Right after arriving at our destination, Dusun Eco Resort.
The story begin when we arrived there, getting ready for our greatest adventure. We divided ourselves into groups following our respective tent-mates. Setting up the tent was not the hard part, but it was venturing into the forest looking for firewood was the real task. Just as soon the tent was set up and firewood collected, the gear up for our first activity in the schedule, jungle trekking.
Taking a brief rest after walking for 4 km..
The session was headed by one of the local ranger who looked fierce at first sight. As we move inside the green forest, we finally got to know the real beauty of nature we all had been missing out all this while. Where on earth could we see trees growing happily, birds chirping merrily, flowers blossoming blissfully in the big city like Banting? Our legs were at the dying state as we got out the forest. Everyone was relieved that we manage to get through this in one piece.
Quadruplet of M08H
Next in the tightly-pack schedule was preparing dinner. Each team was given a can of sardines, two eggs and a box of matches. This is the ultimate challenge, considering that if a team didn’t manage to start a fire, they will starve through the cold night. Eventhough it was not just the same as home, our hunger has come on top and we end up by eating a simple dish.
Mirul cutting woods..
That night, the ice-breaking session was on course. It was conducted by me accompanied by my few comrades namely Marni, Jiha and Dayana.We put up a pretty awesome teamwork and everybody was in cloud nine. That night was the first time ever that the teammates get to know each other.
On the second day, it was all about pure enjoyment and thrills. First one on the list was river-rafting. The ranger simply briefs us about the basic needs in constructing a solid-concrete raft. Ding!!!The clock was started. 30 minutes was all the time given for the teams to came up with their floating bamboos. In a nick, it was complete. This was the moment of truth to see whether our raft can float or sink into the abyss like the infamous Titanic. At the end of the day, we didn’t care much of whose raft was the ultimate floating invention, but it was about the laugher we shared as we splashed and soaked each other.
The raft must be tied tightly..
The finished product...
The amazing day continues with us embarking on the 100 feet suspension bridge. The bridge to nowhere was death-defying memorable experience for all of us. It was like walking on a piece of thread over an ocean of flame. The bridge finally lead us to a small waiting hut on top of the hill which turns out to be the starting point of the jaw-dropping “flying fox”. Only those with an iron heart could dare to take this challenge.
The suspension bridge..
Syazwan & Nelson before flying like a fox (maybe they are fox!!)
On our final day of the camping trip, we pack our things to get back home. It was an emotional moment considering the bonds that was built between the college students and the orphanage
during the few last days.
M08F+M08H(gentlemen only)
M08F+M08H+Darul Fuqaha Students
We are looking forward to a memorable experience with a few lessons to be learned from this whole programme. Lastly, all the skills acquired during the course of this camping trip can be useful and beneficial in any way possible for all the participants involved.
