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The differences between the 2L
The 2L represents Lotus and (water) Lily
Basically, they are different plants, but they look so similar.
To some, lotus and lily are the same. To some, they know the differences but might not be able to differentiate them.
Lotus has broad round leaves that are held above the water. The flowers have pungent fragrance and usually come in pink. Also, the flowers and stem grow above water. It produces a perforated seedpod and the seeds and roots can be eaten.
Water lily has pads that float on the water surface. They come in various colors. Flower sits on the water. The fragrance is softer and less pungent compared to lotus.
Such an inviting Amphitheatre
Botanic Garden Amphitheatre is part of the unbeatable attraction in this national park of Singapore. It is open to park visitors at all times but provides Orchestra occasionally. This spaceship-like stage is sponsor by Shaw Foundation. The curve lining of the roof is blend perfectly with charming wind and musical notes.
Whenever there is a performance, audience from all places gather here with their family, sit on the lawn, under the wonderful fresh air and enjoy the pleasure of the sound of music. Without any sound acoustic, playing music surrounding nature, this is the most original form of our heart beat!
The stage is surrounded with a waterlily pond, with beautiful flowers blooming all year round.
Frederick Chopin is always there to be a musical inspirer and guidance.
So, why would you want to turn his invitation down!
What kind of tree is not important anymore!
The tree in the picture has been discovered in the dense forest Gujarat, India.
According to the blogger coolguyramforyou, he claimed that this is a mysterious tree but not “Baobab” tree.
I know little about “Baobab” tree, but the most important attractions to me are, when you move yourself closer to look at the tree.
Sydney thanks him for sharing with us this great discovery and awesome post!
Do you agree with me?
Tanjong Rhu suspension footbridge
Tanjong Rhu Bridge is the first suspension footbridge in Singapore. It was built in 1998, spanning across the Geylang River to ease the residents and footers for traveling between National Stadium and Tanjong Rhu estate.
It was built at the construction cost of S$5.1 million, its span 130m long and 4 m wide.
The bridge is suspended by 100 number of hangar cables that are 1 inch thick and attached to two main cables that are 4.5 inches thick.
The main cables are anchored to a huge 19m high “A” like frame that located at both ends of the footbridge.
If you travel along the Geylang River side, don’t forget to spend a visit to the iconic metal footbridge. You’ll never regret your riverside walk.
What meal Watermeal should deserve?
Watermeal belongs to aquatic plants. Green in color, about 1mm in size, the flowers was as small as needle tips.
This little fairy owns 3 world record titles for the smallest plant in the world; smallest plant that can bloom flower in the world and the smallest seed and fruit in the world.
There are 9 to 11 species under the genus, Wolffia is the smallest among them, sizes from 0.4 to 0.9mm in length. The sizes of the seeds and fruits are as fine as salts.
On top of loosing out in size, environmental pollutions also make it tougher to locate them.
The next time you spot them, please offer them your gentle loving care, as this is the biggest meal they deserved.
Why leaves always come with pointed tip?
The shape of a leaf is just like human being, born of different kinds of shapes and sizes. Different shapes like round, sword, oval, heart, diamond and spoon etc. But, majority of the similarities are derived from the sharp pointed tip.
Why is it that most of the tips are pointed than others?
Reason being that when water drops on the surface of the leaf, it will be absorbed as much as so. The remains of the droplets will be discharged as fast as it can to save the leaf from rotting.
Nature has design the pointed tips for water to be channeled easily and disperse the extras as fast as it could be to the ground for the survival of other life.
Take a piece of cake just enough for yourself, and share the rest with others. This is the moral of the story that we should learn from nature.
A calm river at Geylang
Geylang River project is part of the Public Utility Board’s (PUB), Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) Programme.
This programme allows the river water to transform into clean water with vibrancy.
Kallang Basin is the merging point for Kallang, Geylang and Rochor River. After 10 years of project cleaning up from 1977 to 1987, we must be thankful to the authority involved for the returns of the original face of the water body.
Now, both sides of the warehouse had been demolished. It is left with trees, green and beautiful memories to make up the beautiful nature landscape of the riverbank.
A 60s song not about Elvis
This is the Theme Challenge set by Omy as a Blog Awards Finalist has to go through. The theme must be related to something/someone from/about 60’s that has inspired us.
And this has been set in line with our 60s Fever theme this year.
This is my post-
Who is calling in the dews and wind?
Who is dancing Go-go and twisting?
Who is sobbing “The End of the World”?
And who is chasing the “Unchained Melody”?
Who is going to Rock and Roll with me?
Who is “Mrs. Robinson”?
And who is the Beatles and Hippie?
Let it be! Let it be!
Let it be a series of sweet,
sour and bitterness of life.
Let’s hug over the songs of the 60s.
Toast to our memories.
Toast to our stories with unstoppable “Crazy”!
Who is calling in the dawn and dust?
Who is playing Kuti Kuti and Masak Masak?
Who is collecting the seeds of Saga?
And who is fighting over the spiders?
Who is counting the 5 stones game?
Who is Mr. Mee Pok man?
And who is the Kachang Puteh and Ice Kachang man?
Good-bye! Good-bye!
Good-bye to a stream of sweet,
sour and bitterness of rhythms.
Let’s flow into the river of the 60s childhood.
Toast to our memories.
Toast to our stories with Kuto Goli
Who is calling in the days and nights?
Who is going Jalan, Jalan at the Pasar Malam and watching Wayang?
Who is walking on the moon?
And who is watching black and white?
Who is the Mattar in khaki shorts prowling on the streets?
Who is the Rediffusion they say can sing, can sing?
Who are Sydney and his Jackson Five?
It’s fine! It’s fine!
It’s fine to be a series of sweet,
sour and bitterness of life.
Let’s cheer over the 60s fever’s life.
Toast to our memories!
Toast to our 60s songs not about Elvis!
“Kuti Kuti, Masak Masak, Kuto Goli and five stones” were referring to the different kinds of 60-70s kid’s games.
“Mee Pok man” is referring to a hawker who sells Mee Pok noodle.
“Ice Kachang man” is referring a hawker who sells Malaysian icy dessert
“Kachang Puteh man” is referring Indian food peddler who sells assorted nuts.
“Jalan Jalan” is referring to ‘having a stroll’ in Malay language.
“Pasar Malam” is referring to ‘Night Market’ where food and groceries were sold along makeshift street stores.
“Wayang” is referring grass root stage theatre in Javanese language.
“Mattar” is referring policeman in Malay language.
“Rediffuion” is referring a cable radio station in 60s era.
Magnificent Bull
The “Magnificent Bull” bronze sculpture is located outside at the visitor center, Marina Gardens By the Bay.
Sculptor Walter Matia was born in Maryland, United states. Graduate in Massachusetts with degrees in Biology and Art Design.
This is a true belief to be why he has a full collect of animal’s sculptures.
As Walter says,” I am a hunter, a fisherman, a bird watcher, a book collector, a lover of natural history curiosities, an undisciplined dog trainer, and some say, a good game cook. I enjoy these passions-which have their own rewards; but they also provide the narratives of my art. I am not searching for more facts, they can be had in abundance from secondary sources; I am trying to understand the whole sense of a place.”
Hi Heliconia!
Heliconia, name derived from the Greek word Helikonios. It has over 200 species in single genus. The plant vibrant in color, grow well in Tropical region, is one of the composition of the Ginger Order. Let’s explore other creative and fun names beside the “Bird of Paradise”.
Surinam Gold
Dwarf Jamaican
Red-Yellow Gyro
Lobster Claw Two
Black Cherry
Jacquinii
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