Alexandra Canal Walk . . Walk set off 8:15 am. (24th Aug) Started from Queenstown MRT Station exit B ,, we walked towards Alexandra Canal Linear Park, easy walk passing by Strathmore Estate, Dawson Estate all the way towards Tanglin Road. As we walk along the park, we stop by the story boards which give visitors the history of these estates. Trees, flowering plants and scrubs have been planted to create a garden-like atmosphere. Many walking members brought along their iPhone/camera to take pictures of the scenery and flowers. Then, across the junction of Margaret Drive and Tanglin Rd where Masjid Jamek Queenstown mosque stands, we will arrive at Alexandra Park Connector. This is where we find the floating wetland, one of the many Active, Beautiful and Clean (ABC) Waters projects that PUB has implemented as part of its island-wide makeover of our reservoirs and waterways. New facilities like parks, ponds and pavilions have been constructed alongside the huge Alexandra Canal. Viewing galleries have been included on one side of the canal . We continue walking under the cool hot cool sunny hot sun, as we were walking along this urban Park Connector at the beginning and towards the end, passing by on both sides of the canal scenery of high-rise buildings of various private condos with great architectural. Shelters and benches are found along the park connector for visitors to rest their tired feet or take a short break to enjoy the view. I sat down twice. Towards the end of the Park Connector is the Zion Riverside Food Centre but, the Food Court was closed today, for renovation. So the big group took few extra mile (15 minutes walk) and ended at Tiong Bahru Food Centre. Ate local delicious food with a hot tea or coffee. For the morning breakfast. Thanks to Jimmy for his bright idea :) See you next week, 31st Aug 2013, for the up hill steep walk up. We will be walking at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Walk. Please RSVP on my Marina Bay Walking Meetup See you there and do carry one little of water bottle, mosquito repellent, a hat, and put on your sun-block cream. Plus, do bring your positive spirits as you will need that to climb and walk up the steep hill at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Park. See you there 8 am :)
Posted on: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 08:40:57 +0000
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