On a beautiful sunny day in the month of May. I visited Singapore Botanic Garden. Bus is available directly from the Blk 54 Bendemeer bus stop which is very close to my auntie's place. You just need to see which bus will stop by Botanic Garden as it will drop you directly in front of one of the entrances. Or, the easier way is, you can take MRT (Circle Line) and stop at Botanic Gardens Station.
I had wonderful memory with Singapore as i was there as a kid. I attended kindergarten there. My parents used to work there. However, even with my long history with this country, I had never visited this Botanic Garden. I was determined to visit this place as part of my Singapore solo trip adventure.
No entrance fee is charged. The garden is lush green. Pavements are all well maintained. I arrived at midday, nevertheless there were still quite a lot of people jogging and enjoying the lovely weather. The bus I took stopped at Tangling Gate. I was greeted by the beautiful Swan Lake.
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| Swan Lake |
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| Me, admiring the peacefulness offered by Swan Lake |
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| The dreamy gazebo that I fell in love first sight. |
After walking the park in the hot sunny day, what's more attractive than a cup of Joe surrounded by such greenery? The aroma of freshly brewed coffee from the cafe was what I could never resist. I managed to get a seat and really enjoyed every ticking moment, sitting there, not hurrying for next destination, not checking my watch and my handphone. A simple cup of coffee, nothing fancy, gave colours to my day.
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| A freshly brewed coffee in Botanic Garden, accompanied by beautiful palm trees and the sound of gushing water. |
After a rejuvenating coffee. I visited National Orchid Center. Wonderful orchid collection they have. Worth to pay 5 dollar if you are entering for the first time.
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| One of my favourite orchid in the National Orchid Center. |
Then, the Symphony Lake captured my attention.
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| Symphony Lake |
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| Tan Hoon Siang Misthouse. |
Exited the garden at Cluny Park Gate and before I headed off to my next destination, I indulged myself with the Durian "Ice"-cream that sandwiched with thin wafer. Ice literally as when you bite it it was like bitting finely crushed ice. And, all the childhood memory, triggered by my extra sensitive tastebuds, flashed back while I was savouring and waiting for the bus. Once a foodie, Always a foodie.
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| Durian favour, "ICE" cream |
