May 21, 2026
The Port of Singapore is massive and thus deserving of it's own post!
I did some internet searching and found out the Port of Singapore is the world's second busiest container port and the world's largest trans-shipment and bunkering hub. Images above from the internet show density and ship traffic. Below is my view as we sailed away.
This interesting housing development & marina of some high end yachts is the Marina at Keppel Bay and was recently built on Keppel Island, all on reclaimated land. It is amazing how Singapore is continuing to grow, by just creating more land and spreading deeper & wider into the ocean. I'm curious to learn about the environmental affects! Will put on my to do list, for one of our next trips back.
WOW!! I can't believe it has been two years of sailing around the World already for me and my fellow shipmates on the Villa Vie Odyssey! We left Belfast, Ireland back on September 30, 2024 and it has been such a great adventure to date! We have been to 201 different ports, some more than once, during those two years, with much more to come!
Before coming to Cambodia , I sadly have to admit I was unaware of the landmine problems they face. On our first night in Siem Reap, where we hiked up the hill to try and see the sunset views, there was a small band of men playing instruments and our tuk tuk driver explained to me they were victims of landmine explosions who had lost limbs or their sight and were trying to make money via donations to support their families.
I rallied for our last temple of the morning, because I heard this one was unique and I think it was my favorite. Ta Prohm was built starting in 1186 by King Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist monastery and university dedicated to the king's mother. It was left mostly un-restored so that huge banyan and silk cotton trees grow directly over and through the walls. In 2001, the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie was filmed here.