The Simple Beach Life in Punggol

Me and my husband had travelled for the past consecutive months. I should say, we had too much adventure until we realised we needed a break and go back to our normal lives.

Ironically, we developed a sense of wanderlust. So one weekend when we were left with no activities planned, my husband asked me to go somewhere near yet far from where we live - Punggol.

It took us about an hour to get there via public transportation. Our aim is to give ourselves a feel of having a mini adventure. And perhaps we did after hopping on and off the buses, trying to find our way to where it is both our first time.

Specifically, we went at Punggol Point Park to chase the sunset. Before we captured its glory, we first strolled along the area and enjoyed the ambience of simplicity. People around are more relaxed and joyful compared to some other places in Singapore.

As we went along, we learned that it was actually a national heritage site. The history it holds last 1942 war was really poignant. However, nowadays people refreshes the past by enjoying the place. They take pleasures in photography, wading at the beach, teaching their children to fish, chatting with friends, jogging vigorously, having picnics and peddling bicycles. Everything in this place gave me the same feeling I identified during my childhood, back in my home country - uncomplicated, slow-phased, light-hearted and worry-free.

Our sunset experience was short yet lovely. As soon as the darkness enclosed the land, we walked towards the Coney Island. Unfortunately, the connecting bridge was close at that time, so we called it a night and walked back for home. Surely, it is a weekend hide-out we will always long to have.