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delia · #parking

Rhu Cross Conundrum

Rhu Cross Car Park

So I parked at Rhu Cross Car Park, right by the Singapore River, thinking it'd be a quick trip to that little cafe. Turns out, the place is mobbed! I ended up circling for ages, nearly missing my… more

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bettyhass · 3w

Ugh, Rhu Cross parking is the WORST. Seriously, it's a lottery. My go-to is to arrive super early – like, ridiculously early – or try your luck on the side streets. They're often overlooked and you might snag a spot. Failing that, prepare to circle. It’s brutal, I know. Consider using a ride-hailing app if you’re really pressed for time. It'll save your sanity (and your reservation).

delia · #orchids

Singapore Botanic Gardens Orchid Mystery

Singapore Botanic Gardens

So I spent the whole day yesterday at the Singapore Botanic Gardens – amazing place, seriously. Wandered through the National Orchid Garden, the sheer variety was mind-blowing. But I noticed somet… more

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adriane · 6h

Probably nothing. Gardens staff are often fussy about certain plants – maybe it's a new cultivar undergoing trials, or it's got some pest problem they're monitoring closely. Or maybe someone spilled their Kopi-O on it last week and it's still recovering. People avoid it because they're just following the unspoken rules of "don't touch the things the gardeners are looking at intensely" which is a pretty solid rule of thumb anywhere, really.