The bloggers lament

I think every blog I read at some point has the requisite "sorry I haven't written but I've been busy post" so - here is mine.

A million excuses but today was a good day to stay inside and work on a few things. Yesterday would have been a better day, but I'm not that smart. I went and hiked the "tree top trail" in the rain. Soaked through to the skin, even the monkeys were waterlogged.

Monkeys and snakes were the warning of the day, along with a big sign warning you not to go into the jungle in a thunderstorm. Of course I ignored it all and trekked on. About 10 km on a one way trail, so there was no turning back no matter what. Because of the rain I didn't take the fancy camera so no great shots, but it was pretty cool none the less.

The reason I thought today was a good day to come inside was the temperature drop. All the rain really cut the humidity and mercury - I think it was a high of only 26*C today. I tried to stay outside, even put on a long sleeve shirt, but it's just too cold. Ironic I know.

In other news, had a chance to visit the Marina Bay Sands - Hotel and Casino. That's the weird looking boat thing on top of the 3 towers.

It was an interesting view, Singapore from 57 stories and suprisingly not the highest watering holes in town. It was also the dress rehearsal for the "National Day" celebrations coming up in August - Singapore will be 47 years old.

There is the worlds highest brew pub in the wedge shaped glass building in the bottom pic, and a bar called Altitude at the peak of the highest tower in town, 282 metres off the ground, 63 stories high.

I admit I had a touch of nostalgia this week as all the Calgarians became cowboys for the week and I scrolled through random stampede updates on Facebook. I thought I'd probably seen the last of cowboys for a while, when a dude walked into the bar. Go figure. I didn't see his horse, but I'm sure he's authentic.

Giddy Up pardners!