SINGAPORE : Most Singaporeans live in high rise flats or on
land, but one Singaporean woman and her family has been living on a
boat.
A 12.5 metre sailboat is home to Wang Meng Ngee, her husband Franck
Ibanez and their 14-month-old daughter Carmen.
The couple bought the boat two years ago and embarked on their
unique way of life.
The experience is new to Meng, who used to live in a flat, but
Franck is used to living and travelling far and wide in a
boat.
For now the couple's favourite destination is the humble Kusu
Island.
The couple said they went there to pray for children -- the second
one is on the way.
"You see, it's wonderful and it works," they said.
Ten other families also live by the Raffles Marina, making up a
United Nations of sorts.
A passion for nature and the sea has brought them together.
The families even take turns to cook weekend dinners.
Franck, who is used to living on water, says he has never
considered going back on land.
He said, "Right now, we're focusing on the adventures that are
coming out, raising children in a boat while we are discovering
some other places in the world." - CNA /ct