Monthly Walk – 25 April 2009

Dear SHCians,

Lets continue walking… it’s on Saturday, 25Apr.’09. We’ll cover the trails of Southern Ridges and cross over to Keppel Island.

Where to meet: At the base of Alexandra Arch, leading to Hortpark. (Alexandra Rd, junction of Hyderabad Rd)

How to get there: Bus service # 51, 61, 93, 97, 100, 166 and 963

Time: 4.00pm sharp

Leaders: Joyce Tan & ChristinaCL Chan

Our Routes:

Forest Walk – Not to repeat the earth trail this time, we’ll take the elevated walkway which span 1.3km. You’ll come face to face with the rich wildlife of the secondary forest : flying dragon; asian koel; hanging bat; squirrel; spider; carpenter bees etc. (just to name a few). As you pass thru this soothing sanctuary of greenery, do watch out for huge nest of weaving ant, and try to spot the different types of fig tree. Know what’s the national flower of Brunei?

Alkaff Mansion – Take a break at this historical site which stands at the top of Telok Blangah Green. It commands a panoramic view with the sea down below.

Henderson Wave/Mt. Faber – Many of us have visited before, we’ll walk thru these seamless link to…

Marang Trail – Work your legs a bit on this steps & shaded foot path…the decending way… 0.8km only…

Keppel Island – Almost the southern tip of Malaysia Peninsular, sitting at the end of a newly built bridge, you don’t have to take a boat to reach this beautiful place. With floating docks that can accommodate upto 200 yachts, it’s a safe haven for the international boating community.

While looking down the turquoise sea, count the number of jelly fish & other fishes swim freely as this area is a ‘no fishing’ zone. Look out to where the ships sail from/thru and watch the changes of colour in the sky during sunset. Enjoy the sea breeze with swifts flying by and the breath-taking sight of the reflection of colourful lights.

End of the walk, you can choose to rest & relax at the chic & cozy ‘Prive’ waterfront cafe/restaurant/bar, or,

a Japanese restaruant and TCC (at the bay) are also welcoming you.

Alternatively, just dine at any eateries you prefer at VivoCity on your way back.

Total Distance: Approx. 7km

Total duration: 2 to 2-1/2 hrs depending on the pace we takeemoticon

What to bring: sun block; cap; umbrella (just in case); small bottle of water

Who’s coming :

1) CharlesC, 2) JoyceT 3) MaureenL, 4) StevenC, 5) JamesT,  6) SusanT, 7) MollieT, 8 ) DaisyY, 9) Susan(SW), 10) JeanO, 11) Han FongChin, 12) Han FongChoo, 13) AliceS, 14) SereneL, 15)FeztusL, 16/17) Arthur & Peggy + friends 18) Gingko, 19) ChristinaWH, 20) Leah, 21) Veronique, 22) JenniferL, 23) JoyceK, 24) DanH, 25) JoyC, 26) KingSengL, 27) Wee Chin, 28) ThomasG, 29) Lettishia, 30) Sock Cheng, 31) LydiaC, 32) Bobby, 33) PaulineK, 34) Sally, 35) SharonW 36) CharlesW 37) GenetL, 38) Kristin, 39) JanetN, 40) Cecil, 41) Dolly, 42) ChristinaCL, …..

 

EOs of the walk team: CharlesW, VeronicaW, MaryT, JeffreyL, CharlesC, SereneL, ChristinaCL & me (Joyce Tan).

stay cool & be cool, C ya

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62 thoughts on “Monthly Walk – 25 April 2009”

  1. Hi Joyce,

    Thanks a lot for organising this walk.
    This coming walk seems like a very exciting adventure.
    I’ve been to Southern Ridges several times and the serene
    nature ever fail to entice me to go back for another visit.

    However, I believe there’s a herbal dinner on that day in which members who signed up have to be there by 6.30pm.

    Would it be possible to shift the timing a bit to 3pm?

    james

  2. Hi James,

    Thanks your interest in this walk. Compare to PLR, this trail is so much easier.
    Guess you must’ve missed the latest update posted by SuZhang re herbal dinner, we did look into the timing and it’s no longer an issue now.

    Cheers,

  3. Hi EOs:
    Please count me in. Thank you

    It is pity that the herbal dinner is called off since the restaurant had closed presumably fallout of this current economic downturn.

    Calling all Makan Kakis how about detour instead of makan then join the walk……health is wealth.

    Hello Daisy Yeo, how about it? Come lah,,,,,Hope to c u.

  6. Hi Maureen

    Have been thinking of you lah. Wondering how come you’ve not been joining cycling on Saturdays?

    Don’t mind doing this walk with you but can’t help but notice the rain has been pouring in the afternoons the past few weeks. But okay, got chance to play in the rain then.

    Joyce, please include me. Thanks!

    C u then
    Daisy

  7. Hi Joyce,

    Pls include me and Susan.
    I’ve not been able to find Keppel Island near the Southern
    Ridge on the Map and wld like to count the jelly fish too.

    rgds,
    james

  10. Hi Susan (SW) / Jean,
    Welcome to the walk, will c u 25Apr.

    Also welcome FongChin and FongChoo (new members) who’ve shown keen interest via phone. C ya

    Tks/Rgds

  14. Hi Joyce,

    This is a beautiful scenic walk not to be missed as a group activity, especially in the evenings. Unfortunately I will not be able to join in as I will most likely be away in BKK.

    Cheers

  17. Hi Joyce,

    If my pending get-away sojourn is not materialized, I would like to join in the walk. Please count me in, unless you hear from me otherwise. Thank you!

  18. Hello Daisy #6,

    Are you going from the East? Can I meet up with you as I do not know the way (chric@pacific.net.sg)

    Hi Joyce,

    Please include me, I hope I can find my way there.

    Rgds

  20. Hi Arthur,
    Thanks for your indication, Peggy + you + friends included.

    Hi Ginko / ChristinaWH / Leah,
    Glad that you all can join us, i’ll be taking a bus from Harbour front mrt station, we can meet there if you prefer.

    Cheers,

  28. Hi Kim Seng / Dan & Joy,

    Good to have you joining, now i don’t have to worry about photography, am sure you’ll take care of that :)

    C ya

  35. Hi Thomas,

    Glad you are joining the walk. Yes, we shall go together. Now I have company for the long train ride. Please e-mail or message me regarding meeting place and time.

  36. Hi Thomas,
    Lettishia & you are welcomed to the walk, thanks for accompanying Gingko too.

    Hi Maureen,
    Noted, shall meet you/Daisy & ChrisWH at the Harbour front Mrt.

    Cheerio,

  37. Hi Joyce

    I would love to join the walk and take some photos along the way. Have a class at Bt Merah Central from 2.15pm to 4.15pm but think I will chiong by 3.15pm or so to meet you folks. Will try to find my way there.

    Can u e-mail me your cellphone no to sockie_sg@hotmail.com so that I can contact you of there is any last minute changes or if I get lost…which probably will happen kekekekek

    Sockie

  38. Hi Joyce,

    This walk sounds really exciting. I would love to come. Will need to see if i can reschedule my other clashing appt. There is a NTUC walk next month, on 23 May, to Marina Bay Golf. Wondering if you or any of the other SHC walkers would be keen? I will send u an email with more details on this.

    CHeers, Lydia.

  40. Hi Sock Cheng / Lydia / Bobby,

    Just come join us, this trail is at central area and easily accessible. If you cannot make it at 4.00pm, you can always meet us at Telok Blangah Green or Mt. Faber, or Seah Im car park before we proceed to Keppel Island.

    Am sending you a separate mail on my contact, thanks & c u

  42. Joyce , i will be there to send you all off and take some photos. Heel pain, not fully recovered, so i cannot join you all for the long walk.
    charlesW

  43. Hi Pauline,
    Sally; Sharon & you are included, glad to have you joining.

    Hi CharlesW,
    Didn’t know you’ve heel problem, please rest well then. Guess we’ve enough photographer around but your presence is most welcomed.

    C ya

  51. Hi Joyce,
    I am coming.. but hor, not sure, can walk 2hrs anot, beh sai, then I mia mid way.. ok..

    Meet u at 3.25pm Harbour Front MRT control station, ok.. Dolly

  52. Hi Hi Dolly,

    This walk is Free & Easy, sure ae sai 1.
    Just come & mia as you wish, only late comer hor, have to catch-up on their own lor.

    C u 3.25pm… cheers

  54. Hi Joyce and Christina

    Thank you for organising the very exciting walk. Although it is very hot, I enjoyed myself very much.

    Regards King Seng

  55. Hello Joyce & EOs

    Thanks for leading the walk.

    I had fun, sun, was tanning and panting but survived the interesting walk nevertheless. There were bridges, trees, flowers, monkeys, birds, pavilions, people, the sea, sunset, boats, luxury homes, belly dancers, helicopter etc. etc etc.

    Cheers
    Daisy

  56. “Thanks for leading the walk…….. There were bridges, trees, flowers, monkeys, birds, pavilions, people, the sea, sunset, boats, luxury homes, belly dancers, helicopter etc. etc etc.”

    Wow, it must have been riotous…….even things like pavilions, boats which cant walk also walked with you people……….obviously, the EO was gifted with magical powers or, to the supersitious, possessed. Hee, since the Piped Piper, I have not read, heard or seen another…………..

  57. Hi James / KingSeng / Daisy,

    It was real hot having to stay outdoor under a temperature of 36DegC. Not wanting to be burnt, i was trying to move faster but the group seems unfazed… Glad you enjoyed the walk.

    The unexpected items added at Keppel Island was a trade off with Jerry fish & swifts as the day coincided with the boat show.

    Personally, i prefer morning walk in the greeneries but not sure about other walkists?

    To the photographers, any photo to share?

    Thanks & Cheers to all,
    Joyce

  58. Hi Joyce
    Thank you for your comments. I send the photo to Oi Cheng on Tuesday, but I informed her that there are other photographers as well. She might be waiting for the other photos before posting on the web.

    Regards
    King Seng

  60. Hi Friends

    Photos uploaded. Please select category walking and select post by Joyce Tan. Scroll to bottom of post for link to photos.

    Hi Sockie

    Unable to include photos by Cecil and yours from your website to album. Please insert link to your photos by submitting a comment to this post. Thanks.

  62. Photos taken by Sockie are incorporated into the album.

    Please do a category search under walking, then view.
    Photo link is at bottom of April walking post.

    Happy viewing!

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