Our Hang-Out

8 Nov 2009

This is where we hang out on some weekends. There is something for everyone:

- scenic lookout for grandma; this is a granite quarry which used to be mined in the 50s and has stopped production since the early 80s. Over the years, it has accumulated a large reservoir of water and one can spot fishes, terrapins, dragonflies.

- spider webs, squirrels, monitor lizards, monkeys, birds to satiate our yearning for mother nature for us urban folks. On our last trip there, we spotted a flying squirrel - it's a first for me. Sorry, no photos to show as it was atop a rather tall tree and against the bright sky, I couldn't take a clear shot with my handy (but not so high-tech) cam. When it glided from one tree to another, all the adults who gathered around voluntarily let out a uniform "wow" in awe. Quite a treat.

- playground with 2 long winding slides for the energetic boys

- good exercise for all. You should see the way the boys wolf down their meals after each trip. It is always a challenge to make sure the food is served fast enough and at the right temperature for quick consumption.