Macritchie Reservoir Trail

About two weekends ago, I was at Macritchie for a brief visit. I couldn't forget about the trail that I have always wanted to do. So this morning, I went there again with hubby to take a walk and followed the most basic trail. The trail was estimated to last about an hour but we took longer than that because we stopped frequently for photo-shootings and enjoying the serenity and sounds of water.

We saw quite a few monkeys 'monkeying' around the moment we stepped into the park. They seemed to be scrambling for food, like the one above. It was trying to bite open the base of the plastic bottle.

It had spent a while to open the cover of the litter bin and holding it in place. It didn't give up after initial tries. Finally managed to open the cover! Look!! It even managed to use one of its legs to hold the cover to prevent it from popping down again. Smart eh?

Students were there early in the morning for canoeing. I think some of them are learners.


The narrow path during our trail. Had to walk in single file because people come from both directions and most of them were running! We seemed to be in their way. So better 'siam' (stay clear) before they crashed into me.

Lots of tortoise in the water. Four was the max I could catch on film at one go. And I managed to see those fishes! Don't know what kind of fish but the circumference of their tails are orangey. Nice sight when they swim together and splash.


See? Does this look like a painting? We threw some bread into the water and the bread disappeared the moment they touched the water! How fast the fishes were.

Nice note to remind people to hush hush. We are there to enjoy the peace and relax.

Mmmm...essentially it is trying to convey this: If you don't want shit in your drinking water, don't dump shit in the water. Luckily the fishes finish our bread. Hehehe...

A good break from the greenies. Finally something purplish came in sight. Isn't this a beautiful flower against a nice background?

Look at the curvy trunks. Rare sight.

Enjoying the sight and sound. This is a good therapy session. It brings you to a relaxed mode. Cool!

Benches to rest the feet.

Here are the different trails people can go for. Am targeting to venture further next time. I had done the trail to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve many years ago and am looking forward to doing it again. Any takers?

I couldn't resist snapping the reflections. They are simply nice, especially with the water ripples. I will post a video clip with the effects later.

And the flora and fauna are the 'books and resources'.

So, don't dump your unwanted Luo Han fish, terrapins, hamsters, rabbits, monkeys. Remember, you dump shit, you get shit.