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Ubin Highest Point – 24. February, 2009

Ubin Highest Point

Click here for panorama view of Ubin from its highest point.

The last time we went up there was more than 10 years ago. Then, fallen branches and overgrown bushes would block our path making progress slow and difficult. I was deterred also by the uncomfortable vertigo sensation and the worry of being struck by lightning.

But weather has been dry in Ubin for several weeks already. The sun was hot and its good time to update the blog by taking pano shots and record its tracks on gps.

We went up but were again blocked by overgrown bushes. As machetes are viewed unfavorably by the police, we can only use a little saw from a Swiss army knife to cut through.

Our efforts at making a trail for others were in vain when ants from a disturbed nest went on a biting rampage. Its was only then when we were looking for an alternative way that we found out there is a already a well maintained trail leading to the top.

The trail is easy to find and is just next to Merbah hut. It is also easy to climb and slightly steep at one point. The view is just magnificent. Do watch from a safe distance. Do not peer over the cliff and lose your balance as a result.

You can download the directions and view it on Google apps.

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February in Ubin – 14. February, 2009

The dry season is here. Fortunately its still breezy from the wind blowing from the North. The tracks are dry making it easy to walk.

We went to the North Shore. There is a natural pond teeming with tiny little fishes. A kingfisher perch overhead waiting for an easy meal.

kingfisher

Shrinking pond

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Ubin for GPS exploring – 13. February, 2009

I having been exploring Ubin with a GPS for a number of years. The problem with GPS is the babel of formats limiting its usefulness. Fortunately times have changed and formats like Google Earth KML are becoming popular, allowing users to share their maps on-line.

Watch this space. I will be adding more tracks and locations of interesting places. You can also download the kml file and view it on Google Earth. With a bit of technical know how, you should also be able to download them into your GPS unit for your next trip to Ubin.

When exploring jungle terrain, make sure you bring a compass with you as it is not easy to get a satellite fix under thick tree cover causing you to walk in circles.

Ubin on GoogleMaps
Download Google earth kml file Updated 01 Mar 2009
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