Life is like a Box of Chocolates.: Treasures of Singapore

Singapore Reservoirs & Nature Reserves

Till date, Singapore has 15 reservoirs all over the island. These reservoirs are water catchment areas with thick green forestry that are a big attraction for those who loves nature. And I'm one such fan. For me, these reservoirs are the treasures of Singapore, not only for our water needs but the most beautiful scenic place in Singapore for relaxation and staying fit.

Visited MacRitchie Reservior today. It is the oldest reservior in Singapore and I think the most popular one too. Here are photos taken with my 3 year old Panasonic Lumix FX10 dsc.

Admiring the scenic view of MacRitchie Reservoir.

Almost all Singapore students come here for their school X-country competition and training. I remember I came in last during Sec 1 race (Damn paiseh) but improve in Sec 2 when I won a team trophy.

The old open space carpark area has been replaced by a building with gallery, canteen, washroom, a mini-garden area and drop-off point. Free parking at nearby multi-storey carpark.

Scenic View

Extension to Mini-hut accessible to public

The Snack House is no longer operating on the hill-top

Here's where it has shifted to.

Picnic at Reservoir

The Zig-zag bridge

A good place for family outing

Classic Wedding Photo taken on the bridge

Better obey for your own safety & yr pocket safety

Rules of the Nature Reserves

Macho guy with his weapon

No to dogs and bicycles but yes for baby strollers

The forest jogging or hiking trail

This was taken in my previous trip. These two green pigeons are having a disgreement.

Caring family members

Monitor Lizards : Regular sights in the forest

Can you see where am I?

Hey, I need to go for a swim

One passerby told me that she saw the monitor lizard eating a tortoise. Must be pretty desperate, didn't know the tortoise can be a prey for such reptile.

Green is good for eyes.

The Jelutong Tower - taken during a previous trip

View on top of the Jelutong Tower

Greenery all around

360 degree view which includes the reservior

Spotted a group of Soldiers - from previous trip

Men or boys in green.

The jogging or walking pavement along the banks of the reservoir.

Seats are available for the nature show

Canoeing lanes on the reservoirs. Sadly, one of my ex-NPCC NCOs drowned at this place in May this year. He was the canoe instructor. May he get a good rebirth.