Saturday, March 30, 2024

18Km Adventurous Hiking Trail through MacRichie Reservoir

Singapore - Edmund and I started our walk at 3PM from Bishan towards MaRichie reservoir.  This is a 11-kilometre nature trail loop known as MacRitchie Trails, located within the tropical rainforest of Central Catchment Nature Reserve. 


MacRitchie Reservoir was constructed in 1867, through a donation of S$13,000 by philanthropist Tan Kim Seng.

MacRitchie reservoir view from the hill

Reservoir pavilion

Once a popular pavilion to hold events in bygone days but not closed and rarely used.

start of our long journey through MacRichie trails

Edmund and I in front of the reservoir

A closer view of the Pavilion

LIM BO SENG TOMB

One of the highlight is Edmund bringing me to Lim Bo Seng tomb.

Lim Bo Seng tomb

walking through Lornie Trail

THE LORNIE TRAIL

The shade of the tree shielded us from the hot sun and made our walk much easier.  The trail was also cool with a light breeze but you have to be careful as loose pebbles can easily twist one's ankle.   The MacRitchie Lornie trail is very close to SICC golf course separated by a barbed fence.  

Warning sign along the fence 

THE RESCUE 

While walking halfway through the trail, we heard someone shouting for help across the deep MacRitchie reservoir that he is lost and needs help.   As always, Edmund sprung to action and shouted back to direct 'this lost guy'.  

Edmund in action

Good Samaritans

I called PUB hotline for help to rescue this poor guy across the reservoir.   Edmund found out he has been lost for 6hrs but with enough battery power to last at least another 10hrs.   We waited for another 1-2 hrs as the night is falling we decided to head out but Edmund was always on Whatsapp with him.  Fortunately, the rangers found him and rescued him at around 9PM.  

We talk to the MacRitche tower and it was a beautiful sight to behold.  The climb up is not for those who are scare of heights.  






ADAM ROAD HAWKER CENTRE

We walked to Adam road hawker centre for a good meal, an old Edmund hideout and we had a good meal.   

Desmond

Surprised to find an old friend sitting alone beside my table, Desmond.  

What an adventure - 


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