Before the start of Imbiah trail, there were signages and posters stating that the Imbiah trail is closed due to renovation works. It was weird though since no blockages were put up. I then continued...
And so the signages wasn't put up before the start of the trail for no reason. Part of the trail was indeed under construction. I then walked aimlessly around Sentosa looking for other jungle trail entrances/exits whatsover...
These tram rails were no longer in use. It was cut at some parts. Funny how they never removed the trails. The last time I rode the tram was back when I was in 3rd grade.
Old, abandoned cottages
At first, I was a lil' bit hesitant to go deep inside. It seemed like ages since the trail tracks encountered visitors. I went deep in nonetheless. At this point of time and place, if anything happens to me, no one will find out. But what bothered me most was snakes jumping right in front of my face. But wait, Are there still snakes or wild animals of some sort around Sentosa? an Island too civilized and reconstructed? Oh well, I didn't encountered any. Oh yea, except Peacocks who can't be bothered, playful squirrels jumping around and hordes of mosquito like insects biting me (bit exaggerated I know).
Then I saw a random side exit, a cycling path beside the coast.
In the end, I didn't get to cover the whole Sentosa jungle trail. Some parts were closed for construction and some parts were just lost (or was I lost?). I never bother to look at the map. I didn't even have a map. I followed my feet. Time was an issue as well.
It seemed like the jungle trails of Sentosa are now long forgotten. Throughout the whole trek, I've only encountered less than a handful souls. Everyone tend to flock and get stuck at the Universal Studios and Resort World Sentosa. Modernity has gotten the island visitors too focused on the man made entertainment sites and branded leisure spots that they forget the stress-free environment friendly regions of the island.
where should I go next?!
That's too bad that some of the trails were cut off.
ReplyDeleteBut that makes it more special, don't you think?
Since you were probably the only one walking the trails.
How rebellious you are! Or should I say adventurous? ;)
I'm not sure I would have entered the trails if I had seen those signs.At least, not on my own.
It would be fun to visit these trails! Universal Studios is fun, but to visit a jungle trail, way more exciting.
Glad you did't see any snakes! I would probably read up on the types of poisonous animals before I visit any place like this. just as a precaution ;)
Trails weren't only cut off but blocked as well :(
DeleteA mixture I suppose or maybe I'm just plain curious? haha
Oh I totally agree. There should be more jungle trails around!
Hmm...in Singapore, wild animals are quite rare especially poisonous snakes (That's why I'm quite confident to explore around haha). Well except wild boars! I've seen lots of them, big ones, back when I was still doing jungle training during my recruit days.