Treetop walk

I’m back from the hike. The sky is dark and it’s pouring outside as I write. What a change in weather!

While I was driving to Macritchie this morning, the red ball of fire rising from the east gave an indication of a hot morning ahead. True enough, the sun was beating down on us when we started walking at 8am.

We took the nature trail from Venus Drive near the Singapore Island Country Club that leads to the treetop walk. It’s almost an uphill climb all the way. Soon, our wet shirts were plastered to our backs under the sweltering heat and humidity. We walked on gravel foot paths, paved tracks, muddy trails, boardwalk and timber steps before reaching the bridge.

Nestled in the lush Central Catchment Nature Reserve, this free-standing suspension bridge that is 25m above the ground offers a fantastic view of the canopy. We saw butterflies, birds and a monkey on a treetop and were entertained by the shrill sounds of cicadas, crickets and birds.

The return route took us up and down a series of boardwalks. By the time we finished at 11am, the heat was unbearable. That’s a sign of rain.

True enough, it’s pouring now, and it feels alot cooler. Well, that’s our typical tropical weather. Rusty is sound asleep under the table. It's the perfect time for my afternoon nap too!