Pulau Ubin

So after the die-die 1-hour-non-stop Badminton game with Anna yesterday where we sweat a drum, here I am again, just got back from an island-wide cycling. I have always heard about the popularity of Pulau Ubin for nature trippers since I arrived here in Singapore. For 2.50sgd, you've got your one way ticket to PU.

We initially planned to walk a.k.a trek until we realized the need for a bike. Pulau Ubin is a mass of an island, it won't give mercy to your pair of walkers, trust me. Half the price of a S$10-new-pink-lady-bike for rent, we settled for the S$5-worth instead. What to expect - one is trouble maneuvering the gears. Goodluck! It felt like the bike will disassemble into pieces! Good thing I can manage riding bikes with ease.

I got a bit suntanned as seven of us explored the island amidst the noontime heat. Coconut juice, 2 cans of tonic drink and 1.5 litres of bottled water quenched my thirst and replenished me with the liquid my body needed as I peddalled. The going up was a serious task for a non-biker such as me. Well, for all us four girls actually! But the going down the steepy slope was love! With the naturally cold wind, thanks to the shade of the trees and sea breeze, being forced against my face and my entire skin, it felt liberation!

I was surprised to realize, my phobia for biking was... gone. I can push the pedals rolling the wheels fast again. There were times that I almost lost control, almost plunging myself to the ground but I managed to avoid future fugly scars. Whew!

After the physical challenge, we can't ignore hunger, can we? Served seafood was sumptuous. Calories burned from cycling were instantly replaced with the late lunch we had. Hah. How useless! Well, at least it was still a tough work out. Dormant muscles were moved. And that's something that's good for the body.

We ended the day happy, feeling lighter and contented. This place is highly recommended to friends who wish to do something else from the usual. A great bonding time.