nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 7:04 pm

It was a wet Sunday, but there was no separating Su and I from Ubin.

As always, we were late again and a 845 appointment turned into a 11am meeting. We arrived at Changi Point at about 1145, and continued to deliberate on whether Ubin should be it, or the Changi boardwalk would better.

The nice shady weather, and the call of the island was too much to ignore, and so Ubin it was.

When Su get's bored, she takes pictures!

Based on yesterday's and past experience, here's a short list of things which you MUST have before you get going.

1) Cash - $10 per person at least if you intend to rent a bike.
2) Water
3) Snacks

And if you want to laze at the beach, you would also want to bring a groundsheet. Shades and hats are required, but not essential.

The bumboat itself is $2 one-way. So unless you intend to swim back to mainland, I suggest you set aside $2 of strictly unspendable money before you leave for the island. Rental of mountain bikes is about $5 per day, which is pretty worth it, as the bikes are in a similarly questionable condition as that you find at East Coast.

So that's that.

It was after-showers when we got there, so those pesky mosquitoes were really active. Only half hour of cycling, and Su already had 18 different mozzie bites on both her thighs alone. (In comparison, I had only 2.) So especially for those who are not seasoned to ravenous insects, I suggest covering up your thighs entirely, so that those mozzies can't get in contact with your skin. Tights do the job splendidly.

Us: On the way to Mamam, admidst the Mozzies

So Mamam beach is the first stop. It's a popular first stop for many cyclists on the island, as it is the easiest beach to get to. It is also a popular camp site, so the sand is a little dirty. But it is a great place to just lay out the mat and bask in the sun.

There are instances when it was just too hot to cycle, or I was too lazy to move and I ended up falling asleep on the sand for an hour or so. But because the weather yesterday was so perfect, the stop was only for about an hour, just about enough time for some sweet nothings, rehydration and a snack.

The Legend of the Smiling Princess of Mamam is true...

On mosquito bites, Axe Oil is quite effective. Not only does it reduce the swelling, the strong scent also drives away future mozzies, and prevents further pillage.

Taking the dirt trail out of Mamam is a fairly challenging route for novice riders. The rather gradual terrain makes it easy, yet the twisty camber and hidden roots make make the route rather slippery in after a downpour. I remember having to go through the same route several times with Dasuki, cos he really enjoyed dirtbiking. *LOL*

Mud awaits...

Coming out of that Mamam trail near the Murai Hut, there's another adjacent trail which leads you to about 80% the way to Noordin Beach. That one is more challenging, especially when wet. This trail is generally muddy and poses a greater challenge then the one from Mamam. Although the terrain is still quite gradual, the camber is steeper, and cyclists are split between getting grazed by the vegetation and running aground from mud pits.

Us: Somewhere in the trail...

Comparing distances, it is nearer to get to Mamam from the train compared to taking the long winding road, and it is precisely because of that, people like me get ourselves muddy, and run the risk of a real mudbath cycling through the trail.
1st it was me who almost ate mud. Then it was Su, who also unfortunately got her little twinky toes banged up quite badly in an accident.

I'm getting bored.

So anyway, Ubin has been and will continue to be a some sort of a secret sanctuary for the both of us. It's a place we we can get away from it all and to enjoy hours of undivided attention together. It was a perfect day out for us, despite the mud, sweat and mozzies.

Thanks babe. I couldn't have done it without you.

Me: Not the smile, but the T-shirt.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 10:10 am

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 11:58 pm

It's a Sunday afternoon. Rather lazy one at that. Was on the MSN on and off... Kept being away from the ksyboard to tend to the two little lovable irritating brats I call brothers.

Yesterday, I got a very brief crash course on Lord of the Rings, and apparently there's one playing on Tv this evening. I think it's the TwinTowers (or is it Two Towers).

Well, it begins soon, and for the first time in a long, long time, I'm gonna catch a Fantasy movie. The last one I caught was The Neverending Story, and that was AGES ago.


Towers: The Two Towers in Lord of the Rings, and the Petonas Twin Towers in KL, Malaysia.

The Simpsons are on, so a little bit of American Humour before some fantasy.

I love you Su. Catch you after the movie.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 6:54 pm

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 10:08 am

Some people laugh with no sound.

Some people laugh with lots of sound.

Some people laugh and their eyes remain unchanged.

Some people laugh and their eyes disappear.

Some people laugh with clenched fists.

Some people laugh with clenched teeth.

Some people laugh till they pee.

Some people laugh when they pee.

But the funniest part of all, is when they laugh and their noses expand and contract at the same time.

It's a Friday.

Somehow, it's not the best day of the week. Especially when you're girlfriend is upset.

I love you Su, nonetheless.

I'm perfect, 'cos you love me. I'm imperfect, though I'm Ultraman.

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 5:52 pm

nakalboi. Another day is done;
- 8:25 pm