Since Labour Day (1st May) falls on a Sunday this year, Monday becomes a public holiday, making it a long weekend. With much excitement and anticipation, I planned out a series of activities for dear and I as these were sitting on my "Things-I'd-Like-To-Do-One-Day" list for waaaaaaayy too long.
So, the original plan was actually to visit Changi Boardwalk on Monday morning, following by Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk in the afternoon, before heading to our friend's baby shower at night. However, our plans were ruined by the rain, which lasted all morning, and simmering down to a light drizzle in the afternoon.
Honestly, I was pretty disappointed because I was really looking forward to executing these activities since some time back. Regardless, we heard that my parents wanted to head down to Punggol Promenade as well, so dear and I tagged along.
So four of us - dear, myself, and my parents, took the car as dad drove us to Punggol Promenade.
Unfortunately, getting to Punggol Promenade is really a pain. I had to ask a couple of friends who stays in Punggol for advice else we would have gone around in circles.
Getting to Punggol Promenade:
For those who are interested in paying Punggol Promenade a visit, (depending on which side you are coming from), turn into the road when you see a Chinese Temple at Punggol East Road.
Parking at Punggol Promenade:
You can park at Popeyes, but parking charges will be incurred. Alternatively, you may park along the road leading to Popeyes carpark - which is free of charge.
The Riverside Walk:
Once you've arrived at Popeyes, walk straight ahead (eastwards) and you'll be greeted by the idyllic view of the river. If you are one with poor directions, grab your iPhone (or device if it has maps) and check out the Map app. If this still fails, ask for directions.
Walking down the cemented boardwalk, we saw a bronze building with holes on its side. Upon closer look, we realized that it is actually the toilet. However, the sinks were not ready yet, so I'd seriously recommend bringing wet tissues or a bottle of water.
Here's a picture of us with the beautiful view of the river. Thank God for the perfect weather. The sun was hidden by the grey clouds, and the weather was cool from the earlier rain. 
Walking further, we noticed the red helix-look-alike bridge that linked from Punggol to Lor Halus Wetlands.
Here's a close up picture of the bridge. I heard that it illuminates at night, creating a wonderful night view especially with the reflection of the river. 
The Serangoon dam can be easily spotted when one crosses the bridge. However, the path leading to Serangoon dam is filled with gravel, mud, and .. insects. 
Here are my folks on the bridge. One of my favorite pictures of them. 
Crossing the bridge, we arrived at Lor Halus Wetlands and our nostrils were greeted with the smell of Pandan Leaves almost immediately. That's when I realized, Pandan Leaves are not really favored by my nostrils. 
The building in the above picture is what I think is the Visitor Centre for Lor Halus Wetlands. Strange, I wonder why we didn't go in and have a look.
All in all, the entire River walk was a short one - lasting not more than 2 hours. But despite it's short length in time, this walk made me appreciate and understand the importance of family time. And though it wasn't as Rah-Rah as the time we had at Universal Studios, I had fun. Really.
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