Some of my fav' shots of Switzerland & Munich

A unique dining experience like no other @ Soneva Kiri!

Launched by Soneva Kiri by Six Senses, the Treepod Dining experience is a spectacular way to enjoy a meal with a view amidst the Thai jungle. To conceive an idea like this must have been quite wild and unbelievable.

Guests first board the rattan like a bird’s nest on the ground level, sit tight with leather seatbelts fasten and then get gently hoisted 16 feet up into the tall trees. Each pod is comfortably cushioned and seats four diners. Your waiter zips to and fro via a zip line from a small platform perched halfway down the hill. Once meals are served, he zips back up the hill. Diners can enjoy the peaceful, clear waters surrounding remote Koh Kood (also known for it’s waterfalls and village life) interrupted occasionally by a bewildered squirrel or the passing butterfly. The Treepod is situated at one of the best vantage points the resort offers; a few yards along the coastal path from the resort’s main facilities on the west facing side of the island.

In collaboration with Olav Bruin 24h Architects, British-born Louis Thompson, designer of both the Treepod Dining and Soneva Kiri’s Eco Villa commented, “It has taken two and a half years from design to final realisation; it is great to see it so appreciated by guests. Even people without a head for heights are thoroughly enjoying it! The element I am particularly proud of is that we actually managed to build it without any bolts or attachments into the actual trees. I strongly feel that the concept has a range of other applications which I am really looking forward to investigating. We are also looking into guests being able to fly on the zip line through the jungle themselves!”

Now, who could resist the opportunity to dine up in the canopy in your own private tree house? Maybe this can be proposed to the NPark for their new project at Garden By The Bay. 

We have enough Treetop walks. So how about Treetop dining eh?

All 7 puppies have been adopted!

Yeah!! :)))))))

Thanks to everyone who have so lovingly open their homes to embrace the puppies! I am happy that they have been given a second chance. Choose to adopt!

TODAYonline | Singapore | Untrained animal catchers a cause for concern

I am totally appalled when I read the article. $250 for each stray dogs brought in? I agree with some readers here that the money would be better use to sterilise the pets! And AVA can have the cheek to say that there are no trained or proper procedures in capturing the animals. Coming from a government body who's mission is to "ensure the health & safeguard the welfare of animal", it is preposterous to say that no structure is in place. And what exactly does the External dog catchers have to comply with AVA's so called guidelines for capture, handling and transportation of animals & the use of animal traps? Using fishing lines & hooks? This is most unhumane and I cannot fathom the suffering, fear & pain the animals go through each time such unethical and inhumane ways are used to capture them. Can AVA please clarify these points? What is the use of being a government body with mission statements that is totally opposite of what the company practices? If this goes on, animal welfare groups will be more hard pressed to care & protect our furry animals more than ever before. Why can't AVA partner with the animal welfare groups to work out a solution instead of culling them? I read with sadness that 95% of the 1,800 animals dogs/cats caught have to be euthanized annually. I strongly urged AVA to re-look at their policies or structure of animal culling to prevent more deaths in the unprofessional way these so called dog catcher uses. We will be watching.

And then there were 3

An update:

Knickers has been adopted!! 3 more sweethearts up for adoption. And here they are.

Choose to adopt

What a weekend it was on 16 Apr, Sat when these 7 puppies were rescued under a carpark ramp in an industrial area. All are between 6 - 8 weeks and are currently up for adoption. So far, Ginger, Latte & Snowy have gone to loving homes. 4 more to go and I hope people who are looking for dogs will choose to adopt. Every year, AVA puts down 95% of the 1,800 strays caught. It is heartbreaking so let's do what we can to save and rehome as many as possible. Every dog deserves a second chance in life. Choose to adopt. 
I came across this written by a lady called Vanessa on the ASD website. It is very touching and I hope it warms your heart too on a grey, cloudy afternoon today.


See That Stray 
(WAD 2003 Prose Winner)
By Vanessa


See that stray across the road
No food to eat, no place to go
He walks and walks to find a home
But alas, he ends up always alone


See that stray searching for food
It's never enough, it's never good
His tired legs must carry him far
Thru dangers by road and by car


See that stray next to you
No shelter for his weary soul
Take him home and give him hope
Take him in and give him peace within


Take the risk and you shall see
How a stray will set you free
Free to give the love you have
Free to love him and his past


FInd out more from these 2 animal shelters if you would like to adopt a pet or simply sign up to be a volunteer OR donate some money to keep the cause going. They are set up by like-minded animal lovers who are passionate and committed to caring and loving abandoned strays. Let's do our part to love and care for our four-legged furry friends whichever way we can. A little goes a long way!

Action for Singapore Dogs http://www.asdsingapore.com/index.php Gentle Paws http://gentlepaws2010.blogspot.com/