Split Tree Trunk

Many times we fail to notice things near or beside us.

Our human did not notice that this dead slightly tilted tree trunk beside the path has split. It was the perfect timing when the morning sun illuminated it that our human saw.

And as you can see the path is no easy walk as hikers normally look down instead of up. The path ahead is dim as sunlight do not penetrate the thick forest canopy.

As we are now experiencing daily heavy rainfall; our human will remember this spot, move a little slower and to look not only down at the path but up as well.

You may never know, a broken branch may hang delicately above and fall anytime.

Elusive Photo Subject

Our human has met and seen skinks during morning walks but they are difficult to photograph because they are so quick on their little short legs.

On hearing some soft scuffle on leaves, our human stood still and looked around.

When our human slowly took the cellphone out, that skink scurried off; our human's eyes followed. Many photos were taken; most were blur and this was the best of the lot.

Ten-Days' Tenant

Brother had to travel overseas for 10 days and left three 6-months' old kittens with our human.
At this age, felines are spunky and energetic. They kept our human very busy attending to their needs, cleaning as well as playing with them.

And they are absolute 'monkeys' as well!

Biotic Natural Resource Broom

Our human saw this male senior hiker sweeping fallen leaves on the slightly sloping ground to a corner and was intrigued by the small unusual broom he was holding.

He said he made it himself from fallen palm leaves. According to him, the broom sweeps well, even better than those purchased.

After sweeping, he would sit, listen to music on a mini radio while soaking in the green surroundings and fresh air.

The brown palm leaves on the ground were used to make the broom.

Star-Shaped Mushroom

This picture was taken a few months ago and our human has forgotten about it till some interesting fungi was sighted the last few days.

This Star-Shaped Mushroom was just beside the path next to a fallen rotting trunk.