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Singaporan island Pulau Ubin lies in the Straits of Johpor between Singapore and Malaysia.

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Bumboats waiting at Changi to take passengers to Pulau Ubin.

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On the bumboat to Pulau Ubin, a short ride from mainland Singapore..

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The Straits are busy with shipping.

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Lots of rental bicycles are available for $2 to $15 per day.

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Geared up and ready to go.

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Pulau Ubin is home to the few remaining kampongs in Singapore.

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There is no electric power service on the island. Solar panels and generators are used to provide electricity.

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Mud lobster mound.

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Intertidal mangrove forest.

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Jet taking off from very busy Changi Airport.

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Ah! The tropics.

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Malaysia in the background.

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Oil rigs in Malaysia

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The flight path to Changi airport passes over Palau Ubin.

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Roots from the mangrove turn up and grow to become trees.

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Jejawi Tower

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A Malayan Banyan tree rises above the 20 metre tower.

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Looking down from the top platform of the tower. It makes the banyan look pretty tall.

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Restroon facilities.

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A place to relax after the ride

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dining on Pulau Ubin

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Bumboats wait to take passengers back to the mainland.

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