The Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans) is a large evergreen tree in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. Its trunk is dark brown, with deeply fissured bark, looking somewhat like a bittergourd. It grows in an irregular shape from 10 to 25m high. Its leaves are light green and oval in shape. Its yellowish flowers have a distinct fragrance and the fruits of the tree are bitter tasting red berries, which are eaten by birds and fruit bats. Source: Tembusu, Wikipedia

Tembusu College sends our very best to Alexis Lee & John Low for their Gobi desert adventures

In June, Alexis and John will be embarking on the Gobi March, one of the world’s most challenging endurance race. It will take them through 250km of dirt tracks, sand dunes, grasslands, valleys, and river crossings.

Neither Alexis nor John describe themselves as athletes, but are instead doing it for their adopted charity, Riding for Disabled Association (Singapore). To support them, please go to:

http://www.giveasia.org/movement/run_horsebackgobi_run

We, at Tembusu, wish them the very best!

Updates on Alexis and John’s journey can be found at Gobi with gumption