As I entered the road leading to the reserve, there were signs warning hikers about monkeys. I thought I’d been lucky up to this point, not spotting a monkey. I’d heard leaves rustle from above, but it wasn’t until I came to this final trail that one edged its way along a railing. Continue reading Bukit Timah’s South View Trail
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Bukit Timah’s Catchment Trail
Like all the trails within the reserve, this one was marked clearly with the path well maintained. Continue reading Bukit Timah’s Catchment Trail
Singapore’s Bukit Timah
Bukit Timah was a lush jungle with a variety of giant trees. In early 1942, Japanese troops fought here and won a battle against Indian and Australian troops, allowing them to advance on Singapore City. Continue reading Singapore’s Bukit Timah
A raining down in Banos
The small town, south of Quito, was located above a lush ravine where Rio Pastaza raged downstream. Continue reading A raining down in Banos
Hong Kong’s Peak
I headed to the Peak Circuit, walking the well-maintained trail. This was a complete surprise to me because most photos I’d seen of Hong Kong were of high-rise buildings. I suppose I’d foolishly imagined that’s all I’d find in HK. Continue reading Hong Kong’s Peak