Ubin

Ubin is a place to take your eco-holiday. Its means lots of cycling or walking over uneven terrain. Its not fashion parade so no high heels to avoid broken ankles. An orthopedic surgeon told me many cases of broken ankles were due to falls while wearing high heels.

Cyclist on 5 inch heels

Ubin can get very hot, wear something light and avoid black colored clothing which absorb heat.

Another thing most visitors are not prepared for are mosquito and sandfly bites. We would see visitors scratching themselves and many cycling furiously to avoid being bitten. It too late by then. Most of the hits this blog get are for solution to insect bites. Do get a can of spray repellent. My favorite is “Off!” brand. It contains DEET that keep the most determined mosquitoes and the dreaded sandflies away. Costs around $7.50 to $8.00. The provision shops in Ubin sell them also.

Make sure you bring along a first aid kit. Especially when in a group. Most accidents resulted in minor skin abrasions. A bottle of mineral water will help wash away the dirt. Use some cotton gauze and bandages to cover the wound.

Water is important too. Dehydration and electrolyte depletion from sweating may result in painful muscle cramps. Make sure you bring some water with you. The water at NPark public toilets are NOT POTABLE as they have not been treated.

Finally, bring some snacks along and some disposable rain coat in event of a sudden downpour.