Bumboat on the Singapore River_DSC6631

The bumboats were originally used for transporting goods and cargo in he early days of Singapore's history. They were vital for driving trade along the Singapore River for over 150 years. Now they carry passengers out to enjoy the views along the river.

[Graham Thresher]

Super shot.

[Bep]

Wonderful image.

[sally agnew]

Nice capture Merrelyn :)

[bkb in the city]

Great shot and a very interesting name

[bkb in the city]

My brother-in-law and his wife lives in Singapore for 2 1/2 years

[Pyrrhula]

A great shot of the boat. river and roads and buildings.

[Babs]

Super shot.

[Debbie]

Great shot of the boat. Its very colourful

[Janet B.]

So well composed, and I enjoyed reading your commentary. Interesting history!

[Valerie Chesney]

Great shot, we have done that, most enjoyable...great to follow your time...

[Denise Wood]

Wonderful capture :)

[Irene Marshall]

Lovely capture enjoy your holiday Merrelyn.

[Joan Robillard]

Great shot

[Merrelyn]

@thresheg @gijsje @hermann Thank you, I love wandering near the river.

[Merrelyn]

@bkbinthecity Thanks, it's a great place to visit.

[Merrelyn]

@pyrrhula Thank you. I love the building in the background. It was erected in 1934 as the Hill Street Police Station and Barracks. It now houses the Ministry of Communications and Information and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.

[Merrelyn]

@onewing @deborah63 @janetb Thanks, the river areas are lovely.

[Merrelyn]

@happysnaps Thanks Valerie, we are having a great time and will probably go home a bit heavier because we both love the food here :)

[Merrelyn]

@gilbertwood @joansmor @irene111 Thank you, Singapore is a great place to visit.