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Shinto Shrine Search on 13th August 2005

Posted on 13th September 2005.

In preparation to introduce a local trek, my trekking buddies and I went in search of the elusive Shinto Shrine back in August. We met at MacRitchie Reservoir and followed the usual jogging trail that leads to the Treetop Walk.

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About an hour later and just before we hit the Ranger Station, we headed south towards the reservoir’s bank. This time, the trail was not at all clear and it was strewn with fallen trees and spiny creepers. It took a while to get around all these obstacles and it was nearly another hour before we finally found the steps that led to the Shinto Shrine.

We lingered a while at the shrine, took some pictures, and we always took care to be respectful. Soon, we started to move out again. We made our way towards an embankment that connects to the Singapore Island Country Club.

The connection was not complete and some water-fording was required. It was fun to get wet after perspiring so much in the humid jungle. But it must be mentioned that in some parts, the waters were up to 1.5m deep! One way to avoid getting too wet is to sit on the sluice gates. (”,)

We dried ourselves by having a small picnic under the hot sun. We even had a cake as it was my birthday. My kind buddies brought a cake along and it sure made my day! Thank you Chiew Chuen and Chen Ko!

Allen Tan
Team Spreo


Like this website? Tell us what you think. Win attractive prizes! Site Search	Shinto Shrine Search on 13th August 2005 Posted on 13th September 2005. In preparation to introduce a local trek, my trekking buddies and I went in search of the elusive Shinto Shrine back in August. We met at MacRitchie Reservoir and followed the usual jogging trail that leads to the Treetop Walk. View slideshow About an hour later and just before we hit the Ranger Station, we headed south towards the reservoir’s bank. This time, the trail was not at all clear and it was strewn with fallen trees and spiny creepers. It took a while to get around all these obstacles and it was nearly another hour before we finally found the steps that led to the Shinto Shrine. We lingered a while at the shrine, took some pictures, and we always took care to be respectful. Soon, we started to move out again. We made our way towards an embankment that connects to the Singapore Island Country Club. The connection was not complete and some water-fording was required. It was fun to get wet after perspiring so much in the humid jungle. But it must be mentioned that in some parts, the waters were up to 1.5m deep! One way to avoid getting too wet is to sit on the sluice gates. (”,) We dried ourselves by having a small picnic under the hot sun. We even had a cake as it was my birthday. My kind buddies brought a cake along and it sure made my day! Thank you Chiew Chuen and Chen Ko! Allen Tan Team Spreo	Trekalerts Events See ya in January 2008!