Army Excursions??

U know, im starting to like being in my unit these days cos its beginning to feel more and more alike school. We now have trips out of camp, to visit places in singapore that we would never have dreamt of going if we were sane-minded.

Okay, okay. I have to admit that it was kinda fun. We were dragged out of camp on monday to visit the Sungei Buloh wetland nature reserve. Actually we could have just walked around in our camp cos there was hardly any difference. It was all greens and sand. Nothing our camp couldnt match. The reserve even lost out in the number of mosquitos. Sigh.. What a letdown.

We went to some dumb wheatgrass farm after that. There was absolutely nothing interesting with the way plants grow and everybody was just dying to leave. But the worst thing was that there werent any transport outta that place. It was a nightmare cos hardly any taxis wanted to come in. We had to trudge out to the nearest bus stop about 5 miles out. Under the scorching sun no less.

Friday was a bit better cos we headed towards Jurong Island to visit the industries on the isle. It was interesting cos how many would actually have a chance to see this place. It was carefully guarded and we had to go thru scans alike that of the causeway. But best of all, we didnt have to get down to walk much cos it was mostly a bus tour. Air-con and comfy plushy seats. Whats not to like?

Just hope that such relaxing stuff will continue all the way till i ord.

posted by nick_xian @ 5:00 PM