Precocious. Little. Clover. Devil

Friday, July 15, 2005
OSC's 3rd Annivesary

Lag alert: At least 20 photos in this entry. For the sake of non-broadband users, most of it has been thumbnailed.

15th of July, which translates to a Unit Welfare activity! So instead of reporting to base at 0800, we had to assemble at the carpark near the World Trade Centre. After the mandatory role-call, off we went to board the bus.

Up the Bus we went, where to on this nice early morning? Whereever it is, let's have ourselves a ball of a time.

Yes everybody, we are headed for Sentosa! I can't remember the last time I went to that place, and well, having to participate in an amazing race there seemed to be an interesting challenge.

So I looked at my team and said "We're going to win this!" Alwyn with that huge smile confirmed that sentiment.(From left to right, Alwyn, Henry and Qingyong.)

And across the Bridge we go, to enter into Sentosa.

And after a short ride, and collection of the first clue, off we went. Alwyn with a huge smile and a Victory sign. Let's go!

Fellow photographers, Jianxiong(left) and SuChang trying to figure out the gear. Guys, we're in a race here. Well, if it slows them down, then everyone stands to gain =)

The bus meant was filled with all the teams, who "intelligently" decided to follow each other. I can only imagine the chaos if the had gotten the first clue wrong.

Who says that we cannot stop to take photos in a race? Here Su Chang attempts a quick shot before making his getaway.

The clue given to us involved interpreting a set of mahjong tiles. The "south" tile was missing, tus, we surmised that we should make our way to the a place on the map labeled "Southern most Point of the Asia Continent." We got off the bus and found our selves looking at a suspension bridge adjourned by a tall wooden gate.

We made our way to the Southern Most Point of the Asia Continent. Considering that Singapore is not exactly connectd to the continent... It's not very accurate.

Enter thee, brave warriros, pass the drawbridge to face the ends of the land.

The affable JX giving us all a big two-handed wave.

Walking on the suspension bridge.

And we finally reached the first checkpoint. The task was to travel up the observation tower and memorize a list of items, return to ground level and write it down.

25 items, and a total of 4 floors. I took 3 trips before we finished that task.

The second clue was a no-brainer. It read: 5.40pm to 6.40 pm and 7.20 pm to 8.20 pm. A pair of timings? The show-times of the Musical Fountain, so naturally, that was our next destination.

Got a little distracted. =)

Apparently, one too many distractison along the way =p

Well, the entrance that we arrived at was closed. What shall we do? Heh. No mere fence is going to stop us soldiers. Hopefully, the management of Sentosa does not sue the SAF for trespassing.

This task was a very difficult one. We spent almost 30 minutes there, and our position dropped all the way down to fifth. But no matter, we reached the next checkpoint rather promptly.

Say cheese, and that applies to you too Mr. Snake. From left to right, Alwyn, Henry, our Regular team mate, Sarge Lit, Myself and Qingyong.

Now the last clue, it got us in quite a little fix. It was simply two dates, 9th of August and 14th of February. Think, think think... and finally I figure to make our way to the Orchid garden. None of the teams seem to have figured it, and I thought it couldn't be so easy, but heck, it's do or die. If we couldn't find it, we'll just go to the Forefeit Station and ask for the answer.

So, see the smile on my face? Of course we would get it right! And here I am, making the koi kiss my hand. I think I'm getting good at it!

And what do you know? We won!

Ok... I'm absolutely tired of trying to post the picture on my blog AND imagestation. So just go to my imagestation album to view it. =)

Gavin pondered @ 23:00