Life on the Sea (Part 1)

I made a passing mention regarding my visit and overnight stay at a kelong (a kind of floating fishing platform) during the month of June in a previous post, but I didn't really blog or post much pictures from that wonderful experience. Today I'm going to introduce the man who graciously allowed me and a bunch of photography students the privilege of living life out in the open sea, even if it is just for 2 days.

Meet Mr Yeo


Mr Yeo co-owns and operates a number of kelongs off the coast of Singapore. Together with a few of his brothers, they run the family operated business of fishing, a trade that is considered almost extinct and somewhat of a curiosity in today's modern and high tech Singapore life.

The welcoming party


I kid you not - this is the welcoming party via speedboat that welcomed and greeted us when we arrived at the pier - Mr Yeo, his brother, and 2 sea-faring Jack Russell Terriers!

Sea Dogs


These sea faring dogs are very adaptable, with the ability to stand at the helm of a speeding speedboat without falling off into the waters, the capacity to love and greet us, the new visitors, all while performing astounding feats of agility, jumping on and off the boats onto the docks and piers. These are the seasoned hounds of the sea, and indeed for them their whole life is on the sea.

Later on in the day I realised there were at least 6 of them altogether. Mr Yeo is a dog lover, and these dogs follow him to work everyday!

Working on the sea


Captain of the ship!


That's another of the Jack Russell Terriers out at sea, in another boat. These dogs really like travelling by boat! Living out in the open sea, with the sea breeze blowing in their face, accompanying their master in the daily routine of his work, and enjoying great seafood every day, these dogs seem to have it all. :) They have as cool as lifestyle as I can ever think of for dogs!

Part 2 of this amazing trip coming up - watch out for the 2nd installment!