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Orchids of Singapore

6/2/2016

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Singapore feels like an orchid hothouse everywhere, so its not surprising that they have a gorgeous orchid garden here. It's found within the Singapore Botanical Garden, which is huge and full of lots of variety, but, to me, the orchids were the highlight. There are between 25,000 - 30,000 orchid species in the world. Imagine!

I just finished reading the novel, Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert where botany is discussed at length, including many variety of orchids. I'm sure I would have enjoyed the orchids anyway, but the book whet my appetite for it.
 

​Here's a small sample of what we enjoyed today....or I should say, Molly and I enjoyed, Barry enjoyed for longer than he would have chosen mostly due to the extreme heat, and George would not have used any form of the word 'joy' in any description of his garden trip...well, he did see a meter long monitor lizard which was kinda cool. At least everyone was a good sport about the long, slow-paced visit.
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As it turns out form the photos, George did appear to have some fun today.
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Molly's toe infection continues to heal, so we were able to walk a little further today. Hopefully it'll be ready for the water park on Monday and the Lunar New Year celebrations that the city seems to be getting ready for.

Someone else likes the flowers here. Look what I saw on the side of building while out for a quiet morning walk.
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June Devolin
6/2/2016 07:32:38

How can one not believe in God when you see such amazing flowers! I recall Barry taking us to a greenhouse full of orchids in Holland when he was an exchange student there. Fortunately orchids now can be purchased in our grocery stores at a reasonable price. I may buy one this week.Your photos have inspired me.
Molly looks as pretty as the flowers.We'll see her smiling face in 2 months,as well as gorgeous George.
Keep posting, a hint for the kids too. Love to all. June

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Lorry
6/2/2016 08:52:37

It looks like your amazing adventure continues! The flowers are gorgeous! Please tell Molly and George that I'm looking forward to their next blog. I can't wait to see and hear about the waterpark. It looks like you continue to enjoy delicious meals in Singapore. Love the pictures!

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Marie mcgowan
6/2/2016 20:45:57

Well I was going to say June will want to go and see all those orchids even if it is a long ways from Korea. It must be breathtaking. photos are lovely. keep enjoying. love, m.

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    We are embarking on the family journey of a lifetime and I am trying to be the bravest and most adventurous version of myself as we begin. Looking forward to this journey is very exciting and rather overwhelming at the same time. We are making huge changes in our lives in hopes of enriching them.

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