Dec 31, 2009

My Trip to Singapore on Boxing Day











Had a wonderful and interesting holiday in Singapore on the 26th December 2009. I had planned to visit two places which I have been wanting to go to. First was the MV Doulos, the remarkable floating bookshop. It was coincidental that 26th December will be their last day at their last port - Singapore. So I reckoned that I just have to make it.

MV Doulos is the world's oldest passenger ship. She has sailed the seven seas for over 90 years now, visited over 100 countries and had more than 20 million visitors on board. Their tag-line is - bringing knowledge, help and hope.

 Doulos has made literature (knowledge) available all over the world, especially in countries where it is difficult to access good literature. Doulos is also involved in providing help in areas of great need and tragedy. Its community is also a living example of hope. Different cultures of 350 volunteers from 50 countries give hope that it is possible for different people to work together, sharing their dreams, their future and purpose in life. What an amazing idea of spreading goodwill around the world!!

The biggest attraction to the ship is the bookfair. The books range from children's books, Christian literature and classic novels to science, business, arts and faith. I had a good time but wished I had more time to go through over 6000 tittles available on board. However, I managed to buy three books, some souvenirs, a poster of the ship, notebooks and some bookmarks.
















Second was the red dot Museum in Tanjong Pagar. Since 1988, red dot has annually selected a design team which has made its mark in international markets. The Design Team of Tupperware won this award in 2009. Isn't that exciting?
For this, there was a display of Tupperware products that won the awards since 1993. Above this display, was another array of Tupperware products - really an amazing art-work!! Zumi, Yenn and I were mesmerized with this art-work!! We spent more than an hour just on this section alone.







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Above are some of the products displayed. The red dot award is the highest honourary disinction in the design world. I am proud to own 27 of the 39 products that have won this prestigious award!! I have been a keen collector of Tupperware since 2000, hence the interest to visit this museum!!

In the night, we had an opportunity to visit Orchard Road, well-known for Christmas lights and shopping!! There were crowds everywhere since there was a huge mark-down in prices. Boxing day Sale!!







I came across several Christmas trees and here are two interesting ones.....the one with a Nutcracker Theme and one.................an upside-down tree!! Wacky, isn't it.....somehow, i didn't quite like it, call me old-fashioned, if you like, but...............








Later, Jae-hann brought us to this cosy place for tea. What a treat!! Set in the backyard of the old Turf Club, this lovely Restaurant and Bar is really exclusive. Not only I loved the greenery and the horses that strutted by, the food was great!! And the decor in the bar, I just loved the contrast of colours.....See for yourself.......













What a lovely, lovely holiday it was!!. Now with the New Year just around the corner, I will resolve to work harder next year, and look forward to my NEXT HOLIDAY!!!!