Monthly Archives: January 2013

Lewis arrives on a paradise island: Tioman, Malaysia

Well Lewis the Lion had arrived on the west coast of Malaysia during the monsoon season because of which the ferry crossings to Mersing had been reduced to one a day, leaving at 9 o’clock in the morning. One of … Continue reading

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Lewis and the sounds of Mersing, Malaysia

Lewis the Lion, fresh into Mersing in Malaysia was climbing the stairwell of his hotel when suddenly he stopped. He could hear so many sounds around him. He closed his eyes and concentrated on the strange sounds of this new … Continue reading

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Lewis buses it into Malaysia

Lewis the Lion’s trip to Singapore had been short but very sweet. After a bit of a wild goose chase to purchase his bus ticket, he had eventually found the Transnasional bus company. Here he bought his ticket into Malaysia … Continue reading

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Lewis explores ‘The Lion City’ of Singapore

As Lewis the Lion explored the city state of Singapore, as his first Asian experience, he was overwhelmed by the sensation that this truly was a city where the West meets the East. It seemed to be a melting pot … Continue reading

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Lewis is in food heaven at a traditional Singaporean Hawker Centre

One of the best things about travelling is getting to taste the local cuisine and Lewis the Lion had a great introduction to Asia by visiting one of the many Hawker Centres in Singapore. This is a type of food … Continue reading

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Lewis the Lion meets his first Asian currency: the Singapore Dollar

Lewis the Lion loved arriving in countries where he could find an easy trick to convert the currency from pounds and pence. His first encounter with an Asian currency, the Singapore Dollar (SGD $) was no exception. The simple trick … Continue reading

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Lewis the Lion crosses the Equator into Asia: Singapore

Like so many places on Lewis the Lion’s journey so far, Lewis couldn’t believe it was already time to leave the continent of Australasia behind him and head to the continent of Asia; his first stop being Singapore. It was … Continue reading

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Lewis’ travels lead him to reflect on how we can take care of this wonderful world?

We do not inherit the land from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. John James Audubon 26 Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, after our likeness, so they may rule over the fish of … Continue reading

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Lewis learns about what to do in an emergency around the world

During Lewis the Lion’s travels around the world, he’d realised that in different places, there were different telephone numbers for the emergency services, such as the police, medical services or the fire brigade. Often, like in the UK, there would … Continue reading

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Lewis’ big Australian finale: swimming with wild dolphins

Lewis the Lion yet again, could not believe his little luck. He was going to leave Australia on a high, that’s for sure as he had been invited to swim with wild dolphins. His friend Alicia could not attend and … Continue reading

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