Ubin
Over the weekend, i headed north-east to Pulau Ubin, also described as the last standing Kampung of Singapore. Since the girlfriend has her original roots there, what better way to explore the island than having a native islander by your side?
Food on the island of Pulau Ubin is provided by the surrounding seas. With a fresh supply of fishes, prawns, and crabs, seafood is plentiful and fresh. An occasional slaughter of a wild boar feeds a small sized family for a week. With the exception of buying fresh vegetables, the islanders have little need to leave the island for food.
Mr Lee Fut Ngau, 65 scrubs the freshly caught fish and rid it of scales in preparation for dinner.
Mdm Kuan Yoke Ying, 63 prepares what she describes as "simple fare" for us, her unexpected visitors. Originally from Malaysia, she has been married to Mr Le Fut Ngau and has lived in Pulau Ubin for the past 40 years.
Weekend trekkers foray into the Ubin wilderness.
Mei walks Oscar, a retriever mix.
Food on the island of Pulau Ubin is provided by the surrounding seas. With a fresh supply of fishes, prawns, and crabs, seafood is plentiful and fresh. An occasional slaughter of a wild boar feeds a small sized family for a week. With the exception of buying fresh vegetables, the islanders have little need to leave the island for food.
Mr Lee Fut Ngau, 65 scrubs the freshly caught fish and rid it of scales in preparation for dinner.
Mdm Kuan Yoke Ying, 63 prepares what she describes as "simple fare" for us, her unexpected visitors. Originally from Malaysia, she has been married to Mr Le Fut Ngau and has lived in Pulau Ubin for the past 40 years.
The idyllic island life is fast becoming a thing of the past with the Singapore government's efforts at "preservation".
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