Last Saturday the Sec 1 ACE Geography girls went to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve! Basically I think the whole trip was interesting. But kind of boring at times and tiring. But still the trip was a good learning experience because it was an good exposure where I got to experience what I have learnt during geography lessons, like the characteristics of a tropical rainforest.

When we arrived at the nature reserved we went up to the second floor which was sort of like a mini museum. There were a LOT of interesting facts, like about the history of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (it was established in 1883!).

After that it was time to climb the hill. In the beginning was really difficult and tiring, because of the very steep slope. But after a while it was more manageable, and we managed to have breaks in between while looking at the different species and characteristics.



WHAT HUGE BUTTRESS ROOTS. Of course, to support the HUGE AND TALL TREE!



This is an interesting tree with an interesting bark with interesting holes. I couldn't the find the tree species on Google though.





Look at that liana growing around the bark! (the 1st liana picture) It's a bit unclear but in the background there are lianas growing around other trees too! So it's like hanging ropes in the air (the 2nd liana picture) :D

After like, almost 1 hour, we finally reached the top of the hill! :) The air was really fresh and clear. The long and tiring walk was definitely worth it! After that, we had to choose 3 leaves and sketch them out. I don't know how to work the scanner so here are the photos of the leaves.



I think the holes are because insects (caterpillars maybe?) ate the leaf.



What a shiny surface! :)



This leaf has an interesting texture compared to other leaves.

Other interesting stuff spotted! :



First time I've ever seen something like that face to face. The little white thingies are actually tiny fungi, aka MUSHROOMS! :D

And after 'sightseeing', it's time to go back down the STEEP SLOPE:



To be honest, going down was harder than going up, although it was less tiring. It was so steep, I had to lean back in case I slip and fall and roll forward. Then after reaching the end, we went another route and saw a MAGNIFICENT SCENERY:D



All in all, this whole trip was enriching, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience (because I will NEVER climb the hill ever again).