Location: Changi Boardwalk

Some time ago I heard that a stretch of boardwalk was opened at the coast of Changi. It was supposed to be part of a 35 km park connector network in the East, slated to be finished around 2008. When that day comes, there would be an uninterrupted trail from Changi Point to East Coast Park (yay!). I could not wait until 2008 to check out the trail at Changi, hence the trip on a cloudy Saturday [25 Oct 2003].


As seen above, the Changi boardwalk stretches from Changi Beach Club to Changi Sailing Club, and beyond. From left to right: Sunset Walk, Kelong Walk, Cliff Walk, Sailing Point Walk.

Very "ulu" Cranwell Road Looks good, found the club, and the boardwalk. Going down Cranwell Walk, I would trace the path from one end to another.
A grueling bus ride brought me to Cranwell Road (1st right), an unlikely place to find a charming trail. All around this place were military camps and prisons utilising colonial period buildings. Venturing deeper into a narrow road, I finally found the Changi Beach Club! Inspecting the map, I was resolved to bring what I see to the civilised world.

Kelong trail lining the coast The Beach Club looks like a nice place for a stay I imagine years later when I would ride this trail on a bike rented from East Coast Park Soon to become a favourite haunt for anglers A view of Kelong Walk from Sunset Walk. Yes, that's how near they are.
Changi Beach Club appeared to be a nice resort. I started my exploration along Kelong Walk, one that stretches to the sea and made to look like a kelong with its rustic stilts. People were fishing for sea creatures along the boardwalk, oblivious to the cloudy weather.

This is the end of the Sunset Walk, so soon? More rocks, the end of Sunset Walk Cliff Walk lies open before me, what lies ahead? Down the "cliff", a charming enclosure discovered Yachts dotted the coast, wish I had one Would like to climb on the rock and bellow at the sailors
Sauntering to the extreme left end, I realised how short the path was. Sunset Walk was named for the supposed nice view of the sunset. I wouldn't wait for that. Time to head back and find the other end. To the right of Kelong Walk was the slightly raised Cliff Walk. I kept looking for a cliff but there was none. I think I was at most 3 metres above the beach at any point on the path. The interesting sights were the little enclosure (3rd left) that seemed very cosy, and the solitary tree standing at the beach.

Beware of the tide, that's why the boats are raised so high. Of course not. Welcome to the workshop popeye They don't push the boats to sea, they use ramps like these One day, perhaps one day, I might have my own craft parked here...
Walking on, I came across the workshop where the sea crafts were parked. It reminded me of my childhood days when Pa would bring us out to sea on a speed boat. Those were the days when you need not have a licence for everything.

nice chalet It would be great to sit by the balcony and watch the sea, all day. not a superb sight on a cloudy afternoon, that won't stop the kids from playing in the water. Good bye sailing club, hope I'll be riding a bike here from East Coast next time.
I came to the last stretch of the boardwalk. It stretched through the dining area of Changi Sailing Club, where enviable folks were enjoying themselves by the pool or feasting or looking out at the sea. I read the boardwalk cost $3.5million. It was quite unbelievable (I mean the price) because the distance seems so short now that I'd covered all of it.

The creepy flight of stairs leading up to Changi Hospital At the end of the stairs, the sign screamed NO ENTRY
I had to get out of the place, out of thirst and exhaustion. Not before I noticed the creepy building on top of the slope, inviting me to explore. The wind was blowing, the stairs were enticing. I had to follow it. Changi Hospital - I saw that name on SPI [Singapore Paranormal Investigators] website. As described, a tablet at the end of the stairs read: No Entry. Who cares, the second I ventured beyond the point, 2 fully-grown dogs started barking at me, their master stood up from his chair to challenge the intruder. He was dark, clad only in white shorts and exposing his big belly. I know I wasn't welcomed and so walked away. Asking for an interview and a photo shot would seem overboard.....