Life on the Sea (Part 2)

This is the second installment of Life on the Sea. (Part 1 is here).

Feeding Time

Fishing the fishes being reared at the kelong - feeding times occur at intervals throughout the day, with Mr Yeo and his workers moving to the different feeding areas via boat.

Spending just one day and one night on the kelong does not qualify me to write about a life on the sea, but one is able to catch a glimpse of what an ordinary day out in the ocean is like. And life is very different from that of mainland Singapore.

With no internet access (my mobile's 3G connection does work though - the 3G data network in Singapore is pretty extensive!), no access to the daily grind of human traffic, or bustling traffic, or the blaring of car horns and relentless chatter of people so typical of the environment in busy Singapore, life out in the sea is "wild" and more one with nature, and a very peaceful existence.

Waiting for the master

One of Mr Yeo's many dogs waiting for his arrival dockside to jump on and follow him around the different areas of the kelong. The animals are an integral part of the family at the kelong.

And serene.

Feeding Time

Perched precariously (to me!) on wooden beams, Mr Yeo empties feed for the fishes into the sea.

And oh, beautiful...

Sunset at the Kelong

This picture was taken from the kelong where we were staying.

Sunset over the sea

Part of the extensive network of the kelongs can be seen.

Visitors!


You wouldn't expect a land based mammal to be found out in the sea, but this cute little monkey was found by Mr Yeo and is now a pet among the many animals co-existing in the eco-system of the kelong. He was more interested in food than actually greeting us though!

Enjoying the chips


Mr Yeo with his companions


In case you thought Mr Yeo only lives with animals, he's actually the father to Bao Wen, one of my photography students, who made this trip possible. Thanks Bao Wen! :) I have to say, her father has a very cool way of making a living!