Afterwards, lunch was in the local village where despite the shabby appearance the food was great with Char Kway Teow a standout. We stuck mostly to the roads which were more or less level but did stop to hike to the top for the amazing views. Tip - dont assume that the 'newer' bike is better as one of the bikes suddenly disengaged the handle bars from the wheel & became un-steerable. Once you land & absorb the tranquility of being in a Kampong (village), its off to hire a bicycle of which there were 3 shops opened & they all had 2 types - standard and newer (identified as it has bubble wrap around the stem) starting at $S8-$S10/day. 12 person bumboat (note that they wait to fill all seats before departing otherwise you may have to negotiate a deal if the boats isn't full). Monkeys, snakes, lizards & very few humans. Impressions of the island was a secluded bush forest environment with abundant wildlife eg. Visited in January with family (Singaporean wife+teenage kids) and local friend. #eatstylishtravelstylishĪ step back into the past. Ultimately, it’s that idyllic getaway countryside feel and view that you’re here for. Drown out the hordes of students and their din. Sit at the front in the glasshouse facing the view. Service was sweet and this is one exception I’ll make for Starbucks. I had a lovely vista of the garden and the chinese pagodas. I sat indoors as it was unforgivingly burning hot in the mid day sun outside. Breakfast sets are a steal at $7.90 including coffee and meal. As I’m here on a weekday, it isn’t as packed as the reviews go but it’s certainly popular. You won’t miss the big black holiday villla looking blocks that house the glass house concept Starbucks. I steer clear of Starbucks for ethical reasons and the coffee is too strong for me but I was lured from the east side to this far-flung west end garden. In our concrete jungle, we are so starved of space, verdant views and another world. Starbucks, Jurong Lake Garden: Best thing since sliced bread for the Lakeside Dwellers.
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