Autumn In Singapore

2 weekends ago, we visited the Gardens By The Bay for the first time as a family. The Bees were fascinated by the misty, mysterious Cloud Forest, and we were all captivated by the brilliant autumn colours of the blooms in the Flower Dome. I could not quite decide which dome I prefer, but I thought the Flower Dome - with its dazzling flowers from different regions and its autumn theme - was a lot more engaging than the Cloud Forest.

The Cloud Forest's key attraction was its colossal indoor waterfall and the cool, temperate climate that was such a welcomed reprieve from the sweltering weather. We also enjoyed the +5 Degrees show a lot, and the Bees were able to appreciate the extent and impact of global warming, witnessing from the large projection screen what the Earth may look like in the near scorching future, if we continue our irresponsible treatment of Mother Nature.

In the Flower Dome, we love immersing in the gardens of different regions, pretending we were far away in another land.
However, the Bees were enchanted by the resplendent displays of autumn delights like pumpkins, scarecrows, harvested wheats and an alluring display of beautiful flowers in red, orange and crimson. We were bewitched by the vivid colours and the magnificent display of stunning blooms.

 

 I was surprised that we were so mesmerized that we spent almost half a day in the 2 domes, plus a bit of time off for an alfresco lunch in the broiling heat of noon. We will definitely be back to explore the outdoor gardens and the skyway walk!