Arrived in Melbourne yesterday to a distinct drop in temperature but also lower humidity level which was a relief! Met at the airport by Tom and his friend from Sittingbourne, Mark, who is over at the mo. Tom had hired a large people carrier for the day and 6 of us, including Tom's friend Laura, (originally from Sittingbourne but now living in Sydney) set off for the Mornington Peninsula. Now before today, the concept of horse riding and wine tasting as a combine...

I am writing this while sitting in Changi Airport. If you ever have to choose an airport to waste some time in, this is the one. David has gone off to visit Changi Museum and strangely, I chose not to accompany him. I am not saying it wouldn't be worth a visit but as you know, David spends more time than anyone at exhibits/museums etc. anyway there is a swimming pool here and a ladies relax area with complimentary massage. I rest my case. Actually, we have ch...

After a dramatic overnight thunderstorm we set off for Sentosa, the Singaporean equivalent of Disneyland. This is an island off the south coast of Singapore, reached by either bus, car, coach, monorail, cable car or shanks's pony. Sentosa's latest attraction, opened this year, is the world's largest indoor aquarium. Now those of you who know that when David visits anywhere he has to ensure that every bit of information and every exhibit is fully ingested - so w...

Visited Singapore Botanical Gardens today. Only managed to see half of it due to heat/humidity level and fact that we seriously underestimated its size! Definitely The best attraction so far in Singapore. Like everywhere else here the attention to neatness and cleanliness is evident, with gardeners working in all areas to ensure the planting and walks look pristine. Looks like we will have to visit Singapore again just to see the rest. We returned to the same ...

Our first full day in Singapore, negotiating the highly efficient public transport systems. Bought 2 x 3 day tourist passes which gives unlimited travel on most of the island's extensive rail and bus services. After visiting the main centre we walked to Chinatown and its colourful streets. The Chinese Cultural Heritage Centre was a highlight, exhibits showing how thousands of immigrants arrived packed into unseaworthy boats around the start of 20th century to ...