Arriving at the Botanic Gardens

The Final Meltdown

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March 1st 2010
Our last day in Singapore was at least as memorable as any other day of our holiday. Singapore decided to treat us to a heatwave, with solid sunshine instead of the more usual sun, cloud and occasional shower. (Who needs a heatwave in Singapore when its pretty hot under normal conditions!) So, not realising what sort of day awaited us, after a quick dip in the hotel swimming pool, we decided to ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more