Well, another exciting chapter of our outing this year with my former housemates-cum-ex-school-mates-cum-my brotherhood friends!
The idea came by when we were having our caving session at Gua Tempurung earlier this year. So, here it is after half a year. At least we finally made it!
Kuala Kubu Bharu (KKB), here we come!
Though this time was without the other girls (Guang Jian's, Wei Jing's ex and my friend, Yin Foong), it was more fun and exciting; with exception of a new friend, Kei from Hiroshima, to join in for the fun.
I was told earlier by the operator that the dam might release the water earlier on 12th August, so we decided to make our headstart the soonest to this 50km-away-from-KL peaceful little town called Kuala Kubu Bharu for the excitement awaiting us.
Since we were to leave early for the trip, I have decided to make a nutritious breakfast special for the guys - three-tier ham with cheese and eggs sandwich and Vitagen!
We gathered around 0900 at KKB's post office, and we head straight to MRSM to park our car under the bushes. Then, we were shuttled with van or four-wheel drive to the rafting site upstream of the river before the dam gate.
A short safety briefing was given by the operator, Ms. Marjorie (a.k.a Marjie). It was fun to know that there were 14 people (9 from our end; and 5 others:
guei lo & their local girlfriends) joining with 6 guides on three rafts (two big one small) to this wonderful place we call nature.
Let the excitement begin!
Wei Jing, with a on-recovery knee, was going down a steep hill, sounded regretful, although I know he was in joking manner, as usual.
The rafting took us around two and a half hours to finish the rafting course of 5 km downstream. It was an achievement. We went along the rapids, with the cute names like "chicken drop", "big swirls", "grand canyon" etc. It was kind of fun.
We were told by the guide that the Selangor Dam was releasing the water much earlier than anticipated, which was why we had to race against time to finish the course the soonest before all got stuck between the rocks.
"Paddle forward! Harder! Harder! HARDER!" were some of the commands heard on the raft, though mixed with few giggles and laughters. We were like obedient soldiers paddled with all our might just to make sure the raft was going on course.
I had experienced a drop-out from the raft at "Chicken Drop", and was bobbled under water with my paddle stuck between my legs. And to keep my slippers intact, while struggling to get out of this menace of being sandwiched between the forceful little waterfall and the raft. I was actually hungry for air. When I finally got out of the water with the help of the guide (he threw a safety rope to my rescue, thanks), I was so blessed! Even more so, that I managed to save my slippers. Wonderful experience, but kind of scary.
The last league was a smooth float on the surface of Selangor Dam. So quiet and relaxing. I was able to observe the beautiful skies with formation of clouds into different shapes and sizes. With also birds playing catch with its mates, and I was surrounded by greens. So lovely and I just wished that time could freeze for a moment.
As everyone changed out of their wet clothes, we head for our reward for the day - fulfilling lunch! We even had a buffet round-table lunch. Everybody gobbled down the food like hungry wolves. We left for home after that.
I have had my share of fun. Looking at the tiring yet happy faces, I was glad that this outing turned out well. Hope to see you guys soon for our next outing!