Chris in Wonderland

You won't believe what I just saw!!!! 

For a moment I thought I was dreaming too! 

Instead of Mr Rabbit, I saw Mr Giant Lizard!

Just like me, he was taking a stroll in the Chinese Garden ;) 

Pretty fat huh?

 I was praying that he would come closer and let me snap a clearer picture. Lo and behold, a wish come true!! :D

Should have brought my DSLR along! >_<

Drawing close to the pedestrian path...

About 2 meters away

Look at the length of his tongue!!!! 

 At least 20cm, I dare say! 

And the body? About 1.5 meters! 

We were in such a close proximity 

It may not seem so from the picture, but I was standing really close to this scary-looking reptile. 

My heart was in my mouth as I took the last few shots; we were both staring at each other with greatest degree of tension and wariness, contemplating if the other would bite. Haha. 

The closest I could go before it vanished into the tunnel connecting to the lake

Phew~! I survived! hahaha. 

I didn't chase after him like Alice would. If I had done so, could I have possibly tasted some magical potion? ;)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monitor_lizard

A carnivore! 

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 The last time I entered the Chinese Garden was to accompany my dear grandpa and big aunt, when they came for a visit last year. We were touring the West Wing back then. 

This morning I sought after the East Wing, where the Fragrance Garden is.
I toured the area thrice, not because it was That fantastic, but because I lost my direction....lol. 

A Pair Made in Heaven

Let's paint them red before the evil Queen chops off our heads!! ;) 

Sweet aroma in the air. 

More variations should be added to the Fragrance Garden. It will then be a true paradise :) 

Pretty Hibiscus

What a hilarious combination!!! 

Gloomy Day

碧玉妆成一树高，

万条垂下绿丝绦。

不知细叶谁裁出，

二月春风似剪刀。

-- 唐·贺知章《咏柳》

So artistic ;) 

Seen this somewhere? ;) 

Just as I was about to return home, it started raining cats and dogs!!! 

How funny, my father was telling me before I left home, "you shouldn't just walk, you need to start jogging." 

He must be really glad, for I was not only jogging, I ended up Running!  Hahaha! But it came to a point when I gave up, not a single cm square of my skin was dry! What a crazy weather.  ;(