Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Litwillers' Trip to Singapore - Bob and Leslie


Jam packed schedule. First took the Litwillers to a swanky "around the world" type place to eat so they could try a bit of everything.




Jurong Bird Park

This is probably the same ostrich that was giving Dy the stare down last time :)



Pottery Jungle and its HUGE kiln


The Night Safari: A fire breathing show was on at the entrance

 Traveling through by the tram

 
Yuck yuck and more yuck. Doctor Fish were nibbling off our dead skin.

Going to Sentosa by cable car


 Dan admiring a pitcher plant in the butterfly exhibit


Dan touching a stingray in the "Touch Pool". Also for touching: starfish and a huge, gross bottom feeder. 


 The Botanical Gardens: In the Orchid Garden


The Asian Civilization Museum where there was a special exhibit of part of a huge terracotta army that were buried in the tomb of First Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang.

A Funny picture, going through the Fullerton Hotel

Lots of other stuff is not pictured: Dinner of pepper crab in ECP, mum's home cooked Dinner, where Masi and Babu Uncle also came, Shopping in Chinatown, Lunch at a cool Dim Sum place etc.

The Litwillers' Trip to Singapore - Dan

Dan and I flew in together and about a week later Leslie and Bob joined us in Singapore.  Mum and Pap were great hosts - they took off time to pick-up, drop-off, make food, and tour guide us all around. The Litwillers were terrific guests as well and were up for doing everything.

A walk in the Chinese Gardens


 

Dinner at Clarke Quay

Roti Prata in the morning

Lounging around when there was time

Mum was a very busy lady with her appointments. Here we are in SIM.

In the meantime Pap was getting helping himself to some well earned relaxation - and a new father's day/thesis defense gift.


Then onto the Millenium Walk with the spouting merlion and ginormous casino in the background.

Pap running us around the badminton court

Dinner at Marche

My birthday cake!

Men giving mum a break with the dishes

Thesis Defense - Jun 10th 2011

I practiced and practiced this presentation until my mouth knew what to do even when my brain was shut off. Hopefully it didn't sound too rehearsed, but other than that, I think the presentation went fine. 
   Mike gave a very warm (if embarrassing) introduction

 

Dan bought a T-shirt for people to draw on, and they patiently wrote all over it while I was being grilled. 

Calling mum and pap to tell them the news!

So glad Dy was able to come

Giving me my stripes