Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

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Thursday

Singapore #1

China Town was very clean, and the Buddhist Temple was beautiful.


Even in China Town one could see a reference to Singapore's British roots (check the Street name).


We were out strolling around at10am but, as you can see,
the shops don't open early in Singapore. I imagine this would be very busy in the evening when all the shops and eateries remain open late.


Outside the Buddhist Temple, you can see from the ground we'd had rain, it came down in buckets for a short while then it was back to blue skies.


Inside was breath taking, so much gold!
The chanting of the monks was mesmerising.


The Jewel at Changi airport was huge,
but I didn't spend too much time looking at shopping area.


Taken from the second level up.


When you look at the size of the people below,
you realise just how huge this place is.


Looking back from the other side. In case you are wondering about this hole, it's part of the world's largest indoor waterfall which starts seven stories high, unfortunately being there through the day I missed seeing it. (The Rain Vortex is located at the centre of the Jewel Changi compound and is surrounded by the Forest Valley and Jewel Changi Airport restaurants and retail outlets.)


Looking down at the rail transport.


As you can see some of the trees are really huge.


The Walking Net is suspended across a void twenty five metres above ground,
not an easy stroll to forget, it's like walking on air. In the front is the Bouncing Net.
  

Right at the very top of Changi Jewel, there were small restaurants where you could eat and rest for a while . . . and one needed to rest after walking around Changi. I hardly expected to see trees like this on the top floor, and yes, they are real.

Monday

Food, Food and more Food!

Just a little taste of what Singapore can offer in the way of food.




The cakes & pastry photos were taken inside this shopping complex.


We found this place when we were looking for somewhere to have breakfast . . . the name made us laugh.



Meals below are from Crossroads Café. Beef cheeks with veg., Creamy mushroom pasta, Caesar salad with chicken, Sliders with salad & fries and an Asian poached chicken dish.




Buffet dinner at the Marriott Tang Plaza where we were staying. You simply chose what you felt like at the time. Going back for a second serve or having two desserts made you feel like the cost was worth it and besides it was fun!


When I showed my hubby he thought it was strange to eat watermelon with chicken, potatoes and greens . . . I didn't, it went quite well with them all and the fresh sweet watermelon was really tasty!


Above bread & butter pudding, mango & strawberry chef made ice-cream and a small selection of tiny indulgent treats.

Another breakfast at a local café . . . a little weird but it tasted okay.


Meals below are from the Food Opera at ION Orchard.


Hopefully I have whetted your appetites.


Back at Crossroads for a beer and a cocktail while we watched people pass by.

Saturday

Holly's Holiday

 Just a few snaps from her holiday in Singapore.

 



 

And our visit to Raffles Long bar and Grand Lobby for High Tea.


Greeting on arrival at Raffles.


You cannot visit Singapore and not enjoy a Singapore Sling in the Long Bar.


This Grand Lobby is opulent with it's beautiful crystal chandelier.


This was before the scones arrived! Everything was yummy!!

I took heaps of photos and will share more if you want to see them, just let me know in your comments.

Happy weekend to you all!