Drifting across the straight

While I wandered through Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve on the north side of Singapore Island, I kept seeing highrise buildings and hearing droning traffic in the distance.

Sungei Buloh Wetlands’ Coastal Trail

There were silver fish cutting up the water in the tidal ponds, but it was hard to discover what kind they were. Along the Coastal Trail when I peered into the water past Kingfisher Pond, a whole other world opened up. A variety of creatures intertwined and swam in a maze like world.

Buloh Tidal Ponds

On the Migratory Bird Trail of Sungei Buloh Wetlands, I soon discovered the warnings posted about crocodiles.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Mangrove Boardwalk

There was something artistic about the large leaved mangrove of the wetland reserve located on the north side of Singapore Island. The roots curved over like bent backs grasping the muddy swamp beneath.

Singapore’s Chimjes

This beautiful building appeared to have once been a church. I’m guessing it may have been turned into a place for wedding receptions. Whatever the case, the building itself was worth a wander.

Singapore from on high

Probably the most impressive part of Singapore’s National Gallery was  the view from the roof top.

Singapore’s National Art Gallery

Sharing half of the building with the Supreme Court, the art gallery was a disappointment. While housed in a grand and well-maintained building, locating the art itself, was like wandering through a rabbit warren.

Downtown Singapore

This area of the city consisted of modern highrise contrasted against grand buildings constructed during the British Colonial era.

Fuk Tak Chi

Surrounded by modern skyscrapers, this building had been a temple where Chinese immigrants could meet until the 1990s. When I entered, the front room was converted into a small museum, as well cared for as the elaborately designed doors at the entrance.

Taoist Mission

When I arrived at the entrance to this building on Singapore’s Telok Ayer Street, I knew I’d passed by years earlier. The portraits painted on the doors were too distinct to forget.