Category: Activities outdoors

EO – Cheryl Tiong
Credit: Roy Low

Today, we embarked on a scenic walk from Marymount MRT to MacRitchie via the Lornie Trail, Chemperai, and Jering Boardwalks, ending in a delightful dinner at Thomson Plaza.

We covered an impressive 6.8 km and 10,064 steps, making for a wonderful and active celebration.

Marymount MRT to MacRitchie

Thanks, Walking Team members

Cheryl Tiong

 

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DEPARTURE DATE: 22 – 26 July 2023

Contacts: June Peh (EC)
Whatsapp to the below if interested,
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KI4HFWyWbCHD9LbrFCsDbe

• S$538 – Twin sharing / triple sharing per adult
• S$658 – Single room per adult

Pickup points:

• 0600hr – People’ Park Centre
• 0620hr – Clementi central BLK 450 in front of taxi stand

DAY 01 – SINGAPORE / IPOH (B / L)

Morning assemble at your designated pickup point. Local transfer (must) from Sin to Malaysia for Malaysia coach.  After morning breakfast, proceed to Malaysia.  In the evening, arrive Ipoh and dinner at own expense.

DAY 02 – IPOH /BETONG (B / L / D)

After morning breakfast, assemble and proceed to visit Bentong – south Thailand. On the way, visit a hot spring, the largest bronze Vihara Duta temple, 14.4m tall, also visit the largest letter box for photo taking. Check in Winter Flower Garden. Flower Garden is nice and low temperature.

DAY 03 – BETONG (B / L / D)

After morning breakfast, visit the Yuyi village, understand how the history of communist, how they survive in the jungle. In the evening, stay in town hotel. You can go for massage on your own and walk along the streets, try the local durians

DAY 04 – BETONG / KL (B / L / D)

After morning breakfast, proceed to Kuala Lumpur with stopover in Ipoh for lunch.. Upon arrival KL, visit Chinatown and Mural arts of KL.

DAY 05 – KL / MALACCA / YONG PENG / SINGAPORE (B / L / D)

After morning breakfast, proceed to Malacca for nonya lunch. Tour around Malacca. In the afternoon, return back to Singapore.

*Tour agency have the right to change Itineraries due unforeseen circumstances.

TOUR FARE INCLUDES:

• Transfer of local coach to Malaysia custom (must)
• Malaysia 30-seater aircon coach
• 1 night at Excelsior Hotel or Ipoh Downtown hotel or similar
• 1 night at Modern Thai or similar
• 1 night at White Flower Garden
• 1 night at 4* KL hotel or 3* Element Hotel OR Malacca hotel
• 5 breakfast, 5 lunch, 4 dinners
• Entrance to Youyi Village & Flower Garden.
• Sky ridge Walk & Viewing cloud (if good weather)
• Overland Guide Service
• Betong guide, insurance and custom tax
• Group travel accidental insurance S$10,000 & medical $500 (1-75yrs)
• Fare includes guide/ driver tipping

FARE EXCLUDE:

• Personal travel insurance
• Personal buying
• Durian is not included in the package.

** If number is less than 24 pax, a lower grade 3* Hotel will be used in order for the group to depart.

EC – June Peh

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Click on the link below to view our recent trip, we had organized

5D4N – Ipoh | Betong | KL | Malacca – 04 to 08 Jun 2023

PART 1 – https://www.facebook.com/100060732647161/videos/a.660151279352621/268976732461840

PART 2 – https://www.facebook.com/100060732647161/videos/a.660151279352621/1946909089002468

PART 3 – https://www.facebook.com/100060732647161/videos/a.660151279352621/1272310023677972

 

Travel Date:       2D1N (29 – 30 July 2023)

Limited Seat:     40 pax @ S$150/pax

3 more pax and we upgrade to a 40 seaters coach.

Please indicate who your roommate will be.

MAKING OF YOUR RESERVATION AND PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT

Email: danhuang.trips@gmail.com

• Deposit:             S$70/pax to reserve now
• Final Payment:   S$80/pax latest by 14 July 2023

Package Tour inclusive:

• Twin sharing at  Straits Hotel (Single additional $55)
• Breakfast at Hotel
• Tour Guide + Driver tip / Accommodation
• Tour Guide fee
• Melaka River Cruise ticket
• 2nd day Nyona lunch
• Bus transfer from SG to JB
• 3 pickup points from SG
• Excluded any entrance fee to Tourist attractions
• Own expenses:
• 1st day lunch at Jonker Street
• Durian eating at Uncle Chiong farm
• 1st day dinner at Celut
• 2nd day dinner at Kulai or JB
• Places of interests
• Dutch Square
• Malacca River
• St Paul Church
• Baba & Nonya Heritage Museum
• The Shore Sky Tower
• A Formosa
• The Huskitory (pending)
• Jonker Street

• Pick-Up Point:

• 6:30am                 Eunos MRT
• 7:00am                 Bishan MRT
• 7:30am                 Kranji MRT

**Please indicate whether you require Group Insurance.

Participants List:-

1. Dan Huang – EC
2. Irene Lim co-EC
3. Emily Koh – Paid $70
4. Joy Lee
5. Lilian Ngiam
6. Emily Wong
7. Raymond Tan
8. Hoon Mow Ing
9. Audrey Goh
10. Thong Fook Chen – Paid $70
11. Tsai Hui Feng – Paid $70
12. Anthony Chan
13. Alfred Png
14. Lydia Poh – Paid $70
15. Elizabeth Bong
16. Jennifer Lim
17. Derrick Ang – Paid $70
18. Angie Yang – Paid $70
19. Joanne Koh
20. Aileen Yeo
21. Florence Lai
22. Katherine Yap – Paid $70
23. Florence Tay – Paid $70
24. Koh Lye Teck
25. Sylvia Wee
26. Rosy Te’o
27. David Ang
28. Elsa Fong
29. Roger Kwok
30. Shirley Toh
31. Catherine Lee
32. Winnie Tan
33. Joan Ang
34. Agnes Ong
35. Lee Lai Kuen
36. Lee Siok Noi
37. Winston Chua

 

 

UPDATED 12 Jul 2023 – video montage courtesy of Lim BT – https://www.facebook.com/100002380509781/videos/1026563512037322/

Date: Tues 27June 23

Registration closed.

Basic Trip Cost: $17 + $18 Dinner

All paid up and we are ready to go.

Itinerary: Updated 07 June 2023

7.00am	Eunos MRT Open carpark along SIM Ave
7.30am	Bishan MRT Exit D
8.00am	Kranji MRT,  Bus stop opposite Kranji MRT
9.30am	Breakfast at Hiap Joo Bakery famous for Banana Cake.
10.30am	Shopping at Ninso
12.00noon	Durian Buffet
2.00pm	Tea Time at Fifty Trees.
3.00pm	Shopping at Aeon in Bukit Indah.
4.30pm	Massage at Holiday Plaza at RM90 for 2 hours including cupping and ear candling.
6.30pm	Dinner at Famosa Restaurant in Taman Sentosa.  Menu posted.
7.30pm	Karaoke at Citi Square or Pasar Malam .
9.00pm	Heading home.

Who’s coming?

1. EC: Dan Huang Pd 5/6
2. CoEC: Irene Lim Pd 5/6
3. Eliza Leong – Pd 5/6
4. Winnie K Tan – Pd 5/6
5. Doreen Cady – Pd 5/6
6. Pattiya – Pd 5/6
7. Joan Ang – Pd 8/6
8. Dih (Diana Ho) – Pd 5/6
9. Lim BT Pd 7/6
10. Jennie Kuan Pd 5/6
11. Leong Seng Juan – Pd 4/6
12. Raymond Tan – Pd 5/6
13. Hoon Mow Ing – Pd 5/6
14. Amy Ko Pd 8/6
15. Ko Tiek Kian Pd 8/6
16. Linda Soon Pd 6/6
17. Lynn Kee – Pd Pd 3/6
18. Ronald Lam Pd 9/6
19. Pearl Kwan Pd 9/6
20. Simon Lee Pd 9/6
21. Mr Koh Lye Teck – Pd 4/6
22. Audrey Wong – Pd 5/6
23. Aileen Yeo – Pd 5/6
24. Vicky Wong – Pd/5/6
25. Marilyn Koh – Pd 4/6
26. June Peh – Pd 96
27. Rosalind Lee – Pd 4/6
28. Jade Kee Pd 9/6
29. Julia Goh – Pd 4/6
30. Rosie Kwan Pd 5/6
31. Jess Lynn Pd 6/6
32. Catherine Yeow Pd 7/6
33. Peter Chan Pd 7/6
34. Lynne Hoe Pd 8/6
35. Eric Woon Pd 10/6
36. Angie Tan Pd 8/6
37. Linda Lim Pd 8/6
38. Jessie Tan Pd 8/6
39. Willie Chua Pd 7/6
40. Jean Kiang Pd 7/6
41. Michael Chung Pd 10/6
42. Jessie Law Pd 8/6
43. Jessie Tan (Audrey) Pd
44. Loh Yew Kwong

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Most seniors like us turn to low-impact exercises and cycling is one to stay healthy in old age. We don’t have to be a great athlete to enjoy a ride.

Benefits (just to name a few):-

• Indoor stationery or outdoor cycling improves balance and leg strength.
• Give us more strength and stamina over time.
• A great way to improve our mental health, is ideal for seniors who suffer from memory loss…
• Is FUN and great supports for socializing when done in Groups ~ a great way to meet new friends.

EO – Douglas Chan (joined since 2005), our cycling enthusiast will guide you along your every trip, be it SG or JB.

Join our Active Senior Cyclers – What’sApp 9489 4360

Hi,

Anyone interested page me.

Cost include:

$845 for single room/$645 for double to a room . Include airline tickets Singapore to Hatyai (hdy), Hdy to Phuket (hkt) and HKt to Sin on budget airlines. You have to purchase it yourself. Will give timings later.

Van transport for 6 days.

4 star hotel for 5 Nights.

A tour guide for HKT..

Based on 7 persons. I need a treasurer . Kee Chiew please.

Like what I do, buy me a single malt whisky for hdy n hkt.. really really like buy me a peated single malt when back..

 

You suggest places of interest n I ll include it in the itinerary.

Will form a Wats app group once we have enough people .

6th to 11th Feb
transport itinerary
6th Feb Sin hatyai by scoot
8th Feb Van transport to phuket
11th Feb Phuket Sin by budget airlines
getting quotes now from agent for hotel/ transport/tourist site.
Details will follow.
Any suggestion welcome.

BATU PAHAT HIKE : PERDANA HILL
12-13 December 2022
Stay 1 night @ Batu Pahat
Details, please join Weng’s groupchat at 9169-9348

Hello Friends

I am organizing a 5D4N trip to Cameron Highlands from 3rd to 7th Nov 2022.

We will be flying off from Singapore to Ipoh and transfer by van to Cameron Highlands.

Full boarding trip with most meals and transportation inclusive of fully guide tour operator

Places of Interests are:

Visit to Tea Plantation, Butterfly Farm, Strawberries Farm, Short Trek to see Rafflesia Flower (Biggest Flower in the world) and A visit to Kampung Raja Town – These POIs will spread over the whole trip.

Meals inclusive of Breakfast, Lunch, Tea Break and Dinner.

TOUR FARES :

INCLUSIVE OF TRANSPORTATION AND MOST MEALS BUT
EXCLUDED : TRAVEL & PERSONEL INSURANCES AND AIR TICKETS COST

The trip is confirmed to proceed and once flight details are available, it will be updated here.

Minimum required headcount is 20paxs. We are still in mid of the negotiation the final costs with the tour operator – Will update accordingly too.

Interested members, please watapps me at 81232965 with your name and contact# number to enable me to provide the full itineraries.

Cheers
Eileen Thean

Welcome to the new SHC Batam group. This is a Whatsapp group.

This group is formed to help SHC members find company going to Batam together.

1.  Here, you can get to know one another. It:s fun.

2.  Book ferry tickets together.

3. Share Grab to criss cross the island.

4. Buy goodies, kuehs, ikan bilis, chips.

5. Share hotels.

6. Locate seafood restaurants. Dine together.

7.  Find out where to massage, hair do, and shop shop.

8. Locate maid training centres.

9. Talk about Batam properties.

10. No advertising.

11. Click below to join:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EJjGZt9M3td8MCaN7bb5QN

11. You may EXIT anytime. No reasons needed.

Terence Seah

Singapore MRT network has many interesting and famous places.

This year, the SilverHairsClub will organise an activity for members to find these interesting places.

Each participating group will be given $50 per group to lunch together. $5 per person will be given to take MRT.

Date: Can be a Fri, Sat, Sun. The group chooses.

Time: 7am to 5pm
Group size: 4
Composition: Each group must have at least 1 man or 1 woman. Groups to form themselves. You form your group.

Participating MRT: 10 stations. Given to Group leader one week before Start Date.

Max no of groups: 20
Closing date for registration: TBA.

Objective: Each group to find 1 interesting place at each MRT, take a picture with the group and send the pictures to the judges.

Rules: In process of being finalised.

Winning group: will be announced at one monthly gathering.

Price: Likely a good ZheCha lunch for the group, judges and organisers.

If you like to be one of the judges or organisers, pls contact me.

Stay tuned. Form your group now.

Terence Seah

Registration list:

Group 1: 9 July 2022 9.45pm

1. Helen Chiew
2.Thomas Leong
3. Cheryl Tiong – Leader
4. Diana Ng

Group 2: Fri 8 Jul 2022

1. Rosalyn Khoo
2. Catherine Chng
3. Margaret Khoo
4. David Low – Leader

Group 3: Sat 16 Jul 9qm

1. Loh Yew Kwong – Leader

2. Estee Oh

3. Diana Tan

4. Jessie Ow

Group 4: Sat 30 July 2022

1. Vincent Hee – Leader

2. Iris Lim

3. Kelly Ng

4. Sam Chua

Group 5: Sun 10 July 2022

1. Robin Tan – Leader

2. Sandra Loke

3. Jasmine Wong

4. Victory Tan

Group 6:

1. Bobby Yee – Leader
2. Eileen Lim
3. Vivien Ler
4. Sherry Wong

Group 7: 16 Jul 2022

1. Lydia Chin – Leader

2. Johnson Lee

3. May Thang

4. Amy Han

Group 8; 23 Jul 2022

1. Doreen lau

2. Ron Wie – Leader

3. Catherine Yeo

4. Michelle Khoo

No more adding…

Closing date for registration: 17 Jun 2022.

If there is a non-member, the group cannot participate.

Terence Seah

3.  SHC will have a beach side BBQ, likely at Changi Beach park. Date 5 Sun June 4 to 7pm, subject to successful pit booking.

Today, we are successful to book Pit 11 at Changi Beach Park.

Cost:. $10 per person, if paid before 25 May 2022.

$20 per person, for friends of members and non-members.

Payment via PayNow or Paylah to Treasurer Dolly Lim at tel XXXXXXX

$15 per member, paying after 25 May 2022.

Terence Seah

Registration list:
1. Loh Yew Kwong – Paid 17 May 2022
2. Jean Lim – Paid 15 May 2022
3. Terence Seah – Paid 15 May 2022
4. Lydia Poh – Paid 10 May 2022 
5. Kwie Siew Wah – Paid 17 May 2022
6. Bobby Yee – Paid 16 May 2022
7. David Ong – Paid 15 May 2022
8. Lilian Chua – Paid 15 May 2022
9. Doreen Ho – Paid15 May 2022
10. Lee Ah Nee – May 15 May 2022
11. Michelle Sim – Paid 15 May 2022
12. Melissa Khng – Paid 15 May 2022
13. Annie Seah – Paid 15 May 2022
14. Sherry Wong – Paid 17 May 2022
15. Caroline Gee – Paid 15 May 2022
16. Dolly Lim – Paid 15 May 2022. Treasurer.
17. Iris Lim – Paid 15 May 2022
18. Vincent Hee – Paid 15 May 2022. Zoom karaoke EO.
19. Cola Tan – Paid 15 May 2022. Helping Jean to carry thing and start BBQ fire.
20. Eileen Lim – Paid 15 May 2022
21. Bobby Bok – Paid 15 May 2022. Jun mthly EO.
22. Cat Soon – Paid 15 May 2022
23. Audrey Wong – Paid 16 May 2022
24. Cath Yeo – Paid 16 May 2022
25. AnneC – Paid 16 May 2022 
26. June Peh – Paid 16 May 2022
27. Alfred Ang – Paid 16 May 2022
28. Janie Leong – Paid 16 May 2022
29 & 30 Daisy & Steven Phua – Paid 16 May 2022
31. Ronald Lam – Paid 16 May 2022
32. Doreen Cady – Paid 17 May 2022
33. John Chua – Paid 17 May 2022
34. Doreen Chan – Paid 17 May 2022
35. Douglas Chan – Paid 18 May 2022. Cycling EO.
36. Josephine Wong – Paid 18 May 2022
37. Jasmine Wong – Paid 18 May 2022
38. Cheryl Tiong – Paid 19 May 2022
39. Frisna Tan – Paid 20 May 2022. Games’ Master 
40. Jessie Ow – Paid 20 May 2022
41. Kelly Ng – Paid 20 May 2022
42. Rena Chong – Paid 20 May 2022
43. Tony Ang – Paid 20 May 2022
44. Sam Chua – Paid 20 May 2022
45.  Pattiya Thommued – Paid 20 May 2022
46. Margaret Soo – Paid 21 May 2022 – Replaced by Joo Seng
47. Christina Pan – Paid 21 May 2022 – Replaced by Agnes Hong
48. Mega – Paid 22 May 2022
49. Jane Tan – Paid 22 May 2022
50. Lydia Chin – Paid 22 May 2022
END…..

All SHC activities are created to enable opportunities for members to find common interests.

Come July, school holidays are over. Going to Desaru 3D2N, Sat, Sun and Mon is one of the ideas we will do together as a Club.

Getting to know one another better and enjoying Desaru is a short break after a long Covid restriction in Singapore.

Doreen Chan has been appointed to handle rooms and transport. A small bus is being planned, while members can also go in their own cars.

We are planning activities and your ideas appreciated. Key is to spend time together, enjoy Desaru. If you are interested, plse register here.

 

 

More updates will be announced here soon.

Discussion on zoom.  https://youtu.be/dQCF4HNzRTI

Tentatively, the date set is Sat 23 Jul – Mon 25 July 2022.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

1. Terence Seah (unable to go)

2. Jean Lim (unable to go)

3. James Tan

4. Susan Tan

5. Aaron Lee

6. June Lee

7. Lydia Poh

8. Audrey Wong

9. Jazzy Lim

10. Loh Yew Kwong

11. Maria Tan

12. Helen Chiew

13. CH Teo

14. Bessir Lam

15. Irene Poh

16. Charles Wee

Closed and limited to 30 pax only.

 

The long waited SHC cycling event finally went on smoothly on:
Date : 17July 2021
Meeting Point : “Go Cycling” Bike Rental Kiosk
Time : 1630hrs for those that need to rent the bicycle
(Supposed to start at 1700hrs but was slightly delayed as some arrived abit late)
Destination : ECP ===> MBS

A total of 10 members were there to kick start this event:
1) DouglasC – EO
2) Ronald Lam – CoEO
3) AndrewK
4) JasmineW
5) JohnH
6) BobbyB
7) DollyL
8) SereneL
9) LinaN

Sadly that YK was only to meet later on the our return to rental kiosk after cycling.

Despite of slight delay, weather was hot and humid but all members shown great enthusiasm with SereneL started to cycle first with the rest of us followed up later.  Many pics attached can attest.

Bonding can be seen amongst members from the starting point to Tanjong Rhu (1st rest point) finally to MBS.  As much as everyone wanted to mingle around but was constantly kept reminding by DouglasC and RonaldL for safe distancing measures.  Kudos to DouglasC and RonaldL.

While 3 of us continued to cycle further and stopped to watch NDay rehearsal but the rest need to get back to rental kiosk due to time constraint and proceed to have dinner at EC food centre.  As for us, we had a dinner at St Marc while cycling to ECP.

Hope that SHC monthly cycling event will continue henceforth from now… Cheers..

DollyL

Being our member since 2007 – A great cycling coach and influencer to our members in SHC Cycling Group.

A benevolent person, Yew Keong never fails to show his kindness and love interest in engaging anyone regardless of their age to partake in this cycling activities.  A member of Facebook Public Group “Singapore Park Connection Network, otherwise know as, SG PCN Cyclist”, currently joined hands with fellow enthusiast of 47.8K…

Do take a peek on this Straits Times review published on Sunday, 27 June 2021

https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/cycling-seven-year-old-covers-75km-in-5-hours-veteran-gives-boy-his-medal-for-amazing-feat

We do have our very own cycling group communities – jointly organized by Douglas Chan, Ronald Lam and Loh Yew Kwong on a monthly basis.  Take up this hobby as a form of exercise and have a good bonding with all passionate cyclists – Keep exploring with your Bike and who knows you might capture some beautiful scenes while cruising.

Below is the FB write-up link from a mother thanking Yew Kwong for his kind gesture…

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SGPCN/permalink/2111153992371518/

SallyF

Hi All

Jointly organized by Douglas Chan and Ronald Lam.

Their 2^nd cycling fun meet up – “Go Cycling” Bike Rental Kiosk

[near Marine Grove / CP C4 – Opposite Block 2 Marine Terrace]

• Be punctual and get your rental bike @ 4:30pm
• Cycling Kick Start @ 5:00pm Sharp
• Destination: MBS/GBB and Cruise Centre if enough time.

Cyclist Attending: –

1. Douglas
2. Ronald L.
3. Andrew K
4. John
5. Steven Chan
6. Serene

Please contact him if you are interested to join – Social distancing is imperative right now and will be enforced – do keep a safe space between yourself and other cyclists.

Keep up the good spirit!

On behalf of the Cycling Team

* 1^st Cycling Fun – https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=43000

Jointly organized by Douglas Chan and Ronald Lam.

A monthly opportunity to push yourself. Whether you have started long ago or decided to join Douglas Chan and his team in the months to come to set a goal and make it happen.

His first post in SHC Facebook – CYCLING Event on Saturday, 13 March 2021 – Jurassic Mile https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629109750634611/permalink/2885084561703794/

You can view all the photos posted and how the team really enjoy his cycling workout.

It’s time to challenge yourself in 2021.  The team inspire and motivate fellow SHCians to enjoy the freedom cycling gives you… Fret not if you are a newbie to the bike.  As per Doug, he has confident to put u up on the bike and balance yourself in no time.

Do join him on his 2^nd cycling fun on Saturday, 17 April 2021 – MBS/GBTB https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629109750634611/permalink/2885129201699330/

Keep up the good spirit!

On behalf of the Cycling Team

SilverHairsClub has many walkers, in different corners in Singapore.  If you like to find other walking kakies, Whatsapp text 9489 4360 “RSVP Walking”.  We will connect you with one another.  Closing date: 20 Mar 2021.

We hope you can find other walkers, with your preferred dates, time, location and walk pace preference.  Feel free to lead a group or join other groups.

Terence Seah

 

SHC has several activities catered to the various interest of its members. During this pandemic Covid-19 period, walking was one of physical activities that is on-going. However, walkers were only allowed in groups of not more than 8 pax.

The Laughter Yoga+walks is one such group that conducts several scenic walks taking the lushes landscapes and waterways routes. Leisure walks, taking in the sights, discovering nature and KODAK moments are some of the highlights.  I believe, there are other walking/hiking groups, but the level of intensity is beyond me. The route is much longer and the concentration of the terrain maybe tough for me too. More importantly, I enjoy the camaraderie of the Laughter Yoga+walks members. No hard pressure to keep up, but the discipline of each and every member is very important to adhere the safety and pleasure of other members.

On 27 Feb, our walk was unique as it was a ‘city walk’. EOs Irene, Lydia and Iris did a fantastic job planning and organising this walk. To organise these weekly walks, the EOs needs to gather the parks information such as the route, its intensity, toilet facilities. Not to mention meeting points,  MRT/bus route, dinner place to chill out and the all important back up route, if it rains.

We began punctually at 4.30pm from Bugis MRT. Our 1st photo shoot, all aboard on the bullock cart pulled by Ox-y, since this is his year.

Our 1^st destination was Blanco Fish Soup at Beach Road. The rich broth was flavorful and the chunks of meat from the fried fish head was fresh. Besides fish soup dishes, other yummy dishes such as ngoh hiang, omelette and fried vegetables were served too.

At Kampong Glam, Irene gave us a brief history of the place,  and we spent some time to take in the area’s atmosphere.  At the Sultan Gate, we admired the grandeur of the Sultan Mosque, followed by photo taking session. We came across a giant platform swing and the child within us had to have a go at it.

We walked our way towards Arab Street. The beautiful colourful Mediterranean wares added vibrancy to the street. The evening scene of Kampong Glam was so alive, touristy and full of night life.  Muscat Street was laced with interesting eateries with locals and tourist having their meals al fresco style.

At Haji Lane, we could not resist dropping in the shops for its modern quirky items. This lane is known for catering to the youngsters as a hangout. On the walls, are several paintings and photo worthy graphics. At the end of Haji Lane towards Beach Road, tourists and locals were enjoying their drinks seated on bar stools, their tables filled with munchies, liquor and beer. They seemed to be having a good time, chatting and chilling out.

As we left Haji Lane, a more subdued road greeted us. We continued our walk towards Raffles City for McDonalds to cool down before heading home.  It was so lovely to sit, chat and enjoy each’s company over soft ice cream, drink and food to round off the walk.

Though the walk was in the city, the walking along these routes,  time mingling and looking out of each other in the crowd was equivalent to the time taken in the parks. Exhausted, I may be at the end of it, I totally enjoy it and look forward for my next walk with this group.

A big shout out to Irene, Lydia and Iris for efforts in organising our weekly walks.