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12/08/04
08:01 Good Morning! Cheery and festive, the Pagoda plant has spectacular
blooms that attract lots of butterflies. As I found out, they don't
do well at all as cut flowers. They are best enjoyed uncut and left
alone in the wild. Like all our other natural splendors :-) |
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13/08/04
13:28 Jurong Park #1:
There are only two parks (from the street maps) in Jurong, and this
was one of them. I thought I should have a look. Tucked between large
attractions like the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, I guess I should
not have been surprised by the sad sight that welcomed me. |
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13/08/04
13:31 Jurong Park #2:
The park was seemingly randomly planted with an equally random assortment
of trees. Many of which appeared to be struggling. The only ones flourishing
were several large banyan trees (fig trees) that were probably there
before the park was established. |
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13/08/04 13:33 Jurong Park #3:
A little bit of walk down the path and finally rewarded with a calm
view of Jurong Lake. I also startled a pair of White-breasted waterhens
foraging in the undergrowth. |
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13/08/04
13:33 Jurong Park #4:
There are piers jutting out into the Lake from the park. They were
well used by a few anglers who seemed very enthusiastic in setting
up their rods. |
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13/08/04
13:35 Jurong Park #5:
The sign didn't forbid fishing, only the use of live bait. |
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13/08/04
13:36 Jurong Park #6:
Here's the rest of the group, obviously settling down for a good afternoon
of fishing under the shady trees. |
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13/08/04 13:37 Jurong Park #7:
There is a walkway along the lake edges, marked as "Lake Promenade"
on the street map. |
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13/08/04
13:42 Jurong Park #8:
On the way back, I noticed a simple little shrine set up at the entrance.
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13/08/04
13:43 Jurong Park #9:
And a strange circle of moss-covered rocks...hmmm? |
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13/08/04
13:45 Jurong Park #10:
Even the sign on the wall stating "Jurong Park" was overgrown with
plants. No wonder I almost missed the turning. At the grass verge,
a delightful Cattle Egret. Most of these birds nest at Jurong Birdpark
but spread out all over the island during the day to find food. This
was obviously a slacker, not far from home. |
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