First Stop ..... Singapore!

 

The Marina Bay Sands hotel on the left has twin-like towers and looks like a "cruise ship"  on top with a garden!
The "ferris-wheel" type structure called "The Flyer" takes 45 minutes  for a full rotation.  You can have a meals in the "cars" that hold about 45 people!

 

Enroute to China, we took the opportunity to visit Denny's family and friends in Singapore.  It has been almost 7 years since Denny was back home.  We had stopped in Singapore enroute to China when we adopted Shekina in 2005.  It was very nice for us to be able to visit with his older brother, Kenny, and his family; sister Dorene; and younger brother, Tony, who was also visiting Singapore from Florida.  Very unique opportunity to have all 4 siblings together in one place!!

In Chinese culture, often many families live together.  Denny's parents were pharmacists and unfortunately passed away years ago.  When he grew up, they had 2 other families living with them for a total of 18 people living in the same house with one bathroom!  Lots of extended family.  Here are just a few pictures!

(Left to right): Sister Dorene, Brother Tony, Cousin Alan and his wife Molly, Denny and Shekina
We enjoyed a lovely tea one afternoon and dinner another day in their home.

Denny and Shekina among the orchids - Singapore's national flower.

Enjoying Singapore's lush greenery in the Botanical Gardens

Denny, Shekina and brother Tony

Shekina LOVED to exercise on the "MRT" Singapore's  subway!

Denny, cousin  Ester, brother Tony, cousin Robert and the beautiful  pink rose, Shekina!

Denny's brother Kenny and his family, brother Tony, sister Dorene and us at our last dinner!

SPECIAL APPEARANCE!  The 4 Yeo siblings all on the same side of the ocean again!

We enjoyed catching up with Denny's many cousins, extended family and close friends.  Their hospitality was extremely gracious!  We are ever so grateful to everyone in Singapore for a wonderfully memorable visit!