Hi Guys,
So sorry, i have not been updating.
Too busy gambling at Genting Highland's casino. Hehe.
Alright, coming up, our very important class outing!
Date has been set for
18th April 2009. Time would be
9am to
1 or 2pm at
Changi Village Bus Terminal. Do form your own mini group and go together.
Only buses that reach there would be No 2 and 29.
A
ONE way Boat ride is $2.50. Thus a return trip would be $5.
Whole day rental of bicycles would cost $3-$5.
I have choosen a cycle trail that would take about 3hours
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Western Ubin (German Girl Shrine and former Thai temple; 3 hours)
Jalan Jelutong.
Pekan Quarry and heronry Lookout Point
Jalan Endut Senin, passes Sg Jelutong
Sg Jelutong bridge - coconut stall (opens late morning during weekends)
"Why You So Like That?" stall - buy drinks from Uncle Leong Kiat, the friendly and chatty owner growing herbs. Also a view of Ubin Quarry.
Jalan Endut Senin, resort on left
Sg Puaka - view of prawn ponds: mudskippers and fiddler crabs at low tide
At fork after Sg Puaka, go straight (not turn right) - leads to the German Girl shrine [read about the "Mystery Girl of Ubin" ].
Ketam Mountain Bike Park - Blue Diamond Trail is passable to average cyclists but make way to other riders. This leads to lookout point with views of Ketam Quarry and mainland Singapore.
On the way back - optional turn into Jalan Wat Siam to see Chinese cemetery on right of slope. Sharp right (do not enter OBS land) turn leads to site of former Thai Temple (now relocated to Punggol).
Follow trail to the north coast to see Western Straits of Johor, the Ubin coastal fence and the souther Johor (Malaysian) coastline (north coast view).
Turn back.
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I understand some of you might not be able to make it. But do try to make an effort to come. I am sure we will have fun. If you are unable to cycle, we can always use a double bike and cycle together. :) very romantic!
Best Regards
Audrey