More of Singapore

[korbi_doc]

:D Hi all, I'd like to put in some more pics of a wonderful trip I made with Carol to Singapore, (the winning fish are well covered in Carol's previous thread). This was (believe it or not) my 1st time out of the country, so had no idea what or how to prepare. However, there was no worry- everything went well & it was a most memorable time...hope to do it again sometime. The country is beautiful, lotsa foliage, definitely high rise! It really is easy to get around, but especially when your hosts are so accomodating. A big thanks to Kelvin Chiang, Dr Sun See Seng & the Discus Club Singapore.. Dottie

[korbi_doc]

Dr Sun, Carol, myself & Kelvin

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All of day 1 we walked the zoo, great weather tho very hot, but that was expected....enjoyed all the animals

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Lunch in town, the windows above were filled with statues....

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Here's Carol at our hotel, believe me when I say the only time we saw much of the hotel was to sleep.....:p

[korbi_doc]

A day of shopping was great fun, Bio_New's sister in law, Nora, took us all over the terrific shopping districts, Chinatown, Arab st, (wannago back there) Little India, Orchard St, my feet hurt just thinking 'bout it, but what fun!!! Even made it to the Hardrock Cafe to fulfill the orders I got from home!! Was sorry I didn't get pics of the Xmas colors on Orchard st. at night, it was beautiful... they put up xmas decorations 1st of Nov.. wow!

[korbi_doc]

This gate seems a symbolic one with great artwork buildings behind! There was just so much to see....

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What wonderful architecture!!!

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Oh fish???? Ok, how 'bout Koi?

[mench]

Dottie,I sure envy you two...looks like a super trip...well maybe some day I can make the trip....so many things to do and see,even without the fish...we need lots more pics....

Mench

[oodi]

Wow, Dottie...

Looks like a great trip, and I'm glad you had a good time!!

Judi
:)

[korbi_doc]

Dinner at night with Bio_New & his family was a lovely way to visit & get to know them... & next time maybe we'll have more time to go to Malacca (sp?) with you Mohammed....

Great Mench, let's start saving & planning, lol

[korbi_doc]

The Logo!! He is everywhere.... The Merlion of Singapura, named so, cuz of a legend: the story of meeting a lion when he (the founder, don't remember his name) landed on the island & named a country after the lion....

[korbi_doc]

& look at those high rises!!! They also are everywhere!

[korbi_doc]

Oh right!! FISH!! Ok, have more pics, not more time, will put more in tonight if I can get in to post, this is the first time I've been able to post, hate to stop, but work calls....been having lotsa trouble gettin in to post....

[korbi_doc]

one more, these were not winners, just a couple I really liked...this was so much fun!!!!! later..

[LizStreithorst]

Oh Dottie...You and Carol are such lucky dogs...well deserving lucky dogs, too. You guys must have had the most onderful time in the world. I hope that John and I get to make a trip like that some day. MORE PICS, PLEASE!

Were you able to bring back any fish?

Liz

[korbi_doc]

:D Thanks Oodi & Liz, sure was a great time!! & no, didn't bring back fish, just appreciated all that we saw & made plans, lol....

This is the high-rise at night from the "bumboat" cruise we went on, then had dinner at the harbor edge!! Can you see Merlion????

[korbi_doc]

One of the many beautiful Mosques that we saw!!!

[korbi_doc]

:p Oh yes!! We were here for a "Fish Competition" huh? !! There were about 400 Guppies, 200 Bettas, & 166 Discus... & Here's where it was held.....

[nacra99]

Wow... thanks for the pics! I see everyone wearing t-shirts ... must be great to get away from the American winters for a bit.

Btw.. The place where the "fish competition" was held... i lived right above (literally) it for 12 years!..... It's making me homesick now.....*tear*

[korbi_doc]

Even a mall can be interesting, especially when you fill it with fish tanks!!!

[korbi_doc]

Ok, there were 3 judges, one gentleman is from Vietnam, on the right, Nguyen Van Lang, & sorry, didn't get the info on the other, just pics... perhaps somone can fill that info in..... 3rd judge on the left is Datuk Dr Lim

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Here's our "gal judge" hard at work!! & it was hard work, almost 5 hours of extreme concentration while I did the heavy "lookin' on"! Phew, tough competition there!!!!!!!

[korbi_doc]

This is what it's all about! I know you've seen him before, but he deserves a "place"..... the Singapore Champion!! Peter Choo of Discus Habitat was very happy! (not my pic, I couldn't get a good one, apologies for the plagarism)

[korbi_doc]

Oh, & we didn't miss Sentosa Island either!! Here we are on a cable car... & what do we see in the distance, he really is everywhere!! That Merlion, 9 stories tall, & we couldn't resist!!!!!!!!!

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He looks so regal...........more walking up, up, up!!

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Thank goodness for elevators inside Mr Regal!! Now lookout between his canines..........what a sight!!!!

[Willie]

You didn't get any fish? Why not?

Willie :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[korbi_doc]

Yup, right! Ok, fish!!! I found this one very interesting, the pic's not great, taken in a hurry, but what a color... soon to be available in the good ole' US of A???? I hope so, but bet they'll cost!!!!!

[korbi_doc]

;) Well Willie, the long road home, to the states, then across the states to the east coast, just seemed too strenous, for me maybe more than the fish.. total time over 25 hrs, slugging around with lotsa baggage..not to mention I was so worried 'bout coming into the states thru customs; I'd have been a nervous wreck if I had fish too....but next time.....my planning will be much better

[Peter Choo]

Hi Dottie, nice to see all the pictures and knowing both of you enjoyed the trip to Singapore. Must say I regret not being able to show you around but guess you were in good hands. Really hope to see you again soon.

[SLY]

;) Well Willie, the long road home, to the states, then across the states to the east coast, just seemed too strenous, for me maybe more than the fish.. total time over 25 hrs, slugging around with lotsa baggage..not to mention I was so worried 'bout coming into the states thru customs; I'd have been a nervous wreck if I had fish too....but next time.....my planning will be much better

Glad to see you and carol had fun..it's a pity that I was tied up with work and my family or I could bring you guys around..next time keep me informed earlier carol and korbi.

[Spices]

Nice photos. Wow!! :) It shows how great a time you both had. I wish I could have joined. **Angie**

[korbi_doc]

:drummer: Well, it was 19* this am when I was trudging thru snow to feed & water/ice horses, Boy!! do I wish I was back in SINGAPORE!!!!!

Btw.. The place where the "fish competition" was held... i lived right above (literally) it for 12 years!..... It's making me homesick now.....*tear*
N-99 don't be homesick, plan to be there next time, wow, you really lived up in that building???

Hi Dottie, nice to see all the pictures and knowing both of you enjoyed the trip to Singapore. Must say I regret not being able to show you around but guess you were in good hands. Really hope to see you again soon
Peter, we hope to see you again soon also, enjoyed meeting you & seeing your shop & fish

Glad to see you and carol had fun..it's a pity that I was tied up with work and my family or I could bring you guys around..next time keep me informed earlier carol and korbi
Sly, so sorry to have missed meeting you; be assured next time we'll let you know ahead of time...

Well, I have more pics to put in, but I need some names!! So, later...

[korbi_doc]

Ok, a couple more interesting pics.....this one is at the show with us doing the "heavy lookin on"..... Andrew Soh, author "DISCUS THE NAKED TRUTH"; Mr Lee Tong Juan, SINGAPORE FIREWORKS; sorry forgot the next gentleman's name, maybe Carol knows; Terrence Teng & Colin Heng..........

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The sign above tells it all!!!!! The competition!!

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Fish?? How 'bout these? The dolphins were cute!!!!

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Note that color, pinker as they get older.......

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Now to the fish farms, what fun!!!!! This is Peter's shop, Discus Habitat...

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Kelvin's place Rainbow Aquarium..... wish I could have taken home some of those neat tank set-ups... bit heavy load for the distance tho......

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A night out with Kelvin's family to Mt Tabor, (no pics, too dark) this was at an outside weekly dance spot in town, all made up for Xmas..

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This was Colin Heng's......lotsa fish & tanks...

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Fishio Tribe, David Lim's neat little store had fish everywhere, breeders, babies, adults.... oh for the room home!!

[korbi_doc]

What a break!! American food was in short supply, & I did learn to eat lotsa really good Asian food, Carol is much braver than I at this...but when we reached Simon Pak's place, chicken wings..wow!! I gave a big vote of thanks!!!!

[korbi_doc]

Roy's place... lotsa neat fish!!

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more visits, maybe Carol can comment!

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Again!

[GulfCoastDiscus]

Very Nice Dottie. One day I hope to visit Sing. Talked to Roy over the phone and he was glad to have met both of ya'll.

[bio new]

Dinner at night with Bio_New & his family was a lovely way to visit & get to know them... & next time maybe we'll have more time to go to Malacca (sp?) with you Mohammed....

Great Mench, let's start saving & planning, lol

Thanks for the post. O.K, we go up to Malacca on ur next trip, no problem at all!

BTW, Nora sends her best regards to u and Carol.

[ping]

Thanks for the pics :).

Regards,
Ronny

[Elcid]

Thanks for your posts on the Faces and Places of Singapore discus! I wish you had taken some interviews :)

[Barb Newell]

Thanks for the pics Dottie! Looks like you and Carol had a great time.

barb :)

[Ardan]

Thanks for posting all the pictures. I found them very interesting!:)

Ardan

[jim_shedden]

wow......thanks for the pictures

jim

[magic_discus]

Thanks for sharing, great shots!:)