this morning's walk took me to pasir ris park. surprised to find out that quite of number of things have changed since my last visit. the fisherman's village, which provided a novel alfresco dining experience with the sea breeze blowing in your face, was nowhere in sight. even the pond, where you could catch your own fish for dinner, had been covered up.
however, it seems that not many dinners missed the restaurant at all because the food was nothing to shout about and the prices were rather exorbitant. people do miss the structures and the ambience that came with it.
according to my fellow walker kwan, the park has seen a drop in the number of visitors. but it is not attributed to the closing down of the fisherman's village. it is due to the lack of affordable makan places. the small canteen at the pa holiday chalet has been converted for some other use. the bicycle rental place, together with some of the food outlets, has also closed shop.
i had thought that there was only one mangrove reserve in that area - the sungei api api. was pleasantly surprised to find another gem - the mangrove along the banks of the sungei tampines. the boardwalk - much broader than the one at macritchie and lower peirce - afforded visitors a chance to observe the flora and fauna in the mangrove habitat without getting their feet wet and muddy.
i had actually gone to pasir ris to visit chuan wee and betty who were staying at the ocbc bungalow along pasir ris drive. kwan and tye thong - who joined us in the afternoon - were the other two visitors.
3 comments:
The mangrove swamps are certainly gems, allowing a pocket of nature to be enjoyed like a breath of fresh air.
As testimony to the changing tastes of the population, hip watering holes for late night drinking have replaced the “zhi cha” makan places at Pasir Ris Park. In fact look no further than Downtown East to see the makeover coming around this area.
hi seen this scene that, most of us who visit such places like pasir ris park, east coast park, etc are there to enjoy the fresh air, greenery and open space.
by the way, i finally managed to access your blog and came across your request for info on kid-friendly places.
wonder if you have been to west coast park 3. it has an adventureland, quite similar to the playground at pasir ris. there is a big field for kite fliers. there is also a marshland at the edge of the park. and most important of all, to the kids, is the macdonald outlet at the park.
Thanks! I'm looking for interesting places to explore with the family. They are quite bored with the usual hangouts. I will check out that location soon.
Post a Comment