Trekking at Bukit Timah

25/11/2007 Sun

I had to will myself to wake up today at 7.30am. We were going to Bukit Timah Hill today. I woke Meryl from her dreams at about 7.45am by whispering 'Bukit Timah' and immediately her eyes were wide open. While I was changing her, she said to me, 'Mummy, I slept so long today, right?' and I told her 'no' to which she answered, 'because you woke me up.' I ended up apologising to her! When she was all dressed, she told me this.'Mummy, can you hold my hand and bring me to the toilet and help me brush my teeth (verbatim).' I was very amused as she really put in effort to construct the sentence whole. Of course, I obliged since she put it so well together.

We reached Bt Timah Hill at about 9 and began our ascent. We took the Rock path today and was treated to a very challenging terrain with lots of rocks and boulders. The kids had fun climbing them and not a single complaint was heard. We took about 2 hours with 2 breaks in between to have some breakfast and finish some business (for Meryl). It was an enjoying time and a good workout for all.

After lunch, we had to pick up Jo and buy some groceries for tonight's dinner. Kyle went with us while Meryl was sleeping. When we reached home, she woke up and it was her turn to go shopping with Ta Gu while the rest sleeps.

Cousin Jay and Jon arrrived at 5 plus and the Movie Marathon began! They watched Curious George followed by Mr Bean's Holiday and then Transformer. It kept the kids entertained while the adults also entertained their 2 guests. By the time, we left Granddad's house, it was already 10. Another long day and late night.