rainforest trail @ Botanic Gardens

It was a long time since I last visited the Botanic Gardens. The group of walking enthusiasts made plans for a 2 hrs visit to the Botanic Gardens with promises of a good introduction to the oldest rainforests in the world, beating even those found in the Amazon River Basin. The afternoon was soaked in a light drizzle which dried out by the time we are ready to set off.

First stop, Ginger Garden.... wow, didn't realised that the Garden is done up so well now. It's sure beats the old days when there were hardly any facilities and attractions.

But the rainforest trail was kinda disappointment. It's only a short 15 mins walk and part of the trail were boarded up. Supposedly for renovation of a board-walk trail.

Then there's the evolution garden. Thanks to the commentary given by the group leader, the walk through the garden was both informative as well as enjoyable. Imaging what's to be like for a morning walk in those early history is not difficult after the trail.

If not for my wounded knee, I guess I would have enjoyed the trip even more. :)

first fall....

Got this bike from one of the guys I used to meet on weekends during my morning jogs. They had been pestering me to go riding with them for quite some time now. Given my health setback the past few months, I had to cut down on the jogging and was doing leisurely walk most of the weekends. Well, since this guy had wanted to cut down on the number of cycles he is owning now, I relented and paid him for the old bike.

Really needed some time to get familiar with the cycle. Adjustments to the height of the seat, were made with some help while other adjustments have to wait. Took the cycle for a couple of spins down the familiar park connector. I was getting to love the thrill of being able to speed down the track.


But I guess, everyone must go thru that fall off the cycle some time in their learning trip. That came suddenly for me. It was one of my off days when I decided to workout on the cycle along the park connector - up, down the connector for about 4 rounds. That makes a good 16 km. and decided that it was enough. But round the corner, just turning onto the carpark access road below my flat, I flew off the cycle! It happened so fast, that I was not even able to say what really happened. I only knew that I landed hard on my palms, sprained the left wrist and scraped the skin off around the area below my left knee. phew! that was painful.... a painful first fall....... lolz.... I guess this is all part of the thrill.


OUCH!

i see grace

Got the latest music album which contained worship songs recorded live during the last few months. Really liked the album. One of my favourite amongst them ...


Rejoice O Israel

I behold a city on a hill
A nation torn by war
But in that place, Adonai says
His grace has been poured forth

I behold a people who
Are waiting for their LORD
For He will come with trumpet sounds
As nations watch in awe

Shalom Jerusalem
Messiah will come
He'll wipe away your tears and pain
Rejoice, daughter of Zion

Shalom Jerusalem
Peace be within your walls
Yeshua will return to reign
In majesty and pow'r

When we see the Son of God
Descending from the clouds
He'll be arrayed in light
Shining glorious and bright
On you, Jerusalem

He'll wipe away your tears and pain
Rejoice O Israel

- karen Lim @ 2003