can we forget about the slides and swings?


You might be interested to know what else your kids can do at Istana Open house
(drawing, birds, bands etc). Click to read our previous experiences.



It would be so nice if we have our picnic mat.


Our kids really enjoy their $2 Cornetto, no thanks to the warm weather.
We have blog about their messy-ice-cream-is-fun earlier.


There is even a corner where kids can pet ponies.


Time to head home, we are tired after a full day of activities :)


We bid farewell to Istana, and President Nathan (pity we did not get to meet him)



For more Istana Fun photos, visit SengkangBabies Fanpage.
The next Open House will be on 26Oct Deepavali, you might just bump into our new President, Dr Tony Tan.

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Marina Bay City Gallery and Walter Rabbit

We had always wanted to visit Marina Bay City Gallery. It is a one stop shop to view Marina Bay developments, both past and future.



Anyway, since Mummy got a wedding invite, and Daddy heard about the BIG bunny Walter loitering near Marina Bay. We thought maybe Walter-the-Rabbit will entertain us, while we wait for Mummy?

Big Rabbit, but thanks to the hot Sun, kids prefer to chill indoors :)


There is a hugh 3D plan of Marina Bay surroundings. Kids can press button and buildings will light up.
- MBS
- Flyer
- Merlion
- Gardens by the Bay
- even F1 circuit !


Our kids were pressing the button and playing see-who-spot-icon-first, and some tourists were bemused :)


We head to second floor for more rabbit exhibitions.

Each photo depicts Walter at a different location. It was interesting as it allows us to focus on Walter's surrounding and neighbourhood.


Imagine what will happen if Walter pop up at your favorite petrol station or hawker centres?

We help ourselves to the drawing accessories. Theme is "Bunny", what else :p




The friendly staff at the gallery sponsor two cute bunny ears for our youngest kids.
Wen Yi and Wen Xin looks so adorable !


Daddy usher kids outside to pose with Walter again hehe.

Good bye Walter, we wonder where you will be hopping to next? For the latest happenings on the Bay, you can visit Marina Bay's Fanpage.



We will be back one day (with extra clothings) for the kids to indulge in some fun at the water-feature.
Meanwhile, you can view more photos at SengkangBabies fanpage.

Click for Opening hours and Location of Marina Bay City gallery.
If you like similar interactive galleries, you will love URA's City Gallery !


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National day - Istana and Museums open house

One more week, and Singapore celebrates her 46th independence.
Istana will be open to public on 07Aug (not 09Aug), and this is President Nathan's last tour of duty :)


Selected Museums will be having free entries on 09Aug, happy visiting :)

In addition, the following seven museums are free in Aug2011!

• Asian Civilisations Museum
  1 Empress Place
  
• Memories at Old Ford Factory
  351 Upper Bukit Timah Road
  
• National Museum of Singapore
  93 Stamford Road
• Peranakan Museum
  39 Armenian Street
• Reflections at Bukit Chandu
  31-K Pepys Road
• Singapore Art Museum
  71 Bras Basah Road
  Sam at 8Q
  8 Queen Street
• Singapore Philatelic Museum
  23-B Coleman Street

Want to know which Museums are fun?
Click --> Our Places Of Interest Tab

Marina Bay Sands Wonder Full Laser show

We have heard rave reviews about Marina Bay Sands' (MBS) Wonderful water and laser show.
We stayed after NDP fireworks preview to catch the laser spectacular.


Very soon, water sprays form a curtain, and Lasers would form a baby image and other icons.
We love the effects. Daddy took most of the shots in "P" mode.



Water fountains, illuminated with so many different colours , sway left and right.
Mesmerizing !!

Lasers Green and Blue dance on the water screens.

Flames was a surprise! and we can feel the heat !

Lasers pierce through the dark sky.

Bubbles ! This was a bit hit with the kids. Daddy's camera capture the bubbles as light streaks.

A slightly longer exposure, and we got a purple curtain, peep-a-boo Esplanade in the background. Nice !

We have issue with lighting, and it was not easy to capture a clear shot for all (no flash).
We enjoy ourselves, and the laser show tonight.


Singaporeans can be proud of Marina Bay.


Take a walk down Marina Bay, and catch MBS's Wonderful show at the following timing :

Sunday to Thursday:
8pm, and 9.30pm
Friday and Saturday:
8pm, 9.30pm and 11pm


For more updates , MBS link http://www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Entertainment/Activities/WonderFull/

View more Firework and Wonderful photos at our Fanpage album --> http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.253473781336440.81609.194377613912724

Our Fireworks outing--> http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2011/07/ndp-fireworks-at-marina-bay.html


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Punggol Jetty, good spot for family picnic

At the end of Punggol Road lies a jetty and the beach. Across this narrow stretch of sea is Johor's Pasir Gudang. A few decades back, people use to drive up here for seafood, and it will be packed in the evenings.


Daddy drove by to revisit the area. Seems like some development is going on in the background. Looks like another cosy F&B corner is spurting along the coast (similar to Jalan Tebing opposite Lorong Halus)


The jetty has remained unchanged since yesteryear...


But Daddy did not expect this spot to be so popular with families picnicking.

Fishing must be the no1 hobby here at Punggol Beach.

Daddy saw children picking pebbles and throwing into the sea.


This place is very windy, but there is no shelters to hide from the sun.

The sun sets too fast


Wow, Daddy and the kids look forward to see how Punggol beach will be transformed.
Those living in Punggol and Sengkang will have another spot to chill in the evenings !


One day, our kids will be able to trek or canoe from Punggol Jetty to Lorong Haus.
( Map taken from StreetDirectory )