Finally today, my colleagues and I made our way to Labrador Park, which is only abt 1-2 min drive from our work place. We even packed our lunch and ate there, facing the sea and sitting under the super big shady trees.......
We also ventured through the ridge, having a v nice view on the southern coast of Singapore. According to recorded history, it was a failing military strategy at this fortress as the Jap attacked singapore from the north (causeway) instead of the southern coast as expected by the British. So I guess the fortress nv did serve it purpose.. but i could imagine the anxiety, fear and exasperation of british and local soldiers, hiding in the tunnels, guarding behind the canons, anticipating Syonan To to be robbed into the WWII history.
As mentioned before in my prev entries, i have this feeling that i might be a WWII soldiers who spent much time on the southern fortress, and probably got killed in the war. I always have very strong feelings for places like this. Other than the Labrador Park, i ve ventured into 2 undisclosed WWII bunkers directly behind Chinese Library/Old Sheares Hall, well hidden behind the trees and slopes that i guess v few ppl wud ever chance upon. I also feel a lot for Poh Ern Sih, a temple specially built to appease the spirits (of soldiers) that may be roaming around the Pasir Panjang area. They were poor young guys who probably didnt know much abt military, but paid their lives to save our country.
Ran my 2.4km today again, and i was utterly disappointed in myself for my poor timing. Its 20sec slower than my prev timing :(
NOL called me for an interview session, and although its jus 10 min walk from my current work place, i really have no time to go over and gain some experience.
Will be fetching a colleague to work every morning starting tmr, and he wud be paying for me the ERP fees (50cents - $1). I may spend slightly more for the diesel, but get to save up on the ERP fees. For him, he wud also save on MRT/Bus fares, and more importantly, its much more convenient for him. In short, its a mutual benefit and cost saving plan for both parties.
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