Heaven

Temple of Heaven was our next stop.  This is a complex of religious buildings that started in the 1400s.  The detail and artistry of the temple is exquisite.  Today, the gardens around the temples are used for relaxation as well as exercise.

Temple of Heaven

The kids spotted grass and enjoyed running and playing tag in it.  Grass is a rare sighting in Singapore so when they see it they take off for it.  Here the girls attract attention as they are performing a cheer for our guide, Mr. Chen.  It did not take long before a crowd grew.

I think this was Graham's happiest moment.  He spotted a real pick axe.  He is addicted to playing MineCraft so when he saw this pick axe he asked for a photo.  He tried picking it up but he soon found that it was very heavy.

After the Temple of Heaven, we went to dinner at a Hot Pot.  It was HEAVENLY!  The kids and I had never been to one and it was quite entertaining.  You cook your food right at the table.  Everyone had their own Hot Pot and were able to pick and choose the meats and vegetables that they wanted to eat.

During dinner some of the local women and men came in and sang and danced for us.  They invited the kids to join them.  The boys choose to sit and watch but the girls danced and sang.

...to be continued...