Healthy lifestyle New year @ MacRitchie Reservoir (HSBC Tree top walk)
A kick-start of the first day of 2014. I spent my day pretty well with my Boy. Special day definitely leave it to someone special. Instead of hunting for good cafe or window shopping at any malls, I decided to make today 01/01/2014 an appreciation of Mother Nature's day. MacRitchie brought back many fond memories during my high school. This is where I got my first medal for cross-country in the female category. If I could really think back, I must have struggled a lot of running the bumpy, rocky tracks. So I actually brought up this hiking idea to my Boy and he did not object any of my plan ( This is what I like about him, being so supportive at all times). We planned to watch sun-rise together but we couldn't make it on time as we slept very late the previous night. Despite having only 4 hours of rest, we still marked our words and continued our hiking journey.
So this monkey caught our attention mainly because he/ she was chasing after a lady who was holding a bag of food on her hand. She was madly running around the park where these group of monkey came chasing after her. I shouted to her to throw away that bag of food as it is a target for them to attack her. She threw and was saved. I was a heroine for that moment. HAHAHA.
Look at those grumpy old monkey, you look kinda like a PMS cannibal.
Next Up: The HSBC tree top walk
The HSBC Treetop Walk is actually quite difficult to get there and you have to wear certain kinds of clothing to access the area. Which means, it is necessary for you to wear covered shoes, equip yourself with important things like ponchos and water bottles and wear comfortable clothing. Unlike other bridges in Singapore, the Treetop Walk requires you to walk in the middle of the forests before actually getting there. For those of you who are not so adventurous, you may find coming here slightly uncomfortable. However, if you are willing to walk long distances and walk through the thick forests, everything will definitely be okay.
This is not for those people who get tired easily after walking a few metres. If you are heading to the Treetop Walk, not only will you have to walk lots of metres, you will also have to climb steep hills. It is very very steep and it's almost the equivalent of climbing the stairs. However, it is definitely worth it because once you have reached the top, you will be in for a big surprise.
Finally, after walking long distances and walking along steep hills, I have reached the star of the show which is the, you guessed it, HSBC Treetop Walk. Oh and do not mistake this for a ticket booth. The Treetop Walk is totally free and this is basically the entrance. Right over here, you get to find some benches for you to sit on and rest before continuing the journey. Sometimes, you may have to wait here when it is unsafe to enter the Treetop Walk during severe weather events like a thunderstorm. Once you enter the Treetop Walk, the park ranger will greet you and you can then proceed on by entering this awesome park attraction.
The highest point of the suspension bridge is about 25 m. At this height, you will be at at eye-level with the forest canopy. Hence Tree Top Walk is also termed as Canopy Walk. The Upper Peirce Reservoir is also visible from the middle of the bridge. The Tree Top Walk is actually nearer to Upper Peirce than MacRitchie Reservoir. The proper access to the Tree Top Walk is still via either Venus Entrance or MacRitchie Reservoir Park.
The suspension bridge is about 250 m in length. At normal walking speed, it shall take you 2 – 3 minutes to cross the bridge. Not so bad for those with height phobia.
I have no idea why am I posing this. Looking like though im dancing 'Nobody'. LOL
Trying to imply what I have learnt during my Yoga lesson. Just kidding, I can't even balance well, thanks to the non stop shaking bridge, like a troop of 30 people running across the bridge. But perfectly captured well by my photographer.
This old couple volunteered to help us captured this wonderful moment. Our couple photo. Trying hard to be on the same height as him. HAHA.
Overall, I think the HSBC Treetop Walk is a great place for adventurous people, nature lovers and people who are always stuck in the concrete jungle. For adventurous people, you will definitely enjoy walking along the muddy ground, climbing steep hills and climbing lots of staircases. For nature lovers, you will love the various kinds of plants and trees, insects, animals and the views from the bridge itself. Last but not least, for the people who are always stuck in the concrete jungle, going to the HSBC Treetop Walk will take you out of your comfort zone which is always a great thing. Still, the HSBC Treetop Walk is a great place to enjoy natural forests with a great view.
Celebrations won’t be the same if I will not celebrate it with you. You give meaning to my life. And guess what, spent this wonderful day with someone special. That all it matters (;
Till then.
