Hi! :D
The day, our club finally lives up to its name, the day of our TREK finally arrived! (our first OUTDOOR activity!!!)
We went for two treks, one in Sabu and the other in Likir.
The trek in Sabu began right outside our guesthouse and stretched to a village not too far off, where we even had the opportunity to pass by a lush grass field. As we trekked, the weather was indeed extreme as we alternated between sweating and freezing. The sun's glare was scorching, causing us to perspire heavily. But once one succumbs to the heat and takes of the sweater, the frosty wind attacks. :X
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| Up and up and up! |
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| Taking a break: Ms Teoh and Ms Ng |
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| Taking a break II: Mr. Seet and the guides |
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| Taking a break III : all of us |
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| The breathtaking view! |
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| The top! |
It was this trek that we managed to see the effects of the flood a few months ago at a close range. The remains of one of the villages ravaged by rushing waters could also be seen in a distance. It was somewhat a shock, as the very path we walked on was just a few months ago; full to the brim with muddy water, full of debris from the flood victims' homes. It was horrifying to imagine how deadly the flood had been, something that had silently crept up onto houses of defenseless villagers and swept them away in strong currents.
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| Ground shaped by water currents |
In our carefully sheltered guesthouse, thoughts of natural disaster would be the furthest from our minds. We even had ample protection from the cold; with thick, comfy blankets, radiators and hot water not too far away. It really made us think of how we took safety for granted. D:
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| A faraway village (on the mountain) that was swept away. Cannot be clearly seen in picture. |
The second trek in Likir was another classic example of the damage brought by the flood. The trail we were meant to follow was washed away by the flood partway through, and we had to walk down to the foot of the mountain and attempt to find another way to the nunnery we were supposed to go to. It was a valuable experience as we saw how our guides made do with what they have and showed remarkable innovation. Being at the foot of the mountain, we were walking alongside rivers, and had to frequently cross them in order to travel in a somewhat straight path. :O Nonetheless, our guides used rocks and logs to make temporary bridges for our entire group.
Most of us caught on quickly, and even managed to build our very own ODAC BRIDGE. :D
Despite that, the trek on its own was an immeasurably beautiful one. It seemed to display four different seasons, as our surroundings changed dramatically as we walked. Dry, scorched ground with no visible vegetation marked summer, red and gold leaves falling gently from umbrella-like trees symbolized autumn, partially frozen rivers, framed by rocks illustrated winter whilst a small garden, complete with flowers and bubbling brooks made spring. The view was breathtaking, especially to most of us, of whom have been accustomed to the eternal summer of Singapore and its tropical greenery.
Definitely a view of a lifetime!!!!!!
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