Date: 09 April 2011 (Saturday)
Getting to Changi Village Bus Interchange : Buses svc nos. 2, 29, 59, 109.
e.g. from Tanah Merah MRT station, alight and board Bus Svc No. 2;
from Tampines MRT, board Bus Svc No. 29;
Pasir Ris MRT, Bus Svc No. 109.
Assemble, mark attendance: 9:15am at Ground level of Changi Point Ferry Terminal “CPFT” which
overlooks the sea (walking distance from Changi Village Food Centre).
Depart from CPFT : 9.30AM SHARP
We will walk down to the basement to take a bumboat ride. The ride takes about 10 minutes
at S$2.50 per person/per trip. There are no scheduled departure times to and from Ubin,
as bumboats set off only when there are 12 passengers.
Lunch: approx at 1 p.m. at a local Chinese restaurant. It serves individual zhi char dishes
or ala carte seafood orders. Seating capacity is limited; we need to book tables for all.
*****Commute by bus, do allow sufficient travel and waiting time. If any member wish to
leave early for other appointment, appreciate U keep either Eos informed.
Leaders: ChristinaCL Chan and Serene Low.
Calling all nature lovers and those who want escape from the hustle and bustle of city life
in Singapore:
Come, join us,,,, stroll back to the 60s… leave all cares behind.
Let this island’s natural and rustic charm soothes your soul!
Our walk will take us all the way to Chek Jawa; Walking under the swaying coconut palms, lush
greenery, birds, through “country’ roads where the air is fresh.
Chek Jawa one of Singapore’s richest ecosystems!
Apparently, on 9April, in the morning the tide is low, hopefully it is low enough and unveils
the marine life there.
Our walk ends once we are back to Ubin town centre.
Do not leave Ubin without feasting on some seafood which is fresh and prices are reasonable.
When you have rested, feasted and recharged, you may go to explore the nearby Sensory Trail –
a small garden with fruit trees, spices and herbs for cooking, applants used in traditional
medicine and native plants of the mangrove forest.
NOTE
Bring poncho, hat, insect repellent, binocular and camera. Country roads might be slippery,
shoes or track shoes are strongly recommended. No slippers/sandals as they are also an
open invitation to insects/mosquitoes.
1. Walk single file when road is narrow, Always keep to the left side of the road. Do not
wander off or lag behind, stay with the group!
2. Bring your own drinking water. Water from public toilets and wells is not suitable for
drinking or bathing. As lunch might be late for some, bring snacks but no littering.
3. Avoid feeding, touching, harassing or capturing any wild animal.
4. Hornets and wild bees are potentially dangerous when disturbed – stay clear of any nest
or hive and report its location to the National Parks Board immediately.
5. Shelters are few and small. During our trail, toilets are found at Ubin Town and Chek Jawa.
6. Spray insect repellant esp if mosquitoes loves your blood!
REGISTER HERE, indicate your lunch preference….
Lunch : to facilitate table reservations – indicate if you want to be in
Grp 1 = seafood
Grp 2 = Individual
Grp #1
1. ChristinaCL
2. Serene Low
3. Yatsing
4. Daniel Ong
5. Myra Chia
6. Judy Lim
7. Charles Chua
8. Lee Ah Nee
9. Andrew Koh
10. Thomas Lau
11. Feztus
12. June Koh
13. Ronald Lee
14. Steven Chan
15. Janie Leong
16. Dave Tan
17. Maritha Chua
18. Grace Wong/Ng
19. Peng Peng
20. Lawrence Khan
21. Serene Leow
22. Robert Tan
23. Susan Tan
24. Pheng Sok Goh/Chia
25. Maureen Lee
We ask for fine weather: a BBC = Beautiful Breezy Cloudy Saturday, no rain! Thanks!
Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!
Till then…. stay Cool! Be Cool!
The Walk Team EOs: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad
Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.
Photos by Andrew Koh & Thomas Lau