Monthly Walk: September06 @ the Botanic Gardens

Date: 30th September 2006 (Saturday)

 

Place: Botanical Gardens

 

Start Time:  we start the walk at 4.30pm, takes at least 2 to 3 hours

 

Meeting point: at Botanical Gardens-Tanglin Gate, one of the major entrance ie., junction of Holland and Napier Road. Next to this entrance is a bus stop (behind it was where the former Taman Serasi Food centre/Gleneagles Hospital) and across the overhead bridge is a bus stop too (behind is Embassy of USA).

Getting there:

<!–[if !supportLists]–>1.      <!–[endif]–>similar buses serves both direction ie., SBS 7, 105, 123, 174 and TIBS 75, 77, 106.

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I believe many of us have been to the Gardens, perhaps quite some time ago.  Let’s take a nostalgic walk down memory lane —  from Tanglin Gate stroll along Tanglin Gate Road towards the ever serene swans gliding in Swan Lake, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of hues in bloom along the way; up a slight gradient to Sundial Garden, Bonsai, and down to the Ginger Garden.  Let’s take a little time to enjoy the beautiful Ginger blooms. They are so beautiful! and the small waterfall, is refreshing.  Next, one gets a panoramic view as the Symphony Lake is in sight; also, some water lilies and lotus are in bloom! (I hope all the flowers stay in bloom till our we visit  emoticon). Here we can linger longer or adjourn to the View Terrace, which is a short distance away, where there is shade and a small waterfall, as well.  As we stroll along, all of a sudden it seems you have arrived at a miniature desert, a journey through time …….  to proceed further or turn back to where there is food! Decision? … decision? Let’s take it from there.

There is a refreshment kiosk at Ginger Garden and toilet facilities.  At the end of the walk, we can have dinner at the newly opened Taman Serasi Foodcourt or the Halia Restaurant at the Ginger Garden (was told that it serves good food at a price).

The Garden closes at midnight so, relatively safe to stay (if you choose to) till the lights come on. 

Put on your walking shoes, come and enjoy the lush foliage @ the Gardens.

Please register via email : chrischan5575@yahoo.com

Author: ChristinA Chan (Walking group leader)

Interests: Health related and socials.

10 thoughts on “Monthly Walk: September06 @ the Botanic Gardens”

  1. Hi Chris,

    I like this idea very much. Appreciate if I can combine a practical photography session. Cos that timing is very ideal for photo taking.
    A member wrote to me regarding the photo sharing session and I am wondering where and when.
    Well, this is a very good opportunity for those who are keen to utilise their camera, to join us for this outing also.

  2. Christina, thank you for organizing the Walk. Botanical Garden is an interesting place. Suprisingly the place is quite large and well organized.
    Some of us had visited the place a long time ago but during my recent visit,I noted the place has changed quite alot.The walk should spring a few surprises.
    charles

  3. Hi Benson,

    have replied you via email. Thought I should also indicate here…
    It is a good idea as well as practical. How it is to be incorporated into the coming walk, I leave it to you. Will you be using digi cam, then perhaps you could be our photographer for the day (killing 2 birds with 1 stone…hahaaaha)
    By the way, Yew Kwong “Mr Cyclist” (hope I didnt get the name wrong is looking for a photographer. No idea if he has found the person. Suggest, both of u to link up :))

  4. Hi Christina

    I have finally found Benson at the last gathering. My apology to all those whom I had contacted that I had remembered and given the wrong name.

    Photography session incorporates into nature walking will be a better idea than as a standalone activity. This not only makes nature walking more interesting but also get members to learn the art of taking photographs and capture memories of nature for later appreciation.

  7. Dear SHCs,

    Big thanks to those who had emailed to me, as well as those registered thru this page. Will flow out acknowledgement to each of you on/abt 26Sep.

    ps: Once a walk is posted, it is confirmed. However, request for registration is a form of letting us know of your intended participation so, we could look out for you, esp should the route be one of those ‘off the beaten tracks’.

  8. Hi Christina & Charles

    I like to join the walking activity. Hope that you could arrange it on any Saturday except the third week, so that for those who like walking and cycling can enjoy both activities every month.

    Thank you.

  9. Hi Jade,

    Thanks for your info. During the August meeting, Yew Kong did confirm that cycling has been fixed on the 3rd Sat of the month, so walking will not be on that Saturday. Once we have firmed up, we will announce it.
    c u soon.

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