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"Eye of the Sky" exhibition at the brand new complex of German-Malaysia Institute in Kajang.  The exhibition consisted of 18 high-resolution images showing the transformation of the natural landscapes on earth. Kids were all ears when the host explained these images to them. These images were taken by modern satellites, capturing data digitally on a continuous basis, therefore helping to paint a detailed picture of the actual condition on earth. For example, they could identify the health of forests, reveal how much cities have encroached into the natural environment, display elevation profiles, ocean currents, glacier movements etc.  A picture could speak a thousand words. Must be true cos the kids were so active asking so many questions  on the images.  Following the exhibition, we were brought to two galleries showcasing the projects by the GMI students. This modified Angklung attracted most attention from the younger kids. It'...

We stopped by Malawati Hill which was near to Kuala Selangor Nature Park to take a look at the silver leaf monkeys. We have to take a tram to go up the hill (on weekends and public holidays only). Even at the waiting area for the tram, we saw those silver leaf monkeys mingling freely with the visitors.  A bit of local history on Malawati Hill.  A fort was built for defence on the hill, facing the Strait of Malacca and has a commanding view of the mangroves below and further out, the coastline and open sea. Not much was left of the fort today, except for some foundation stones and walls, a lighthouse, the famous seven wells and Dutch made cannons after its invasion. The environment was nice with many old and big rain trees dotting the hill. The silvery monkeys have punk hair style, their babies have orange fur but after about 4 months, the fur will change to silvery grey like the others.  The locals claimed that these monkeys were safe to play with and "f...

The Festival of Wings is initiated by the Malaysian Nature Society and it has gathered bird watchers and nature lovers alike for over a decade to Kuala Selangor wetlands.  The beginning of the nature trail, which could be comfortably completed in 2.5 hours, but we've an express 'walk & run' in slightly over 1.5 hours - just in time to catch the river cruise.  The view of the wetland from the watchtower. Our guide, Li Ping who's a volunteer, explaining to us the man-made bund separating the mangrove forest in order to prevent the seawater from going inland Can you spot the bulbul bird? Can you spot the collared kingfisher? Spotted only a heron and 2 honey buzzard eagles from the watchtower.  Bottom 1st & 2nd pix: Tis is the vivipary from the mangrove tree, ie the young plant within the seed that grows first to break through the seed coat, then out of the fruit wall while still attached to the parent plant. They came ...

Pretend Play: I set up this invitation in June. It's still very new to Brandon, but he liked to draw the wounds on the soft toys and make up illnesses or injury. A day at the Doctor's office..... and his patients looked like in dire condition. Doctor examining his patients Brandon was really into pretend play - stitching back the head of Charlie. Happy customers POST treatment. He was proud learning how to make an arm sling, and even I was not spared to be his patient. In the beginning, I think he enjoyed billing and collecting money from his patients the most. After the initial few invitations to Doctor Play, he didn't touch his doctor kit for months. We left it as it was. Recently, he told us he wanted to play again. After we've observed he was more comfortable with the play, we set up a more challenging invitation for him! A Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery!! He watched the procedure in animation form on YouTub...

At the PlayGarden. Brandon didn't like messy play and preferred to be clean. It's easier to convince him when he's playing with friends. Enjoying the sand pit, especially so with friends.... Kids playing in a sandbox. They dug in sand, sifted it, built with it, poured it, pretended with it, explored it to get their hands dirty. Food colouring fun Unlimited ways to explore the colours.... another good place to play with colours is in the bathroom. Colours and ice blocks?? ...became the cool Star Wars Coloursabers! Treasure hunting wasn't just for pirates! A fun adventure to send kids searching for treasure. Cracking up to solve riddles and getting their hands dirty to find the 'buried' clues. "Booty"