a pleasant time i had at kukup.

all i do is shop, eat, shop, eat..
although the sea produces pungent smell, i like the cooling wind that blows all the time.
relaxed, kampong life.
compared to the hectic life in singapore, i think the kids there lead a stress-free life.

no doubt, singapore is so much cleaner than kukup.
but, singapore is a realistic society.
everybody is taught in a way that they should study in order to get a job in future, and while working, upgrade to get a better post.
perhaps this is due to the lack of resources and land area.
almost everybody in kukup live in houses that they built.
the richer ones will have their houses built like palaces.
they grow vegetables, sun-tan the salted fish, make resorts or open shops to earn their living.
in fact, i don't see many employees.
most of the families would rather work harder themselves than to hire outside people to work for them.
it is hard work, but they enjoy the harvest later.

kids do not fear even though it's their first time speaking to us.
they can introduce all types of marine life they grow.
they will ride the bicycle or some older ones the scooter, and go everywhere.
here, kids are locked up or so pampered that they do not speak to anybody, they fussed about everything.

memorable experience.
very nice.
hopefully, there will be a next time. =)