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29/08/04
02:43 Field trip to Kusu #1:
All too soon, we're off again. This will be our last visit to Kusu
in the morning until next year. |
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29/08/04
02:51 Field trip to Kusu #2:
It's a full moon! Tomorrow is Chap Gor Mei, the 15th day of the lunar
month. |
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29/08/04
02:52 Field trip to Kusu #3:
Tom tapes the lights of the city as we leave the harbour. |
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29/08/04
07:09 Field trip to Kusu #4:
As the sun rises, the tide does too. Finally, I can stop taking photos.
Here is the lagoon at Kusu with the city skyline in the distance.
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29/08/04
07:14 Field trip to Kusu #6:
Every field kit MUST have sustenance giving items and not just useless
manly toys. Yes, indeed, it's time for a Kit Kat. Alas, after a few
hours out of the fridge, instead of crunchy snack, it was a slimy
mess that I literally had to lick off the wrapper.... |
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29/08/04
08:31 Field trip to Kusu #7:
After a short nap while the others are still hard at work :-) ...it's
time to leave. Four feisty flags wave us good bye... |
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29/08/04
08:32 Field trip to Kusu #8:
The tide came in rapidly today resulting in quite scary currents in
the narrow channel between Kusu and Lazarus. Getting on the boat is
a bit tricky, with all the heavy gear. |
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29/08/04
08:33 Field trip to Kusu #9:
We pass by the remains of Seringat, one of our rich reefs that was
reclaimed. |
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29/08/04
09:01 Field trip to Kusu #10:
All too soon, we approach the city. Singapore is a city by the sea,
but for many Singaporeans the sea is no longer a part of their lives.
Time to reconnect with the marvels of our shores. |