Singapore Stopover

Half-way there and relaxing in Singapore. Found "Raffles" and once we are better dressed we will go back to try the proverbial "Singapore Sling".


Just trying to be tourists.













Quite adventurous - took a ride on the Singapore Flyer, largest observation wheel in the World.

Tremendous views of the city and surroundings.

Final Presentation at Ardrossan and Saltcoats

On Thursday 11th February the team gave there pre-departure presentation at the Rotary Club of Ardrossan and Saltcoats in the Club's regulary venue, the Lauriston Hotel.
The club members were joined by District Governor, Andy Slater, District Foundation Chairman, Jim Morton, and guests from 12 other surrounding Rotary clubs.

All the guests enjoyed a meal before being entertained and amused by the team, who were all in good form. Pictured above at a more serious point in the proceedings.

DG Andy wished them luck and said everyone who has met them is looking forward to their reports and tales of their adventures on their return. He then presented each team member with their Alumni Pins.

Baxterbear was in attendance and very well behaved, for once.

The Arran Malt

Busy with the final preparations, Baxterbear was up early to meet the Arran Ferry and Celine Tetu from the Distilery in Lochranza.
Celine was delivering some bottles of "Tha Arran Malt" for the team to take out to New Zealand as gifts...or should that be bribes?

Wednesday 3rd February.
Lesley, Alex and Baxterbear visited the Rotary Club of Queen's Park, Lesley's sponsor club, to report on the team's preparations for the rapidly approaching visit to New Zealand.


President Donald Ramsay welcomed their guests, and he and the other club members enjoyed the double-act presentation. The visitors were asked for a promise that, after their adventures, they would return to the club to tell about the experiences, well those that could be talked about!