[xtemujin]

My collection of the Southern Ridges project.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157603411143640/

Nparks Hortpark which is near the Alexandra Arch.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemujin/sets/72157603402431696/

 

[RafflesCity]

Lovely collection

How long does it take to navigate the journey? Where was your start point and end point?

 

[xtemujin]

I've hiked from the Alexandra Arch, Forest walk, Henderson Waves, Mount Faber and down to the Marang trail.

IIRC, it took me about 2 hours and it's quite tiring as you are ascending most of the time.

HTH.

Lovely collection

How long does it take to navigate the journey? Where was your start point and end point?

 

[RafflesCity]

That is definitely a sizeable area, considering its not flat. I see that you passed by the Gillman Village too. I think such a walk would be great in the early morning / evening

 

[xtemujin]

I'll be a good walk in the morning.

I've passed by Gillman Village and it is an under develop area right now.

People near the area have to go to Buona Vista or Harbourfront for lunch. I hope that the area will be quickly developed.

 

[kurakura]

I've hiked from the Alexandra Arch, Forest walk, Henderson Waves, Mount Faber and down to the Marang trail.

IIRC, it took me about 2 hours and it's quite tiring as you are ascending most of the time.

HTH.

u need more training!

 

[RafflesCity]

LOL

@xtemujin

I'm afraid it seems unlikely that Gillman Village will be developed anytime soon. In the latest Masterplan, it has been zoned to Reserve. Furthermore, it is a nice and quaint place with some historical structures and is one of the attractions that's supposed to be part of the fun of Southern Ridges trail. I'll post some pics of it. In fact I think some buildings there can be conserved.

For the lunch crowd, that place isnt too far away from Bukit Merah Central??

 

[xtemujin]

You don't talk about more training to a former infantryman, been there done that.hno:

u need more training!

 

[hyacinthus]

RafflesCity, Gillman Village is far for 1 hour lunch unless someone drives...

I'm going to try the Southern Ridges next Thursday if the weather permits! Anyone interested to join me? Starting from Alexandra Bridge at 5pm and to reach Vivocity by 7pm. 2 hours enough right, xtemujin?

 

[xtemujin]

RafflesCity,

I'm not sure if Gillman Village is happening at night. But during the day, it's a dead area.

Hyacinthus,

It's gonna be dark when you reach the Marang trail but you can go for your dinner at Vivocity.

Yes, it's roughly 2 hours if you are sightseeing.

 

[RafflesCity]

@hya

I think xtemujin was referring to people working in that area going for lunch. For the offices at Alexandra Point, I think Bukit Merah/IKEA area is a short drive or bus-ride down the road.

@xtemujin

Yeah from a visit to the area, it seems that some of the businesses there cater to the evening wine and dine crowd. However, there are also some offices and a kindergarten there. A mixed bag, really. However my point is that the area itself is pretty much undeveloped, with lots of greenery and a charm of its own, that offers an urban escape. It would likely be an attraction on the Southern Ridges trail for this reason. Maybe a small hotel in there might be a good idea.

Anyway, some pics from Gillman Village to share.

Rustic-looking bridge

Lush greenery abounds

An old colonial style military building

 

[RafflesCity]

Chill out with the statues ?

 

[xtemujin]

hyacinthus,

Did you make the photo trip to the Southern Ridges on Thursday ? :nuts:

RafflesCity,

Nice photo series of the Gillman Village.

You must take a photo of the resident dinosaur at the carpark.

 

[RafflesCity]

Thanks xtemujin...btw I didnt see a dinosaur when I took the pics (last year). Care to elaborate?

 

[xtemujin]

Thanks xtemujin...btw I didnt see a dinosaur when I took the pics (last year). Care to elaborate?

 

[hyacinthus]

xtemujin

YES! I DID! It was a fun walk. saw vivian Lai, monkeys, chameleons... etc...

see my pics here

http://www.myhometown.sg/Forum/tabid/84/forumid/141/tpage/2/view/Topic/postid/5397/Default.aspx

 

[kurakura]

xtemujin

YES! I DID! It was a fun walk. saw vivian Lai, monkeys, chameleons... etc...

see my pics here

http://www.myhometown.sg/Forum/tabid/84/forumid/141/tpage/2/view/Topic/postid/5397/Default.aspx

grouping vivian with monkeys?:lol:

 

[xtemujin]

Nice series of the Southern ridges in your myhometown website and I'm glad that you were able to finally walk the route.

You need to adjust your white balance on two of your photos, DSC00378.jpg and DSC00382.jpg as it has a yellow tinge.

xtemujin

YES! I DID! It was a fun walk. saw vivian Lai, monkeys, chameleons... etc...

see my pics here

http://www.myhometown.sg/Forum/tabid/84/forumid/141/tpage/2/view/Topic/postid/5397/Default.aspx

 

[hyacinthus]

erm... those are not my pics... I don't have pics starting with DSCXXXX

 

[xtemujin]

My mistake, sorry about it.

erm... those are not my pics... I don't have pics starting with DSCXXXX