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July – North Shore – 17. July, 2009

June was so hot. My energy sapped just thinking of the heat. The weather is tolerable enough for July. Decided to explore northern part of Ubin. Its close to shore with some comforting breeze.

The natural pond I mentioned earlier is now precariously dried out. It was teaming with fish and but whatever left are hoping for the rain to come.

Natural pond

Walked further north and came across some marshland off the track. The marsh shore is pebbled with granite chips. This is where granite is hauled into barges from nearby quarries. The water is shallow and the ground below is firm from the compacted granite. Mudskippers dart about as I waded in knee deep water. This should be an interesting place to explore in future.

The dogs accompanying me wasted no time to cool off and explore on their own.

Dogs cooling off

Pebbly shore

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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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Maginot Line – 3. January, 2009

These stakes may look nice during sunset. But can be an eyesore too.

Maginot Line

The stakes were built during the last financial criss to keep illegal immigrants from swimming in. They could wade in during low tide. But most would rather fly by air and overstay instead.

Low tide

Reminds me of the famous Maginot Line

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Ubin north shore – 3. January, 2009

The track along north shores are seldom explored. But you can find a well maintained shrine.
shrine

Further on, you will stumble up a beautiful little stretch of deserted beach with unobstructed view over the horizon.

shore

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