We live just outside the “war zone” in Katong, a groovy part of Singapore with a lovely urban village atmosphere. My daily commute involves walking past the intriguingly-named Famous.
15 years ago
Spat out of the air-conditioned comfort of my office building, I wade through the humidity, looking to leave modern Singapore behind. I caught a glimpse of the old world.
15 years ago
“This is the brake,” Chi said, squeezing the brake levers to demonstrate. “Yep, the same as a bicycle,” I said. “On this bike you have to hold the brake.
15 years ago
There was a commotion in the next room. “They just killed the chicken for us,” Darling Man said. I hadn’t been listening when Darling Man ordered, busy keeping Miss.
15 years ago
A customs officer motions to our two carry-on bags, sitting on the collection area of the scanning machine. “Iphone?” he says. Darling Man tilts his head slightly to convey.
15 years ago
Herbs are not for dainty garnishes in Vietnam. They are used in abundance, great fistfuls of them. Mounds of weedy-looking leaves are served alongside soup, the leaves to be.
15 years ago
“What do you call those things on that guy’s face? Testicles?” Darling Man asks with a puzzled frown. “WHAT???” “You know, in that movie we saw last week,” Darling.
15 years ago
Braving the humidity, I went for a short stroll at lunchtime. A few steps from Singapore’s boring financial district I found the wonderfully ornate Thian Hock Keng Temple. On.
15 years ago