I Think I Fed Some Mozzies Today

As part of my "Burn Fats Burn" regime, the gang continues on the list of exhausting wholesome activities. Our latest activity is to check out the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve at Kranji.

This 87-hectare park is situated in the north-west area of Singapore, between the Kranji and Sarimbun Reservoirs. The park consists of a Visitor Centre, 3 trails of varying lengths, shelters for observing resident and migratory birds, a mangrove walkway area and freshwater ponds. Between September and March, it is home to rare migratory birds transiting through Singapore as they escape from the harsh winters.

We were stranded in the first shelter at the entrance of the park due to a sudden heavy rainfall. Fortunately, good things happen to those who wait. We spotted a family of otters swimming in the water.


After reading a newspaper, exploring through my friend's S$10,000 dollar bag (it is called the S$10,000 bag because he REALLY spent that much on the kit and lenses for his camera.. BTW it is just his hobby..Men, Boys, Toys -l-), the rain finally stopped and we could move on.

The park was gorgeous after the rain, the weather was cool, the waters were clear, the sky was a beautiful shade of blue and it shown in all the photos and everytime I looked up at the sky.


We spotted some birds. (Yes, it is there, in the middle of the photo. My camera could only zoom to this extent.)

Flowers...

Butterflies..

Crabs in the mangrove swamps...

Monitor Lizards ..

Squirrels


We took the longest route of 7km around the park, covering about 4 hours as we took our time taking photos. Towards the end of the walk, I probably didn't realize it because of the rain in the beginning, but i was seriously suffering from heatstroke. The humidity and the heat of the swamp really got to me at the end, not to mention my ensemble of jeans and other anti-mozzie protection were pretty stifling. But if you are thinking of heading there, please wear long pants and track shoes. The walk and tracks are not hard, it is the constant swarm of mozzies that you should be beware of !

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Directions via Public Transport
Free entry except on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and School Holidays.
$1.00 per adult $0.50 per child / student / senior citizen