Ulu Pandan Park Connector

On 21 January 2016, I explored the Ulu Pandan Park Connector after a hearty breakfast at a coffeeshop next to Clementi bus interchange. 

Fuel for the walk -- mixed porridge and kopi O (black coffee).

Ulu Pandan Park Connector spans from Commonwealth Ave West along the Sungei Ulu Pandan Canal to Ayer-Rajah Expressway, passing by Ghim Moh estates, Holland Groves estates, Mount Sinai estates, Clementi estates and Sunset estates. 

Click here to read more about it from the National Parks Board.

From the bus interchange, I strolled along Clementi Avenue 4 under the shade of trees such as the one below before reaching the Ulu Pandan Park Connector.

The sun was out and the people out there on the community deck were like chameleons basking in its warmth and golden rays.

An eclectic lot of people doing their own thing in the sun.

At this location, if you were to turn left you would be heading towards Ayer -Rajah Expressway. I took the right turn and walked towards Commonwealth Avenue West.

Yup, it's a la walking on sunshine here.

A field of workers giving the grass a much needed trim.

Upon reaching Clementi Road, I turned right and crossed the road using the overhead bridge. Alternatively, you could turn left and cross the road at the traffic light junction.

A haven for exercise buffs and users of
personal mobility device.

A stretch of condominium.

A cyclist warming up before his ride.

A fine specimen of Bird's Nest Fern.

Striding on at one's own pace and mode of transport.

Rest stop and rain shelter.

A gentle reminder to dog walkers.

A group of runners starting-off.

A volunteer of a corporate event  had kindly obliged with a shot of this placard.

Bungalows are a plenty on this stretch of the canal.

A close cousin of the lalang?

A White Egret contemplating its next move.

Drainage water dashing into the canal.

Bananas for the taking if you are hungry enough!

There are several fish here. Ain't seen no "No Fishing" sign.

A segment of the canal bank is painted green with moss. 

This stretch of water is teeming with fish.

Commonwealth Ave West is within sight as the trail ends.
Upon crossing it, you will reach Buona Vista MRT station.

Looking back, the distance from Clementi Road is 2.1 km.

It was a great walk and I even took a detour into the Mount Sinai estates and Holland Groves estates.

To cap it all, this senior fitness buff (introduced himself as Mr Quek upon my prodding) had just dismounted from his Unicycle and was raring to have another go at it. 

He was kind enough to let me film him on his return trip (if I was willing to wait). 

Mr Quek launching-off on his one-wheeler.

As with life, you gotta keep the balance as you move forward.

By the by, Mr Quek made his return trip and I was rewarded with the following video clip. He made my day. Hope you will enjoy it, too! 

Enjoy this clip of Mr Quek in his element.

If you are interested to learn more about parks in Singapore from someone who has visited most of them, then please click here for George's Photos of Singapore Parks and Park Connectors Blog.