It was drizzling slightly when we boarded the ferry for Pulau Ubin, The ferry ticket is $4 each way. After alighting, we walked past the wayang stage and stopped a while at the Butterfly Hill to admire the numerous species of butterflies as well as to learn the names of some of the flowering plants. After that we continued on along Jln Jelutong passing Pekan Quarry. Pekan Quarry is good for observing many bird species such as the hornbills, There are brown signpost which indicates the directions of famous landmarks on the island. We passed the Jelutong Bridge over the Sungei Jelutong. Soon we reached Merbah Hut and the start of the easy climb up Puaka Hill. There are two viewing points, both are easily reached. The higher viewpoint offers a fantastic view of Ubin Quarry. After our descent we walked back along Jln Jelutong but turned at Jln Batu Ubin to visit a friend's farm. It was our first time seeing the Gac fruits which grow from the vine. We bought two fruits from them at $12 each. Bright yellow cosmos flowers can be seen here too. I also saw the asparagus plants. It was a refreshing visit as I last visited Pulau Ubin more than two years ago. I intended to return and do more hiking to places which I have not been before such as the Ketam Quarry.

It's not possible to overstate the calm serenity of this lesser known viewpoint in Pulau Ubin. To the west of the disembarkation jetty, well-marked on Google Maps. It's about a 15-20 minute walk from the jetty. Turning off the tarmac road at Puaka Hill Hut, you start to climb the path up the hill. It can be muddy and slippery, so be appropriately attired, and mosquitoes hang out in the lower reaches. There are three viewing points (one unofficial), all safety barricaded for your safety by fences but it's relatively simply to manouevure around for a better view. Each vantage point gives you a slightly different perspective, but each affords you some wonderful glimpses of the lush greenery and deep, dark still waters of the Ubin quarry. You can catch glimpses of the egrets as they skim across the waters. Come in the early morning for peace, tranquillity and a feast for the eyes.