After 17 years, I finally went up to Bukit Timah hill for the first time. Here's what happened today..

I left the house, knowing that it was going to rain the sky. It was dark and gloomy but thought maybe it was clear at the west side.

Met everyone at Bukit Batok. To our dismay, it rained heavily and so we changed our plans. Rice got a backpack at her friend's warehouse. We walked out from there.. Decided not to take the bus and walk towards Ikea to have out lunch. Thanks to Lee Shit Ya! We walked in the "right" direction. It caused Clarice to slip and almost fall AND as a result, gave me a heart attack. In addition, we wasted our energy turning back. Hahaa.. well anyway heard of the latest saying? Never let a duck lead the way!

It seems like ages but we finally reached Ikea. Haha but well, that long walk was worth it cause the food was delicious. 2 thumbs up! We shared the roast beef, spagetti, chicken chop rice and the meatballs. Yum!

We then decided to go back to Bukit Timah hill as the rain stopped. Took the bus and jay-walked. Then I think it was Rice and Boots that spotted a police car then all I heard was screams and found them back at the road divider again . Gave me another shock! Hahaha.. but those police don't catch ppl for jay-walking. So phew..

When we reached, we were about to start our journey but it rained again! We stayed put in the shelter area and finally when the rained stopped and we saw a little sunshine, it was up the steepest slope I have ever seen in Singapore so far.

Took the red route and up and up we went. Were crazy at some times, singing the so called mountain songs and just plain chatting. Basically saw the flora and fauna and the many shades of green. It's simply, nature.

Up to a point, we went separate ways.. One really looked like a stairway to heaven and the other just a slope up. We met again later at the summit and took a rest at the benches. Well, not long after, it rained heavily again. It was relaxing. The cool breeze and the cold tiny droplets sprinkling on your face just feels nice. I laid flat on the bench and could easily sleep. Meanwhile, Shiya's husband came along.. with a big knife cutter! Hahaa the stupid ***e thing started. It was crazy man..

Yeah.. slacked for a while then continued our journey back down. The Amazing Rice Fast Forward was to jump down the hill.. Haha.. But anyway, we took the steps down. Those steps were really high. Then blah blah blah back down to the steepest part, we held hands and walk backwards down.

When all of us made it back down, went near-by for prata. Shiya paid the bill! Wow! It was a miracle so end up thinking of numbers to buy for Toto.. =X

Yeah.. a tiring yet fun day. Next 3 days going for chalet.. Hope it will be fun too..