Note: am supposed to write about this visit to Pulau Ubin while I was in SG but I could not put together the words to describe the place and the experience/fun we had.
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Singapore is just like Makati City or Ortigas Center (in Philippines) but a bigger and better commercial place. Malling and visiting theme parks like Sentosa have lost its attraction to me since it was my second time to visit Singapore. I wanted to see the other side of Singapore sans the sky rise buildings and MRT.
During my first trip to the country someone gave me a touristy brochure of Singapore. It listed Pulau Ubin as a must-see. I asked my friends to check out the area but they were not interested because I told them that the attractions are biking, Durian farm, prawn farm and Malay resto. The girls didn't want to come with me. They said we can see these things in Philippines. Hence, I did not get to visit Pulau Ubin and Geylang in February 2010.
On my second trip, I finally got to visit Pulau Ubin. The brochure did not give enough info about the activities that can be done in the island. I found out there are lots of things you can do in the island. Aside from biking, you can also hike, snorkel, kayak and do camping there. It is the last kampung (village) in Singapore. There are restaurants that offer fresh seafoods and Malay cuisine.
A refreshing view greets you as soon as you step into the island. Lush greenery and sea breeze. Taking a stroll to explore the island is de-stressing. If your not up for long walk, rent a bike. Rates start at $10. We rode the bike for 2 hours and explore half of the island. We had a very good weather when we got to the island, the sun was up but it was a bit cloudy. It was a perfect day trip for us.
My sunblock melted because of the heat. Was tired from walking and pedalling (though am just a back rider ;0) but I had real fun. I love the simple pleasures in life like biking and taking a walk.
Can't put enough words but the pictures can tell a story. I collated the photos and made a video out of it.
How to get there. Take a bus going to Changi Village and take a bumboat from there. It takes 10-15 minutes to reach the island. Bumboat costs $2 per head.
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