Thursday, July 30, 2009

Road Signs Don’t Tell All

A feast for the eyes. Soothing to the soul. Breathtakingly beautiful.
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Navigating this area feels like driving through the scenic countryside of Australia. Unknown to many, nestled in a quiet, unnoticeable part of Bukit Timah, the Bukit Timah Saddle Club offers the perfect getaway from the hectic bustle of city life right here in Singapore.

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I have driven past this road almost daily on my way home but the dingy-looking road sign gives no hint of the almost-paradise town that lies deep inside. After discovering this place last week, I came up with my own version to the old adage “never judge a book by its cover” - “road signs don’t tell all”!

With lush greenery …

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Old fashioned road signs …

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Horses grazing …

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Cantering …

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Or guzzling 100 Plus (saw it with my own eyes!) …

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You feel transported right into a different world.

Have a lazy breakfast or spend an idle afternoon in any one of the quaint eateries. With picturesque surroundings and an occasional horse trotting by …

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You are guaranteed to leave feeling refreshed. Revitalized.

3 comments:

Mummy Kless said...

Looks like a really nice place! :)

Serene (Singapore) said...

Serene-Klessis: It's beautiful ... out of this world! You should go there with your kids one of these days while you're still on maternity! :)

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