Update

Phew! We survived the weekends and the children are back in their classes. I am now savouring the rare peace and quiet at the hostel as I gather my thoughts for this update.

The weather is getting warmer as summer creeps in and many of us have ditched our jackets. Some of the locals are already moving around with singlets and shorts. The nights are rather warm too, with evening temperature hovering between 23 to 25 degrees.

The highlight of the previous two days would be our scaling of 老山（literally meaning old mountain). It has a height of approximately 492m, which is about 4 times as tall as our Bukit Timah Hill.


We took a very narrow foot path up the mountain. Movement was slow due to the thick vegetation flanking the path.


There were also some parts where we had to stoop down and crawl under over hanging branches. Half way up the mountain, we were already drenched with perspiration. The children were by then whining and complaining, but nobody gave up.

When we reach the summit, the view was simply exhilarating.


It was also very touching when the children applauded spontaneously as the out of breath 佘丽霞老师 set foot upon the summit. I believe they could all feel that her determination is truly remarkable.


After they have descended from the mountain, the children also had a great time cooking their own meal.


After that, some of them told me that it was the best meal they have ever eaten.


Ok. Got to go now and check on the children.

Wishing everyone peace and good health.