We love nature! So that day we were out on our adventure to Dairy Farm Nature Park, located just next to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Bearing in mind that it was a scorching day, we brought along our caps and sunglasses (should have brought umbrella too). We picked the option of starting from the entrance at Carpark A to head towards the Singapore Quarry, instead of Carpark B towards Wallace Education Centre. On another day, we will definitely drop by the other side of the Nature Park:)

So we started our journey on the flat road which fortunately is suitable for young kids and adults….no uneven ground:)  Brendan was extremely excited though Darren was never keen to walk long distance.

 At the beginning of the journey, still energetic, the children started to set off at a faster pace. Thank to Papa Ed who was busy tailing behind to take our candid shots:)

Enjoying the greenery and exquisite flowers at the side of the path. Nice to smell fresh air and it would have been better if we had gone earlier in the morning.

More greenery and then “Aha!”, we caught sight of the first monkey:)

Poor Darren was feeling tired and needed mommy’s encouragement to move on. The destination “Singapore Quarry” was still nowhere in sight.  [Tips for parents: Advisable to bring along ample water, umbrella (sunny and no shelter along the way in case of rain) and hankerchief.] My packet of tissue paper was definitely not enough for our whole family especially with all the perspirations on such a sunny late morning.]

Finally, our eyes brightened at the sight of the purplish flowers and most excitedly the quarry ….yes, we have reached!

The Singapore Quarry in the backdrop

Singapore has little natural resources and it was the first time we saw a quarry. So even a tired and sweaty Darren did not fail to ask for photo moments.

Next was the same journey back to the entrance…..another 15-20 minutes walk.  The boys suddenly turned extra energetic. A good opportunity for them to run after each other. Probably, they were too delighted to get back to the air-conditioned car *wink*

“The trees are so tall!” The boys had not forgotten to slow down to observe their environment. Brendan was even snapping photos with his handphone:)

Though hot and sweaty, I must say that the boys had shown perseverance in reaching their destination on such a hot day (with mid-day sun almost directly above our heads), with little complaints *thumbs up for Brendan and Darren*. At least Darren never asked to be carried except that the poor boy already finished all his water even before we reached the quarry. It has been a fruitful trip …a great opportunity to learn, persevere and exercise:) 

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