Home is where the heart is.

 Home is where the heart is. It is walking under very tall palm trees, breaking the silence along narrow jungle paths, touching leaves of a thousand shades, shapes and sizes and admiring the varying colours of sunset

Cover dated 27 April '18 in facebook.

Early morning stroll

Jungle Crow perching on a Cempedak branch

Jungle crow in flight

 It may not be an ideal time for photography due to  subdued light but the coolness of the morning air, fresh and unpolluted makes walking in the park a sea cruise.  The breeze was gentle and many twitters and  calls of the early birds were heard.  The coarse voice and hollow whistle of the Jungle Crow broke the morning silence.  In flight its wings gave loud resounding flapping reverberations that is attractive to any nature lover.  At one turn of the walk, I noticed the heliconia shrubs producing rich orange colours in 'golden torches'.  A slight walk up the Cempedak hill was met with lots of young, unripe fruits which could be cooked as vegetables.  This season there seemed to be a dozen of these trees ready to bear their seasonal fruits.  Not to be missed was two regular visitors to the park, a Little Green Pigeon and a Magpie Robin.  To enjoy nature early in the morning is like a fresh breeze gently re-energizing  a tired heart.....giving it a good morning kick start. 

Heliconia psittacorum - Golden Torch

Cempedak tree in heavy fruiting

Magpie Robin

Little Green Pigeon

Steps closer to nature

Steps at Heliconia Valley area, separating  Zone C and D

 There is something energizing about walking the steps of nature.  To be close to the earth and to stand barefooted on the jungle footpath.  The earthing connection is immediately felt.  Every step you make you feel alive and jumpy.  Then you feel the awe and respect you forget to give Mother Nature.

Location: Heliconia Valley, between Zone C and D

 At Botanic Island One there are a series of these simple earthen steps that are built for the convenience of workers and visitors.  They lead to rest areas, benches, stools or cut down logs for much needed respite and relaxation.  I find abundant pleasure and deep-felt satisfaction sweeping these steps of fallen leaves and jungle litter.  The rustling sound is instant therapy and its cracking noise quietened the chaos of the outside world.   For once you are focussed with the love of nature and peace creeps in your tired mind. ...So, go and find steps closer to nature!

Botanic Island One steps, looking south

Botanic island one, steps looking west

Botanic Island One, steps looking west

Botanic Island One, steps looking south