A Kelong Trip

Over the weekend, I did an ambitious trip to a fish farm, a sort of modern day "Kelong". I used the word "ambitious" as along with me, were 72 other people. It was a cell group outing and outreach that turned really successful. It might have been the evangelical works of me and my cell members, but I think it was the charm of the out-of-the-city experience that did the trick.

This Kelong is located off Changi, and a mere 5 minutes from Changi Sailing Club. It is about the size of a football field (i think), huge by any standards. Like many Kelong, it housed many different types of fish, and the kids had a great time, catching them (from their ponds) for dinner! Groupers cost about SGD10 while snappers and sea bass were SGD6-8. Very affordable. For others, it was the nostalgia of sitting on a stool and facing the open sea, armed with a fishing rod and a beer, waiting for the real fishing experience. Pond-fishing was too easy and didn't count.

By night-fall, activity slowed as we wound down and ended the night with a BBQ and great fellowship. The food was prepared by the restaurant at Changi Sailing Club, which by the way is open to public. Very tasty. So for those looking for a night of romance by the seaside, filled with that rustic ambience, Changi Sailing Club restaurant might be the place.

On the whole, the day was fun-filled although there were minor glitches. The children enjoyed themselves while the pro fishermen, who "denounced" the pond fishing, had few catches. As one puts it: "Even the fish stayed home to watch the stock market. Either that, they were queueing for a condo". Still, it was a terrific experience and a big thank you to all who helped to make it a success.