It was with sleepy eyes that we first got off the bus and into the city of Singapore. All of a sudden, however, I was jolted awake. Colorful signs and exhibits flashed the words, “Welcome to Singapore!” At that moment, a thrill rushed through us. We had arrived in the city of Merlion, an exotic and mysterious city in the orient, and we were about to start on an exciting journey of learning and adventure!

Upon our arrival at Singapore, we grabbed lunch in an edgy shopping mall. Our first stop was the Singapore Science Center. There were showcase for all the science projects starting right from scratch to the most typical and complicated one, from the basics to the implementation of latest technology.

Throughout the trip, we were graced by the Girls’ Brigade headquarter with the utmost comfy accommodation after all those days where we slept in the classrooms in sleeping bags with barely any cushioning during the Pesta camp. Soon after we settled down, it was dinner time! Following a delicious meal at a local hawker restaurant, we had the opportunity to satisfy our intellectual curiosity far from the limitations of textbooks at the mysterious Night Safari. The amazing architecture setting of the Safari with romantic lighting and the fire show enlightened us. There we boarded the tram. The tram ride was complete with the assistance of a very knowledgeable guide. From the king of the jungle to the cute and lovely animals we saw. It was a true learning experience for all the boys that night. The night ended with cup noodles as supper back at the HQ. The visit to Universal Studios the next day kept our excitement burning.

The spectacular, jaw dropping sight that can only be seen in the documentaries filled us with astonishment. We arrived at the Singapore Universal Studios where it satisfied our preconceived ideas at the first sight. Universal Studios Singapore is the place to be for amusement park lovers. It has everything you want. From thrilling rides to musical shows to dance performances, action packed water world, and the list goes on. The place is so beautifully made. Everything is just perfect. The best ride was Transformers 5D, it was legendary. The thrilling cyclone and human roller coasters are the best roller coasters you can get in the world, have you tried hanging in the air and fly like superman at the same time? We experienced that in the breath-taking Cyclone.

The 3-day trip ended splendidly. This trip enlivened our minds, it contributed to our largeness of view and our breath of mental vision, gave us true perspective. It had also strengthened the brotherhood spirit among us, the 1st and 12th Kuala Lumpur Boys’ Brigade Company. Whatever path you take away from your front door, it leads to the most delightful benefits that life has to offer. You will come back from your dream holiday measuring it not in hours or in kilometres travelled, but in its happiness value. You will have satisfied your intellectual curiosity far from the limitations of text books and school curricular activities; you will have seen many aspects of life, passion, beauty and drama; you will have in your mind the making of stories, poems, paintings and music, as well as facts and theories. Travel, other than taking you to see various places, it also touches the mind.

This is a truly remarkable trip. We couldn’t express how thankful we are to those who dedicated their time and money to make this a wonderful and enjoyable trip. All in all, we would like to give all glory to God, for keeping us safe and blessed us throughout the entire trip.

Article written by PTE Ho Shi Ern
Photography by CAPT Yee Mun Theam & W/O Jason Tham