Mardi Gras Run

Well, this was a much anticipated run but unfortunately it came a bit late. Was planning this hiking route so that I can help a friend train up for his Nepal trip in early November. Guess too late liao.

Anyway, SGRunners met up at Lower Pierce Reservoir (LPR) toilet at 7am. DR give a short briefing and off we go! First toilet break is at Seletar Reservoir (near the tower). Then we took a shortcut through Nee Soon Range across bart wire and forested area. Poor DO and some of the advance party that was leading the way encounter soft grounds. We had to backtrack to the fork and go the other way (right). Along the way, there is this big pipe on the left. So that will be one of the markers. Erh ... after that I think I am shag out to remember liao. But I'm familiar with the part from Macritche to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. So probably I need to do a hike by myself and do some marking. Hit the visitor centre in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, took the much anticipated break stop to refuel and went back the way we came.

Along the way back at SICC, met a colleague with her family taking a nature walk. Last 5km went by quite quickly and we reach our end point. Total distance 30+ km over roughly 4hr15mins.

Do a quick warm down, shower and went over to Sembawang hill for makan. Was hoping to get Kuay Chup but already sold out! Then I chance upon Lor Mee! Did not give a second thought and I ordered it. :-) Next time, I'm going to get the Kuay Chup, Carrot Cake or the Fried Kuay Teow.