Pulau Ubin, the great escape

It was such a wonderful idea to spend a cool Saturday outside the cosmopolitan Singapore to sketch and take some cool pictures. Pulau Ubin is a small island only 10.19 sq km located in the north east of Singapore accessible by bumboats at S$2.50 (US$2) per ride. There are many bicycles on rental at only S$2.00 per day for visitors to explore the island. Pulau Ubin literally means 'Granite Island' in Malay. Granite quarrying supported a few thousand settlers on the small island in the past and now, the island is very popular with nature lovers, trekkers and cyclists because of its unspoilt marine wildlife and kampong (village) lifestyle.

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Pangkok Island, Malaysia

I found this drawing on the corner of the wall at my parents' house. We visited Pangkok Island after staying in Lumut, Malaysia for a few days. Pangkok Island is a vibrant local fishing village. Love the people and the energy of this small town. This drawing also reminds me that I need to better organise and start clearing my drawing chest.