A birthday WHS visit is always a pleasure. I simply enjoyed walking the grounds for a few hours. We were interrupted by some periodic heavy rain that often occurs in Singapore during the monsoon. We were prepared with umbrellas (sun or rain), but nevertheless took shelter in one of the scenic pavilions for 45 minutes. Listening to rain, a picnic style snack, and watching birds. After the rain ended, the sun returned and we continued our walk toward brunch at the Bee's Knees at The Garage, which is located at the Northern boundary of the WHS.

I will not don my pretend ICOMOS cap and judge its OUV, but I will say its a pleasant place to visit. Living close to a splendid botanic garden myself, I certainly value public spaces like this. We spent 3 days in Singapore and I appreciated the recreation culture that is really visible in the city.

Our visit occurred on the 10 year anniversary since inscription and the 60th year of Singaporean Independence. The inscription anniversary was highlighted at the botanic garden and the festivities for the 60th were everywhere in the city.

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