Family Fun Day Out Cycling At Punngol Park | welovedayout

It was the perfect weather for a fun family day out cycling. We decided to head out to Punggol Park and explore the vicinity.

The North Eastern Riverine Loop was our cycling route today. It is a 26km route that covers the heartlands of Buangkok, SengKang and Punggol.

Punggol Settlement, at Punggol Point Park was our starting point. We rented some bicycles from Jomando Adventure and Recreation and started our fun cycling trip. The place was pretty crowded with cyclists, families having picnic, fishing enthusiasts, children having fun playing at the sandy playground.

Playground at Punggol Point

Fishing time for the families and friends

Along the way we saw many empty plot of lands that were yet to be develop. So we are sure there will be many changes in the next few years. In the meantime let's enjoy the greenery of the surroundings.

The North Eastern Riverine Loop brought us along the reservoirs and waterways. It was a very scenic ride. The children had fun riding along the meandering paths.

Sunset Strip along the North Eastern Riverine Loop

Sunset Strip was a nice place to stop for photo taking. Overheard a young boy mentioning he saw otters in these very waters! So do keep a lookout if you are around the area.

Sengkang Floating Wetland

A recumbent bicycle spotted

Sengkang Floating Wetland was another pit stop. Here we met an amazing friend peddling in an interesting bicycle, called a recumbent bike. You never know this could be the next big thing to hit the cycling scene in Singapore. We had the privilege to try out the recumbent bike and it was not easy, because the whole balancing dynamics is different from normal up-right biking. But it was fun learning and hearing from a passionate rider.

Adventure Bridge at Punggol Waterway Park

Punggol Waterway Park

Crossing over the Adventure Bridge brought us to the Punggol Waterway Park. Here we found a sand play area, exercise corners and others.

Restaurants at Punggol Settlement

Dinner was at the Punggol Settlement where we had Peranakan Cuisine. There were many restaurants catered for any cravings that one may have. With a nice breezy night, we were happy to have our meal outdoors.

North Eastern Riverine Loop

Mother nature plays a very important part of our life. When we learn to slow down our fast pace of life and refresh our souls with mother nature, we will be able to appreciate all that we have right in front of us.

Safra Families For Life AVventura 2015 | Fun Family Race | welovedayout

Photo courtesy from Safra

Last Sunday was a fun and eventful day for the family. It was our yearly fun adventure race with SAFRA AVventura - Families for Life. 

This annual event is open to all families (1 parent/1 child team). You may sign up at their website here for future events. Race pack collection and race briefing was done on Saturday to prepare the participants.

It was a breezy, beautiful Sunday morning as we prepared ourselves for the race. Had early breakfast and headed off to SAFRA Yishun where the event was held. On a side note for all Singapore NSmen, if you are not a safra member yet, have a look at their portal as they have a lot of activities for all ages and is not too expensive to be a member. Their facilities are as good as private country clubs too.

As the flag off time was 9.00am, we were there early to mingle around with other participants. It was nice to see many parents out there getting their kids to be active instead of being stuck with electronics at home.

Ultra Kids participants flag off

Super Kids participants at flag off

At 9.00am sharp, off went the horn, and off went the enthusiastic children. There were 2 categories in the kids race. The 'Ultra Kids' (11-15yrs old) and the 'Super Kids' (7 - 10yrs old) categories. Not forgetting the other categories like 'Youth', 'Sprint' and the 'Ultra' adults categories.

Abseiling together - priceless experience

Rock climbing together as a team!

Working together to piece 'Finding Nemo' puzzle at the pool.

Shooting station for the race

It was a fun race of running around and completing challenges for both categories. The challenges include blowing balloon till burst, bouncing ping pong balls into cups, air-rifle shooting, rock climbing, abseiling and others.

Finisher medal for every participant

At the finishing point, the officials will check the completed race passport and the finisher medal will be given to the participants. The children were looking forward to achieving their hard earned medal, hahahaha.

Free yummy snacks at the end of the Safra AVventura Race

Friends having a good time at the Safra AVventura Race 2015

The children had so much fun. As they ended the race with a fulfilling and happy heart, they were treated to FREE 100plus and water. There was a Families For Life truck that provided FREE potato chips, milo, kacang putih (peanut snacks) and many other yummy snacks too. We gathered togther with other families for a snack picnic while waiting for the rest.

The day ended with a tired body but at the same time another wonderful experience as every year the race details changes, so we won't know what obstacles were in store for us. It was all done in good fun regardless of winning. Winning is always a bonus that we learn to appreciate it.

Till the next fun family day out. We would love to share with everyone, more places to bring kids out to have a fun family bonding time. Your support of our blog through facebook or join our site at http://bit.ly/welovedayout is much appreciated. Thank you.