VEGETARIAN BRIYANNI

First time tried vegetarian briyanni, spiced basmati rice. It was

surprisingly delicious n very filling. A meal costs about 6-7 dollars

and consists of briyanni rice, yoghurt chutney, deepfried bittergourd

(which was not bitter at all), two crunchy pappadam crackers, sambar

and dhal soup, a chappati, anf a small cup of sweet desert made of

milk spiced with cardamon. Nice!!

This one is a set meal from the Komala Vilas vegetarian restaurant in

Buffalo Road, Little India. 

Just like condominium

 

A new condomonium project ? Nope, it isn't. It is the new HDB blocks in BUangkok, built under the Design and Build Scheme. This scheme allows private developer to design and build the housing blocks, and then later sell them. Ah..that is why these housing blocks are beautiful and more stylish, very different from the typical old HDB apartments.

I dont mind living in one of these buildings :D

(Relatively) Healthy Lifestyle

 

Well...Singaporeans are quite keen in pedalling their bicycles to go about everyday! At least, it is true for people who live in suburbs area. From going to the market, sending their child to school to going to work, more people opt to do those tasks by bicycle. You see, sometimes it is just not practical to take a bus because the destination might be just a bus stop or two away. But it would be quite tiring and uncomfortable (especially during daytime with scorching sun above us) to go on foot. What's the next best thing? Ride a bicycle!

Well, you are lucky if your flat is located near a bus stop or an LRT / MRT station. If you are not...lucky that is, then you may resort to this healthy solution to reach the nearest public transportation in time for you to catch your train to work. 

Bicycles are cheap. You can get a good one with 120 dollars. We like to add all sort of accessories such as bell, tail lights, basket (front or back), and pillion seat complete with seatbelt for our child!! :D

The picture was taken at the bicycles parking lot of the Compasspoint Mall in Sengkang. Don't forget to buy good and strong padlock for your bicycle though, a friend of mine had her a-week-old bicycle stolen!

A deserted icon?

 

Not really. This is a bus stop around Buangkok area. It is kind of impressive architectural work, well designed and it certainly looks sleek though a bit extravagant for a bus stop :D

Buangkok is a newly developed area by HDB (Housing & Development Board of Singapore). Like other new towns, public housings in Buangkok area are carefully planned, very well designed, and in my opinion, are often comparable to private condominiums in term of design.

Years before a new area is developed, HDB would have started planning its masterplan. Coordination among various parties such as the architects, the civil engineers, people from National Parks, Land transport Authority, ministry of education and many others would be scheduled regularly.

As the result, in Buangkok newtown there is a newly built Mosque (Mawaddah Mosque), a public school, a big supermarket, a nice eateries, an MRT station (of course), and an LRT line. And look...there are still empty plots of land to be developed in the future!!

The Central Fire Station

 

The Central Fire Station on Hill Street, opposite Funan the IT Mall. Nearest MRT: Cityhall MRT station.

The first and oldest fire station in Singapore. Now, it also houses a small yet interesting heritage corner, showing its history way back from the beginning of 20th Century.

A must see tourist destination, especially if you go with young children. The fire fighters are always very helpful and would be more than happy to show you around the station. Just visit the place on Saturdays around 9-11am to see the demo of fire drill.