Myself and Arshi were lucky enough to visit
Singapore's oldest light house-Raffles Light House this week.It was a a sort of picnic for us though it was organised as part of a learning journey.The journey began at Marina South pier.We visited The
Singapore Maritime Gallery very quickly as we had to catch the boat.If I had known that there was a gallery in
Marina South Pier, I would have bought Arshi a little earlier to have a detailed visit to the gallery.
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| riding a ship !!!! |
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| it's an inner part view of a real container |
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| view from the gallery |
The kids gallery!!!!!
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| all ready to sail... |
It took almost 50-60 minutes to reach the island where Raffles Light House was located.On our way , we saw Sentosa Cove(ultra modern residential estate for the super rich),Kusu ,St John's Island(a tourist cum pilgrimage site),Pulau Semakau (the landfill site)and many small islands.Everyone was having blast on the boat.
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| in boat |
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| view of the city from waters |
We even climbed the top of the boat to have cool breeze.
Outside the boat.It is so cool!!!!!
On normal days, we don't have access to the light house.They are open for the public only on few occasions.
Raffles Light House dates back to 1850 s when it was constructed.It is functional even today with the light keepers on duty.There are 5 lighthouses in Singapore.All the 5 light houses are not open to public and are restricted.Raffles is 1 of the 5 light houses and also the oldest of the 5 lighthouses in Singapore.
Raffles Light House has light house tower, a gallery and small beach resort type coconut farm, which I heard was part of reclaimed land later on.The view from all sides of this small island was so beautiful.
Very creative right?They wrote the name on a chair so that we can sit on it if we are tried....
The gallery showed us the various things used on olden days in the lighthouse including some giant lanterns.
Our old president's letter.
There was a giant water tank too which had pure drinking water for usage in the lighthouse .The guide told us that the water were transported from the mainland to this island for pure drinking purposes.Previously, they had been using water filters and purifiers.
I loved the olden styled stairs and the window pattern to keep the lighthouse lighted up during day time.
Later after climbing atop the tower we took some pics for name sake.
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| atop the lighthouse tower |
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| view from the tower |
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| the Singapore maritime flag |
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| we can see the water tank from top |
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| stairs |
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| olden day clock |
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| read it if you can..... |
After visiting the tower, as we had some more time, we made a quick visit to the beach.Arsheitha collected many shells and now her shells collection is even more.
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| now, the fun part of the whole trip.... |
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| a true drumstick plant !!!! |
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| a beach house ??????? |
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| collecting shells |
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| many sitting chairs has been added around the place. |
Though the island was small, it was very beautiful.If you happen to get a chance to go there, sure go there.
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