Our Friday morning began with a visit to the PUB, or the Singaporean equivalent of the EPA, for a presentation on one of their water education outreach programs. Proceeding through the impregnable building’s security toContinue reading
Conserving the Past and Creating the Future inn Present Day Singapore
Today we ventured to Bishan-Ang Mo Kio park, a wetland rich in biodiversity surrounding the Kalanng river, located in the midst of the city. Upon seeing the variety of birds, insects, and reptiles, I wasContinue reading
Pictures and Parades
We began the day early (for me at least) at 8:30 am. Our first activity of the day was to visit the the Alexandra Road stacked wetlands. We were unsure of what we would beContinue reading
What a day for the senses: Singapore’s Little India and ‘Durian Night’
If I were to list the smells of today from most to least to pungent, the scent of durian would outrank any fish market, flower stall, or smoldering incense. Such a list would falsely implyContinue reading
Visiting the Marine Lab and Duke Alumni… in Singapore
Today was unique in that we it was the first day we had to buy food the night before for lunch. We started the day by going to the marina on the south-east portion ofContinue reading
Calm Days and Crazy Memories
We had this morning free, so I worked on my application for a summer position at Zion National Park while Serene slept. We had lunch at 7-11, which kind of blew my mind because youContinue reading
We’re Not in North Carolina Anymore
Our day was scheduled to start bright and early at 8:00 am. At first, I thought this would be a challenge, considering I am not a morning person and usually sleep in past 11:00 am.Continue reading
Exploring Gardens, Wetlands and ‘Island of Granite’
Before my eyes opened, I could hear the intro of Coldplay’s “Lover’s in Japan” playing on my phone as my 7:10 am alarm goes off. Yes, I know I’m in Singapore and not Japan, butContinue reading
Monkeys and Crocs and Croaks, Oh My!
Today we went on an excursion to the landscapes of Northern Singapore, and boy there was much to see! After a relatively short bus ride the scenery had changed completely from that of a modernContinue reading
Day One in Paradise
Editor’s note: Students in the Urban Tropical Ecology course traveled to Singapore in February for three weeks to study human ecology, tropical diversity, disturbed habitats, Asian extinctions and resource management. Today was our first dayContinue reading