MacRitchie, Monkeys, Me

It's been a while since my last blog but it must be this "kiasu" culture here that is affecting me :D OK, just shortly, kiasu is a very much money oriented culture. Said in a simple European way ... workoholism; althought not a desired one in my case. It's just crazy working hours which make me wonder why would any European want to live entire life here under these conditions haha. Believe me, no matter your job is, the working hours are probably great comparing to Singapore. Let me elaborate on that some next time since I am preparing one more entry about the cultural shock I am having here.

Back to the title of this one ...

MacRitchie is this beautiful nature reserve that I can see outside my window. Of course, with this weather I am trying to make the best use of it. Going jogging in the jungle at 7am on Saturday mornings is one of the best ways how to recharge your batteries.

You could think this is way too early but I am telling you the park is already full at 7:15. These people here definitely don't sleep in. I have never seen so many people working out even on Sunday morning in Europe (OK, I mostly lived in Spain but I am sure elsewhere is not much difference).

Anyways, if you ever felt alone, be sure you can count on Monkeys that stroll around freely in the park. The nature here is just amazing. Monkeys everywhere! And reptiles ... if you like them as I do you just get distracted so easily ;)

Outdoors is the word for this place ... I already have a place to jog, I make sure to appear at the pool at least once a week and I've just spotted some kayaks at the MacRitchie water reservoir :P What's next? I've been invited to try something called a Dragon boat. Don't google it! Stay tuned and I'll tell you more if I survive my first training ;)