Here’s one of the better pictures from our 2003 trip to South Africa. This was taken in the Drakensberg National Park, which lies along South Africa’s eastern border with Lesotho (a mountainous country completely surrounded by South Africa). The park is big, and the mountain formation in the distance is called “Giant’s [...]
While in Singapore, I had the opportunity experience the Deepavali, also called Diwali, festival which took place in Little India. This festival is known as the “Festival of Lights” and symbolizes the victory of good over evil (or light over darkness.) Lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for mankind. [...]
There water fountains every where you turn in Singapore. They seem to incorporate water with art sculptures. This water art is at the entrance of The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay (A performing arts center) near the mouth of the Singapore River. Though the locals call the building The Durian, because [...]
There are many “mini” MerLions that are around Singapore. This one is located by Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River.
-Michelle, posting from Singapore
The historical port of Singapore is Colleyer Quay (pronounced “key”) is really beautiful at night. There are quite a few couples that sit on along the water’s edge and enjoy the scenery. There are even several sculptures from famous artist located around the area.
-Michelle, posting from Singapore
Something you don’t see every day is a street named Smith in Chinatown. This street is full of different food stations.
-Michelle, posting from Singapore
Another shot from 2003 of the Mississippi River gorge between Minneapolis and St. Paul. The colors this year were a bit of a dud in comparison.
These statues represent the first Chinese immigrants to Singapore which brought along their culture. On the other side of the water running through the park is a statue representing the immigrants from India.
-Michelle, posting from Singapore
This alley was decorated with Lotus lanterns. When I saw them, they looked so peaceful and yet celebrated the festival.
-Michelle, posting from Singapore