2nd trip to khatib bongsu nature spot

time is running out soon for this nature spot tucked away in northern singapore, in yishun...at least for people like us, the general public. very soon - in may this year - the last two occupiers of this place will be evicted and the military will take over the place completely. they will then bar members of the public from venturing into this army training ground.

found out that the fishing pond is still functional and it is still open for business. whole day fishing costs $35 at the normal pond. if you wish to try their luck for a bigger catch, then you have to fork out $50 to fish at the special pond. the $50 gives you three hours of anticipation of a bigger and heavier fish.

however, if you are a foreign worker and can't afford the charges, then you can fish in sungai khatib bongsu when the tide is coming in. saw about six thai workers fishing just outside the commercial ponds and one of them had a cat fish to show in a red pail.

also found out that you can drive your vehicle all the way in, right to where the fishing ponds are. just last month, a fishing competition - with monetary rewards for the winners - was held at this fishing pond.

another discovery is that on weekends, the place receive quite a number of people who appreciate nature. met three groups of youngsters walking in as i was going home. saw a metre-long snake slithering across the track.

the people who live by the fishing pond actually know how to enjoy the comforts of modern living: they have their own power generators and some of their rooms are air-conditioned.