Bukit Timah’s South View Trail

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.

Bukit Timah’s Catchment Trail

Like all the trails within the reserve, this one was marked clearly with the path well maintained.

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.

A raining down in Banos

The small town, south of Quito, was located above a lush ravine where Rio Pastaza raged downstream.

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.