Rundown of events

I completed my run this morning, together with over 8,000 enthusiastic women. There was a sea of ladies togged in similar sports attire, I couldn't locate my aunt and friends, so I ran alone. At one stage, I was pacing a big woman who power-walked throughout the 10km. It was quite amusing... there I was, running like a dog while she walked effortlessly. For the record, she finished ahead of me! I should just walk next time.

A fellow runner took this picture of me, not before insisting that I wear the Finisher Medal.

The birthday party at my friend's place last night was enjoyable as usual. There were lots of BBQ meats and seafood. The birthday cake was soft and fruity, and thankfully, not too rich.

Ivan, the birthday boy is on the extreme right.

Since C.H. and I were at Waterloo Street on Saturday morning, I decided to visit the Buddhist temple. I'll let you enjoy the pictures...

It was drizzling when we arrived but the rain didn't deter the devotees.

C.H. bought a lotus flower which I used as an offering for the "Goddess of Mercy".

Lots of licensed flower and joss vendors outside the temple.

Devotees praying for blessings, health and wealth.

Touching the Laughing Buddha for luck.

The street vendors came out in full force during the weekends. This man was selling medicinal ointment. Can you see his prop? It's a snake (it's either dead or a fake one).

This lady was probably hurrying to the temple.

Parking space for trishaws. They come to life in the evenings when the tourists hire them for sightseeing tours in the city. It's quite a spectacle as the riders typically adorn the trishaws with colourful lights and decoration, blasting loud music as they ply the streets.

We took a short stroll to Bugis Flea Market. You can find lots of little shops selling food, clothes and other interesting stuff.

Little piggy pastry.

Colourful fruit juice for thirsty shoppers.

Grilled cuttlefish is a favourite snack here. They go so well with beer but boy, do they stink!

Wah, FBI tiny-tees!

These teeny tees are so darn cute, I bought 3 pieces for my little nieces.

Aren't these mannequins a hoot? But seriously, who would wear something like that?

While C.H. was buying nuts from the dry goods store, I was checking out the dried cuttlefish....

...and all kinds of dried seafood like oysters, shell fish, baby abalone, scallop and sea cucumber.

There were lots of candies too!

All the stores sell similar goods.

I bought some anchovies. These are great for making soup-base.

As we were leaving the place, we were greeted by hundreds of pigeons along the walkway. When they started coming towards my bag of anchovies, I knew it was time to leave this place.