Out and About

It has been a while since the family visited one of our favourite haunts, the Botanic Gardens. Decided to seize the day when we woke up to fine weather this morning to picnic at the gardens.

It was a great way to spend a lovely Saturday morning. The boys loved the swings. Sad that one hardly sees such swings around anymore. They were such a big part of my childhood. I remember having to accompany my parents to a Chinese temple regularly for prayers and while waiting for them to finish up, I would sneak over to the red swing in the front yard and parked myself there, inhaling the strong scent of incense and coffee. Beverages were served for free at the temple in ceramic flasks and cups. While the adults had their caffeine fix, the kids hung out at the red swing, daring one another to go faster and higher. One could sometimes doze off in those swings especially on a hot and lazy afternoon.