FRIM is a forestry reserve on the borders of Kuala Lumpur. So the other day Bernice and I went there to see the wildlife, the forest and the Canopy Walkway – a rope bridge about 30 metres off the ground with views of FRIM and beyond.

Being in the forest is an unusual feeling for a city dweller like myself. Even though there’s a large area of preserved woodland near my hometown in London I spent regrettably little time in it. Not to mention that this is tropical forest and so is drastically different. It’s amazing the amount of vegetation that can be squeezed into every conceivable crevice and square inch and, although the forest is peaceful, it’s also very loud! The sound of all the insects in parts can be quite deafening.

Isn’t it amazing though how nature always keeps the ability to make you still, if you give it the slightest chance? It only takes a few seconds of stopping and listening to the forest to stop the rush and bustle of the mind, and to help you realise that we are only a very small part of what’s out there, not to mention how brief our existence has been. It reminds you of your real place in the world, and humbles you I think.