Tuesday 11 October 2022

Rail Corridor Bukit Timah Train Station

Made a trip to the old defunked Bt Timah Railway. 

Just behind a bus stop where train used to run through. I remembered at my much younger days while waiting for bus to go school, could vividly recollect train passing by. I never took any train from here while they were still operating. I could recall how the approaching train sounds from far.

Started my short hike from Upper Bukit Timah near to the old "Yeo Hiap Seng" where factory used to sit (those white condos is at now)

新加坡的鐵道文化歷史并沒有那麽悠久。我從來沒有乘坐過新柔列車。在停駛之後也沒機會體驗我們的火車文化。

猶記在好多年前每天等巴士車上學的公車站後方便是火車鐵道。每當火車從遠處靠近時,轟隆隆的火車聲,響亮的鳴笛聲記憶猶新。

剛幾天前心血來潮跑到家附近改建了的鐵道。走走看看咯。活動活動舒展筋骨。大概下一次回去丹戎巴葛火車站看看。

夕陽西下天色漸暗。這裏晚上可是沒有路燈照明的還是趕緊離開。下次請早哦!😊




Entrance is to the left, short distance walk path behind bus stop leading to the rail track.


Imagined this used to be laid with train tracks with ballast. Now it has become a walking trail.
曾經的鐵軌已變成悠閑的步道,綠蔭環繞。


Light hearted trail easy walk no sweat.
踩在火車軌道上慢慢步行走馬看花。心情豁然開朗沿途風景不錯。臉不紅氣不喘的。


Government did a good job by redecorating pathways with old sleepers so nicely.
我們政府有用心把原本陳舊的火車軌鋪了木頭跟一些小碎石做成美美的步道。才沒走100公尺相機就一直在忙著拍照。




隨手亂拍樹叢邊的花花


An angle from lower ground. These are used sleepers that is part of the track


Rusty fasterners plates withstanding test of time from rain & shine over so many decades. Now can finally rest no need to work already.


直挺挺的軌道,很美的風景綫
contour of rail track looks nice taken from ground zero.

















Nice Place so scenic






Train station quite small. This had been standing here fro decades and now it has entered into retirement. 
火車站不大,小小一個。承載著幾代人的記憶,悲歡離合。現在這地方成了歷史標記。








候車室。


售票處。



Vicinity lots of greens primitive with fresh air. walk further leads to tanjong Pagar train Station @10.2km walk a well 2hr 45min walk from here.














感覺上好像來到了別有洞天的地方。老實説要在新加坡這種寸土寸金的地方找到這種世外桃源確實不容易。...好像來到了台灣。哦好懷念鐵路便當。不知價格還維持在臺幣35 ,45??

















Wednesday 16 December 2020

Sembawang Hot Spring Park & Raffles Marina, 15Dec2020



 A fair weathered morning, headed out on a local tour covering land & sea. Brought my 2 cams this time me out to snap! I am so thrilled! Full attire : T Shirts+ Bermudas + slippers preparing to get wet but definitely not dampening my spirit. Here goes..

Sembawang Hot Spring Park

Singapore actually has a hot Spring. YES you bet! Discovered somewhere at Sembawang literally off the radar. It is actually not quite accessible to visit even with own transport. The only option is just to drop off and go, pick up when done! There are no parking space other than nearby HDB which is .. probably 2-3km away at the very least. nearby resident can be seen hiking along the way bringing pails, stools & bags of stuff on foot for this natural spring dip.


The Entrance


5-10min scenic walk with some nice scenery along the way. The pathway nicely done up flora at the sides, butterfly flying around. So relaxing to see.


This iconic Banyan Tree stands tall very eye catching. A good photo spot!


Breath taking view so pleasing to the eye.


Another angle. Nice!



Even the canal looks so scenic. well designed green display.




The entrance to hot spring area.






Which genius invented this? 


This area temp around 50 degree. while the front one is around 70 degree.
So people usually will mix hot with cold water with their own pail & bring it down to about 40degree suitable temp for soaking your feet.





Brought our own eggs to cook. The hot spring water around 70 degree. around 20min or so should make a good onsen egg.



A small cafe at the entrance of the park. Sitting beside the large glass panel. Natural lighting makes everything looks so fresh & crisp. After sun time, it's so good to enjoy a relaxing breakfast. Hey, It's air conditioned how shiok!



Yay egg cracking time!


Look at our onsen egg we cooked earlier. with tea & toast what more could we ask for! So nice.



Raffles Marina Boat Tour


It's my first time here at Raffles Marina, an atas place. Lots of boats & yacht docked here. Really a nice sight with super good weather.


Looks at the clouds against navy blue sky. 

















Anyhow snap a pic also nice. A remembrance i was here before at tis high class place...



This trip is a nice experience especially enjoy quick tour out at sea. It's like a fake holiday out of Singapore. Racky one round along the coastline also shiok but we are still actually inside Singapore waters. Better than nothing right. Lots of nice pics taken i am thankful. Till next time ... Adios!