We were so happy that Kyle could spend his spring break with us in Singapore! Thank you, Bob and Renate, for allowing him to visit. Evan, Jane and Leah had school while Kyle was here, so I was able to show Kyle around a bit. Kyle was the photographer, so all the pictures are in his camera.
A friend of mine took these photos, so they are the only ones I have. This day we were on a tour of the Telok Ayer neighborhood with the American Woman's Association. The women loved having Kyle with us, and he was a trooper! This street was the original coast line of Singapore. Travelers would arrive here during the monsoon season and want to give thanks for their safe arrival. Naturally, temples were built...a Jewish synagogue, Muslim mosque, Christian church, Hindu and Buddhist temples. They are all still active today! Singapore is a place where your race and religion are respected and celebrated. Peoples "differences" are honored. This is wonderful to see and feel.
Kyle was willing to trek through the tallest nature reserve, through rain forest, the zoo, eat local food, stroll through Chinatown and the wet market in Little India. He rode the Singapore Flyer-the worlds tallest ferris wheel, and was brave enough to plunge over the river on the "extreme swing." He and Evan played tennis, basketball with the locals, billiards with the amahs,and exbox. They swam and tried wakeboarding. He spent one day at school with Evan. They had a wonderful week!
Kyle, maybe you could post some of your favorite photos on our blog. I would love to see them!
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Dear Petty Family,
The recent photos you've posted are wonderful! We were talking about Kyle at dinner last night and thinking about how great it was that he was able to travel to Singapore and how happy Evan must have been! Ryan is really looking forward to his travel stories! I still get teary when I see your faces and know how far away you are; but I'm counting down the days to June! Thank you for posting such great photos! Love to everyone - Jane
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