A day at the Dog Show

This Singapore Dog Show was being held along side of Pet Expo. So, a dog show, a cat show, all sorts of exhibits and booths. To say it was a busy venue would not be telling the story by half. 

The trophy table for my Show, not enough room in the frame for the whole table

There was only time for a few photos before my work day started in earnest and didn't stop until 9:00...a long day but much fun!

First day in Singapore

Breakfast with a view

Our first tour stop was to the oldest hotel in Singapore, Raffles, very British in influence. 

And what is more fitting for the birth place of the Sling, but a little bathtub gin!

By 11:00 is was already 30 and humid, beautiful, even though there was still a little cloud cover. Christine and Frank from Switzerland, and I are enjoyed a Singapore Sling from the restaurant on top of the Marina Bay Sands. Amazing observation deck.

The closest of the domes is the Flower Dome, the next one is laid out like a mountain forest, complete with cool mists.

The electric forest, what a view at night time when its all lit. All of the round tower like structures are lighted trees.

The Marina Bay Sands from a distance.

A quick stop to make a wish at the Merlion...

And on to one of the Chinese Temples.

God of the underworld...every culture has one!

This afternoon we will visit the Lucky Plaza, where Christine has found an amazing tailor shop...when in Singapore...!!!

Singapore in March

First stop, Vancouver...drizzly and cool, but then it's Vancouver!

However, the forecast for Singapore is sunny and 30, so a drizzly breakfast at the Premium Lounge won't daunt my spirits. A stop over in Hong Kong is next, after a movie and a clock resetting nap. Pix at the HK airport to follow.

Well, Hong Kong airport is vast, and of course, where the plane disembarked was a train ride and then a good long walk to the transfer gates that I needed. But the Plaza Lounge is right there, only up two more levels. Scotch never tasted so good!

The comfy couches are most welcome! I have a few hours to burn before the next leg of the trip to Singapore and after the 13+ hours flight, a few hours sitting soft will be most welcome. 

Singapore airport is beautiful, filled with art and plants, many of which are the countries #1 horticultural export, orchids! A couple of snaps taken while heading to the customs area.

Amazing French Bulldog sculpture-glazed mâché I would hazard a guess!

Arrival time was very late, so this is the only snap I took from the limo on the way to The Elizabeth...they drive on the Brit side of the road! This huge Ferris Wheel gives a wonderful view of the harbour. 

Now, to sleep in a very welcomed horizontal position!

A great last day in Quebec

Wonderful weather has made this walking day so very pleasant. The weather has been fabulous! First, breakfast and a couple of crepes were most definitely in order!

Day-starting stop... Parliment.

Everything at the Citadel is enclosed in 20 ft stone and earthen walls. 

Two Guardsmen stood at attention to the entrance to the Citadel

Have I ever mentioned how much I dislike 'selfies'?

Approaching the Plains from the Citadel

And so ends my time in Quebec...steeped in Canadian history where battles, building, settlers and ghosts fought each other, invaders and the elements.

A night with the ghosts

After such a great day, what could be better than hearing a little history and walking the streets and alleys down through the old town. First comment-does this city ever have a lot of canons! 

Our guide, dressed in period clothing and painted up to look very corpse-like, entertained us with crime and punishment from the days when the stocks, hanging in the public square, breaking a confession on the wheel and drawing and quartering were the way crimes were handled.

The 90 minute walk ended in Place Royale, which looked quite different than it did earlier in the afternoon.

The moon was still big, bright and full and looked amazing over the St. Lawrence

This time up, the Funiculaire called my name and the ride up, avoiding the stairs was more than appreciated - and one MUST ride the Funiculaire at least one time! My story-sticking to it...

Tomorrow, after breakfast, the Citadel and the Plains of Abraham.

Checked in

A bit of a break to check in and cool down a bit...it's 32 here today!

The St Lawrence in the background

The Citadel and the Plains of Abraham....right outside my hotel...this is the view from the 20th floor!

And on the other side of the hotel...I think I'm on 'restaurant alley'!

I'll go here tomorrow...tonight I have a 90 minute walking Ghost Tour of Old Town!

Quebec City

A couple of days of sight-seeing in beautiful Quebec. First, a delightful breakfast at the Hotel Frontenac.

Spent the morning and early afternoon walking around Old Town, both upper and lower. Visited a couple of museums and numerous art galleries. What a gorgeous city this is! 

Sometimes it's good to be short!

A bust of Louis XIV in the centre of Place Royale

Someone must shop at Walmart...best use of Walmart goods I've ever seen!

Staff in period clothing were seen everywhere

A playground in lower Old Town

Art? Or decoration????