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Building a little Urban Oasis

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  Greetings from Wan Ying! This blog has evolved from documenting my planting journey, eco build up sharing to now my new passion, multi days trekking! Edible Growing Journey #TakeChargeYourself #NotHappyChangeIt #TakeChargeYourself My edibles growing journey started in 2010 when I could not get trusted sources of pesticide free edibles, but refused to accept that. Aimed with the lifelong motto of "Change what you can control, accept and adapt what you cannot",  I went on my edibles planting learning journey and eventually achieved self sustainability  in 2012. But space is always an issue in Singapore. Eventually after countless moves and tired of  the constant struggle to find a place to plant a little something, we went on to design and patented (patent id: 10201708994T) an aquaponic soil-based home vertical system to enable ourselves to plant edibles in our homes. My space, my way. My family have been self sustained since 2012 and the foreseeable future.  30...

Jeju Olle Trail Route 4@100km, Part 1 of 3

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#Route4 #Haenyeo #GeeseInFormation #CuteCafesHouse This 19Km route has path built next to the Haenyeo workplace. You can literately see them in action. The trail itself may not be that scenic but the actions along the path are really unique. But do bear in mind, you may or may not see it. These actions are not tailored for you, like a show. Celebrate and be thankful if you managed to see them in full action, let it go if you miss it. The schedules are built around their daily life, please respect that.  #HaenyeoInAction #Amazing We are fortunate to see them in action and captured that in video. It is something that deeply inked into my memory and will not be forgotten in my life time.  Click and watch the whole video. Is definitely something that worth your time. Due to size restriction, resolution has to be reduced but you still get to see the actions. #GeesesInFormation #SeeItLive I read and watch in documentary on geese V formation and how they create an aero-dynamic advant...

Jeju Olle Trail Route 3@100km, Part 1 of 3

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#Route3A #Plantations #SeaBirds #MoreCafes Route 3A is a 20.9km route. It has a good mix of forest, plantations, coastal views and wild lives. It started off by the coast where you find the start chop of the route. The start point is just walking distance from our accommodation. Hence it is a rather easy start. #StartByTheCoast  #Tangerines #greens Very soon the route leads us inland towards plantations as well as great wide open with unspoiled nature and  greens. Tangerine is the symbol of Jeju is a r eal understatement. We visited the island in mid Nov, autumn season. That was the start of tangerine picking season ( Nov to February ). We were greeted with these fruits almost everywhere we trekked. Trees with bright orange lanterns everywhere. They not only looked beautiful, they smell heavenly too. Very therapeutic.  Found some tangerines being housed in large green houses and well protected. We wonder if they are organic ( hence need to be protected from pests) or just...

Jeju Olle Trail Route 1-1@100km, Part 1 of 3

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#Route1-1  #UdoIsland  #FirstRoute #TheFerry The very first trek we started is Udo island, route 1-1.  Make your way to Seongsanpo Hang Port. That is where you can pickup the brochure above and to board a ferry to Udo island. Attached is the picture of the entrance to the ferry terminal and ferry timing at point of writing. Ferry schedule is found at the counter. It doesn't matter which port you go to. You can find the start and end chop at either of the ports. You just need to complete one round and return to the start point no matter where you start from. Just ask for the next ferry tickets and go for it. You will need to fill up a form before buying the ticket. The counter personnel will advise you on the cost.  It is a 15 mins ride and is free seating. Factor time for embarking and disembarking as they involve both vehicles and people. Route 1-1 is a very beautiful route. We started from haumokdong port and walk clockwise round the island. #TheSkyline #BeautifulS...