2009 Aug bikeride

 
Finally had our bike rides again; for this year ie 2009. Freddie organised it; having committed himself and the date at our last coffeeshop gathering two Saturdays ago. So we had it this morning.



Six of us went for it. Everyone else preferred sleeping late. Here they are LumSang, Freddie, Alan, HoiYing and ChoyChin. And me behind the camera.



A break at the Coastal Road park connector which connects Changi Beach Park with East Coast Park.


    LumSang leading ChoyChin coming out of the corner after brunch at Changi Village.




The best dimensions and traffic flow system among all the varied alternatives that you will experience on the Park Connector System (PCN) being developed all over Singapore.

Singaporeans overseas, or travelling overseas, READ THESE

Needing Consular Assistance Overseas


Hi Broders

At yesterday's coffee morning, B'day boy Cheng San narrated his trying experience of losing his passport when he was visiting Russia with his wife. As many of us travel on holidays, especially in our retirement years, a request was made of me to assist you get quick consular assistance from our embassies abroad when such a need arise.

The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) provides comprehensive information on a whole host of assistance of Singaporeans facing difficulty abroad through our embassies.

Check its user friendly website : Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Look under Consular Info and services -

eRegister – so that MFA may be able to help you in case of an emergency

Assistance for Singaporeans abroad

Visa requirements of the countries you plan to visit

Your Singapore passport

Have a good trip – a publication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Contact your Singapore consular offices abroad

Checklist and tips for Singaporeans travelling overseas

You should familiarise yourself and even take notes (or photocopy) of the relevant info. Also very useful to make a photocopy of your passport, 2 passport photos and write down the contact numbers of the nearest Singapore Embassy or Consulate of the places you are visiting. Do spend a bit of time going through the info - you never know it could save you alot of effort, time and money later. May even safe you life (during a civil disturbance, bombing, etc.)

MFA and its Embassies overseas are there to serve you. Do make use of it especially when in need of assistance.

Hope you find the above useful.

Cheers
Freddie