Lower Seletar Reservoir

I drove past the place many a times but never notice nor observe the rich history of the place. So this time I decided to check it out by going there to take a long walk, to fish and to soak in the vibes.

There is a small carpark here that could take in may be twenty vehicles. There was a stream of visitors coming and going and the first sight that greeted us was this.

It was scenic and picturesque. Coconut trees tend to lend a relax and laid back atmosphere. You can take a slow walk to the end of the bridge. 

OCC (Orchid Country Club) beckons.

Par 3 - I have had numerous birdies here before.

And its wavy coast stretched a long way to the dam.

I was checking for who has disappeared from my radar as you can see (the radars).

This bridge reveals the history of a great place. 

It was somewhat hazy that day. You can see the vast expanse of the reservoir.

The history went back to the 1400s "Ruler of Singapore, Iskandar Shah flee to Nuar, Johor via Seletar River during a Javanese invasion". Did you know that?

This is the Lower Seletar Reservoir.

Long ago, it was Selita, Sletar or Salaetar unlike today's Seletar.

It was once river highways.

There were river nomads found here.

A rubber plantation those days.

The man himself Mr. Lim Nee Soon.

Most people peer at the world and form our own views from a static position. Our own views. Strip the panel off and see clearly.

A huge play station with water fountain. Children will love it.

There are two lovely windmills that splash water as the blades spin.

A lone angler picked his spot. Even when you have no fish for company, you can spend time in quiet reflection.

How nice to get onto that boat and fish.

Boats owned by Nanyang Polytechnic at a secured spot.

A man lying on a park bench without a care in the world. Or he has no more care left? Can you do this? Relax and not be a kancehong spider?

It is legal to fish here and only here but please practise catch and release with no live baits so as not to taint our waters. Please also be responsible by not leaving live baits around other places when fishing. I once walked onto some discarded lines and a huge hook sunk into the flesh of my foot. Be careful when casting your rod in narrow places.

A long walk brought me here and you can see that bridge now at a distance.

Some families would gather and more people would come as the sun was setting.

We got a peacock bass and released it.

Look how beautiful it is.

Now this is a better fish if you want to take it home and eat it. Sea Bass.

Defrosting and ready to be a fillet.

Lots of nature in Singapore to explore. Get off you butt!