Embracing Nature : The Southern Ridges (#2)

Continuing on my earlier post on the Southern Ridges in Singapore, we started our 1 hour to-and-fro slow journey on the “Forest Walk”, starting from the Telok Blangah Hil Park. We were surrounded by the secondary forest (the Adinandra Belukar). We managed to catch sight of butterflies, attractive flowers but not much luck with birds.

A closer look at the map

A closer look at the map

 

The Forest Walk…….

The Forest Walk at the Telok Blangah Hill - Elevated Walkway along the metal bridges

The Forest Walk at the Telok Blangah Hill - Elevated Walkway along the metal bridges

Walking along the 1.3 metres elevated metal brigdes allow us to exercise, breathe in the fresh air and also enjoying the surrounding forest canopy

Walking along the 1.3 metres elevated metal bridges allow us to exercise, breathe in the fresh air and also enjoy the surrounding forest canopy

Lovely Plants and Flowers that bloom in the forest……..

"Dillenia Suffruticosa". The leaves in the past were used to wrap food like rojak. The red fruits attract the birds because they are FOOD.

"Dillenia Suffruticosa". The leaves in the past were used to wrap food like rojak. The red fruits attract the birds because they are FOOD.

 

The beautiful bright yellow flower of "Dillenia Suffruticosa". Unfortunately, these flowers last only one day.

The beautiful bright yellow flower of "Dillenia Suffruticosa". Unfortunately, these flowers last only one day.

 

Another beauty along the walkway.

Another beauty along the walkway.

 

White beauties...unfortunately I don't know the names.

White beauties...unfortunately I don't know the names.

 

Wild grasses

Wild grasses

 

Our journey………….

Our journey......

Fortunately, little Darren didn't mind the long walk.

 

The brothers seem to get along better when they are outdoor

The brothers seem to get along better when they are outdoor

 

The beautiful and green scenery has made it easier for young kids and adults to enjoy the walk

The beautiful and green scenery has made it easier for young kids and adults to enjoy the walk

 

Borrowing a shoulder from brother to lean on

Borrowing a shoulder from brother to lean on

 

The metal floorings and open concept which allows us to see clearly the height beneath us

The metal floorings and open concept which allows us to see clearly the height beneath us

 

Help! Bee Bee! Haha...to Darren, every little insect is a BEEeeeeee

Help! Bee Bee! Haha...to Darren, every little insect is a BEEeeeeee

 

The "old men" continuing their way...

The "old men" continuing their way...

 

The next time……….

The next time, we will try out the Earth Trail

The next time, we will try out the Earth Trail

 

On our way to embark on more Southern Ridges adventure...

On our way to embark on more Southern Ridges adventure...

We enjoy each of our family outdoor trip. Will you or did you enjoy your outdoor trip too, especially with young children?

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