Jurong Lake Gardens - Parks & Nature Reserves

ABBEY: 

WILL: I am quite curious how the Jurong Lake Garden looks like. Well, Chat made me jealous on her exercise videos. So when she invited on her birthday, I suggested if we can roam around the famous Jurong Lake Garden. It is quite late because we waited for the rain to stop so I told Chat that we will come back to see the huge park through sunlight! 

After a week, Abbey and I were back and marvelled the beauty of not yet fully opened 90 hectare park. 

We enjoyed the playground specially the zipline. We were amazed by the Allotment Garden and spend some time at The Lone Tree. 

We covered around 7km of the park and we are definitely be back once the Chinese and Japanese are renovated. 

That is a fun run we have. Your kids will definitely enjoy the Jurong Lake Gardens

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Jurong Lake Gardens - Parks & Nature Reserves 

(W) https://www.nparks.gov.sg/juronglakegardens

(H) 24Hours

(A) 50 Yuan Ching Rd, Singapore 618661

(T) NParks Helpline: 1800 471 7300 

HOW TO GET THERE:
Via East-West Line:
Nearest MRT: Lakeside MRT (EW26)
Directions:
It's a 3 minutes walk from Lakeside MRT.
Take Exit A from Lakeside MRT.

Singapore's Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

ABBEY: I thought the slope I trekked on the way to the Treetop Walk of Mac Ritchie is steep. But I was wrong. Going to the summit of Bukit Timah is challenging but fulfilling. 

You will be welcomed by few steps on wood planks, then dirt then concrete. Here come the first challenge. I didn't got the time to measure the steepness of the slope as I'm already busy to climb the hill and see to it that I don't faint. Haha. The slope decreased so we got time to catch our breath. I can feel my heart pounding so hard. 

By the time that I felt I'm all ok, then the next challenge came before our very eyes; stairs with a LOT of steps. After completing maybe 50 steps I got on the first landing. I immediately get the drink on my bag as I feel that I'm losing electrolytes. It was very refreshing. A couple of more steps then I reached the summit. A landmark and a hut was waiting for us. 

It was a fun experience and encouraging as well. People of all ages, young and old are climbing it. Just take your time and your own pace and surely you will reach the top.

WILL: I scheduled a trek last April but unfortunately it was still closed for renovation. When the Bukit Timah officials announced that they will open some parts, Abbey and I scheduled it instantly after our Pulau Ubin adventure.

I heard a lot of things about this place. And on that cue I muster myself mentally and physically. I am mumbling to myself that I must be brave and don’t mind if I will see snakes, lizards or any reptiles. I am well prepared mentally then I saw the steep slope and started to trek, I am wishing to reach the end fast. But it seems no end. My heart started to pump faster! It is a success until I saw the stairs! Never ending steps and I think I heard my heart stop pumping! Bwahaha! I rest for a while and few more steps I reached the summit.. Me and April reached last!

Abbey and I will absolutely go back here for us to try the side tracks! :) A lovely experience!

Rejoice Container Services Pte Ltd at Bishan Park

ABBEY: We have visited a couple of parks here in Singapore including Bishan Park which we went to recently. As usual I'm the "uninvited" guest at Rejoice's gathering. 

Bishan Park is a huge place occupying about 62-hectares of land. Outdoor activities like picnic, jogging, skating (inline skates can be rented), and kite-flying are amongst you can do on the park. They even have dog playpen too. 

The most prominent feature is the old concrete canal that was transformed into a river with the purpose of encouraging the people to get closer to the waters. Stepping stones were set so people can crossover it and enjoy the sight of fish and water plants. But the public is being reminded that when the sirens went off during strong rain showers they should immediately get out of the water as it rises up to 3-meters high. A peak was also formed so visitors can get a good vantage point of the site. 

Visit the park day or night and you will be amazed, relaxed and refreshed.

WILL: Our Rejoice Family organized a mini-event, an outdoor fun at Bishan Park last Saturday, 15^th of March. Clap, clap, clap to Sherwin for arriving first. Haha!

As instructed, each will bring a meal from our own kitchen, Abbey and I really put an effort to cook that time. Why? We both thought that we can just order 4 boxes of pizza but Ma’am Ivy suddenly asked us to cook something. Well, hello to kwek-kwek!

All brought food and we sat there, listened to stories, eat so much and laugh a lot! We are so full that time and that makes us so sleepy! Kung pwede lang matulog dun talaga. Haha!

We bid goodbye around 9PM. The Bishan Park is so perfect for jogging, cycling, picnic and even watch the fish swim against the current. The cool breeze is so relaxing! Thanks Rejoice Team for introducing Bishan Park to me and Abbey :)

Camping Trip At East Coast Park

ABBEY: I'm glad we fulfilled our plan to spend the night in East Coast Park. This camping is long due. It always rain when we plan it. But last October 26 the weather is perfect. Ford applied for the permit and then we had a go.

Wilma was the advance party to ECP along with Ford, Nette and April. Yes, they set up the tent. I didn't lay my hands on those as I'm having office works. I came there past midnight after our firm's year-end celebration. The tent is cozy and for 6-foot tall man I can say I had a good stretch. The sound of water sways you through slumberland. It's great no bugs or any crawling creatures went inside. We had a good night sleep and woke up refreshed. We had a few snaps on the scenery and head to Jollibee for breakfast.

WILL: This is one of the "must-do" for our year 2013, and I am so lucky to have Abbey and officemates so supportive of me to attain this. 

GeeFord really a loving officemate, he lend us their tents, guide as where to put it up and also helped us assemble it. Even strong wind cannot stop us on this plan. Since Abbey will be there after their party, three of us girls spend the night talking about anything under the sun. My hubby reached the place around 1230am and I am already sleeping that time. So I just welcomed him to our tent.

It is so relaxing to hear the soft sound of waves splashing gently on the shore. It really soothes my brain. Honk of vessels afar sometimes made my eyes pop-open.

Some pointers: bring a lot of water, tissue, alcohol and if you have time bring some cook food. Since were near at seafood restau and Ate Monnette is allergic of those, we just ordered our dinner at McCafe.

Dear users of East Coast Park's washroom,  please use it with love. The washroom is too dirty and I just found out that the caretaker cleans it once. I hope that National Park Board will look on to that.