Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:47 pm Post subject: Saturday June 19th - Hiking in MacRitchie with TreeTop Walk
Hi All, As most of you know, Julian will be serving his National Service starting this week. He asked us to help organize a few activities in the meantime so I'm planning the following hike at MacRitchie for this week, Saturday.
Hiking in MacRitchie with TreeTop Walk
Meetup Time: Saturday, June 19th - 10:00am
Location: MacRitchie Reservoir Car Park
For those interested in working up a nice sweat to start off the weekend, especially to get rid of all the alcohol running in the system after Friday night, join us for a leisurely hike in Singapore's most well-known nature reserve at MacRitchie Reservoir.
This will be a 3-4hr hike, approximate 6.5miles / 10km long, going along the Petai trail right at the beginning to see the flowers and lakes, then going up the main trail before culminating at the HSBC Treetop Walk. Slope is gentle for most of the way, with a few short steep patches. We'll take it nice and slow so as long as you are in average shape, it shouldn't be a problem. 5-10min breaks every hr. Trust me, this will not be a power hike at a brutal pace but it will be a good sweat. We want to take our time to see the monkeys, squirrels, iguanas, even the snakes that can be commonly found on the trail. For the photography enthusiasts, bring your cameras to take some memories!
After taking in the spectacular view at the Treetop Walk, we'll head down taking a shortcut through the Golf link bordering on SICC (Singapore Island Country Club) and make our way back to the Car Park.
We can finish it off with a picnic next to the reservoir (there is a nice cafe where we can buy snacks at the start point or bring your own food/wine) or head to the many nearby eateries for Brunch!
Pics:
Here are some photos taken off the net. I also did a run recently along the trail we'll be taking and came across the monkeys and other wildlife. Its a beautiful trek.
Lastly, if you're in the west, I can pick up a few people as I will be driving. Just give me a heads up in advance. Some of our members also drive so let me know who would like a lift and I'll check for those who live in the same area. You can also store stuff in the trunk in the beginning so you don't carry too much items during the hike.
Things to Bring:
I would suggest the following things be part of what you bring:
A) Water Bottles - Preferably at least 1L
B) Snacks to keep you going
C) Insect Repellent (optional)
D) Caps / Sunglasses / Sunscreen
E) 1 Change of Shirt/Blouse
There are also public showers/lockers that are relatively clean at the starting point for those who hate being sticky.
Contact:
I can be reached at openbox1@gmail.com so just give me a heads-up if you will be attending. Open to one and all and everyone interested. If you need more details as well, send me an email!
Cheers all!
Last edited by openbox on Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:56 am; edited 1 time in total
All pms replied too. I think some are worried about able to do a 6.5mile hike. Its not a walk in the park (hey it actually is), but you don't have to be super-fit to do it.
As long as you don't have existing heart conditions etc... most people should be able to walk that distance. I want to emphasize that we'll be taking a leisurely pace to take in the scenery. Also, most of the trail is under the forest shade so fortunately we won't be roasting under the Singapore sun for the majority of the hike.
just moved to singapore from dubai last month...love place bt with no friends its definetly not fun...so count me in for any outings or so....
cloudiz just checked out the facebook grp...its really good work!!! can i join in...
Small intro abt me:
I am 26 yrs old indian who lived all my life in dubai...jst moved to singapore with my hubby and we practically are lost when it comes to visit places or go out fr a drink or coffee since we gt no frnds here....so far i visited orchard road fr my shoppin (thts one of my fav hobby)
am 26 years old too.. maybe we can hang out together one day.. i like to meet new people... and also want to hear some story about Dubai... hehehe...
hmm, ya maybe for the 1-2 months, you definitely will like orchard road... but after 3 months,....hmmm, let me know if you still like orchard... hehehehe...
Hello all! I'm 22/f/Singaporean, used to study in Australia (and hence know that country a lot better than my own). I'm currently working now, so life is pretty boring. And I might have met some of you at the barbecue organised by Su Na tonight. I just joined the Facebook group, hope to meet up with you guys some time!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:42 pm Post subject: Singapore Friendship Gathering...
Heyall,
My name is Sylvia.. (one of culture-x member)
me and my friend will make an event for outdoor sports at ubin island next month. we will do cycling to Check Jawa and picnic.
and for those who likes photography, please bring your DSLR camera or pocket camera, any camera also can! hehehe... my photographer friends also will join us... so maybe yall can share something about it.
Pulau Ubin is in essence, the last 'kampung' (village) in Singapore. A stroll through Ubin takes you back to Singapore in the 1960's with the simpler pleasures of life. The slow lane starts as soon as you join the queue for the bumboat at Changi. As you arrive, all cares are left behind.
Ubin is a great day trip spent walking or pedaling through rustic roads under swaying coconut palms, exploring shady trails in overgrown rubber plantations, checking out secluded beaches and flourishing mangroves. On Ubin, the food tastes better, air is fresher and sights and sounds so soothing to the soul.
Hi I bumped into this thread and like the idea of meeting individuals from different backgrounds.
I'm a Singaporean Chinese 23/m, avid traveller. In fact, I just returned from an international conference held in melacca and made many like-minded friends from all over the world. I'm planning to visit UK at the end of the year for exchange studies.
dear Culture X
it had been a fun half year organising activities and joining all the fun from meeting all you cool interesting people.
however I will be leaving the country for some sabbatical for a few months, and so please continue to post your interest and ideas for the international experience you have been getting from Culture X.
Priyam, openbox aka Chris, and Darren 'Funky' Francis will be taking over the bulk of the events planning, marketing, and leadership from now on.
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:58 pm Post subject: Re: [Culture X] Social Group - A Gathering of Internationals
Hi ,
i m new to this room, please add me into ur mailing list.Thanks
ajayb36@hotmail.com
cloudiz wrote:
Latest update: I will be in England (from 4th Oct 2010 to next year some time) for some time, so as i am out of the country, please contact Darren, another of the organisers, for updates, thanks!
This is a thread for the international experience group CULTURE X, which stands for Culture Exchange.
The social group is to relive the social activities foreigners experience in their country, right in Singapore.
As such, 'hobby' stuff like cooking, skating, cycling, photography, all the way to the universal drinking, dining, eating out, are part of the group activities.
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Update* The group has now 30 members*
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A little about myself...
I returned from the UK in Feb 2010.
I have lived in Sheffield(Near manchester) for 5 years.
I have been to Japan many times, and a couple times to Korea.
Travelled much to Europe, USA, once to Oz, and around south east asia. well I'm a traveller
Our social group would like to meet/email/language exchange with any foreigner who wants to chat and know about local culture.
Job~
I am currently working in a company dealing with PR, and HR consulting. I try to bring people with different personalities together, and work as a team for the common goal.
I like doing window shopping with people, and explore different tourist areas. We are talking mostly about fashion trends, and explore new areas of fun in Singapore -- those tour places Singaporeans might not know much about!
Email/ MSN / Facebook me at [ cloudiz07 @ hotmail. com ] if you are interested in any of the asian/western languages, culture or meeting up with friends.
The group has a pro photographer, and I have learnt some basic photography as a result.
My spoken languages: English, Mandarin, Japanese, and a bit of Korean ^_^
We meet often for outings, esp on the weekends. Cheers!
I am back from the UK, and just managed to escape the riots! Oh well I guess they were angry I left without a word.... _________________ Come join our social circle "Culture X", http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118205434884956&ref=mf#wall Our first social for 2010 began on the 19th April 2010. Weekly meets.
Hi, bump* to welcome all internationals to Singapore in the month of September. Feel free to ask any questions in our facebook page. _________________ Come join our social circle "Culture X", http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118205434884956&ref=mf#wall Our first social for 2010 began on the 19th April 2010. Weekly meets.
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And I might have met some of you at the barbecue organised by Su Na tonight. I just joined the Facebook group, hope to meet up with you guys some time!
