The first day was spent in Gombak, Selangor, doing community work in the form of painting walls at Kem Modal Insan Kewaja. A wholesome great new experience! Together with four or five other girls, we actually managed to paint the four walls of the living room within a few hours. It was tiring but no doubt, refreshing to know we had made a change in the girls' lives.
That very same day, we departed to Merlimau. We were whisked off to dinner at some Ikan Bakar stall. Had a wide selection of food to choose from the typical otak-otak, the udang galah on galah, the popular ikan bakar, and so many more. After the meal, we settled in at Merlimau Training Centre. I was personally very impressed with the facilities there. Though basic, they were well-maintained and clean. I loved looking at all the well-kept greenery.
The following days were filled with classes that ranged from time management to communication skills. Was very amused with Mr Suresh Dhawan's session as the things he said were not only fun and entertaining, but were resoundingly true about each and every one of us. Fyi, he gave the session on communication skills.
But the best part, really, was the final day. YSD had beeen keeping mum about the session called TBC outdoors and it was only during the course of the camp, did we realise that we were going to be having an X-plorace!
It was one of the best-est explorace that i have ever participated. We were given the opportunity to explore every nook and cranny of Melaka Town while answering the clues and riddles along the way. I enjoyed the adventures i had with my group, the challenges and difficulties we had to go through together just made the whole game sweeter and better. The running all over Melaka Town, scorching our skins under the hot sun, sitting on the pathway of the park near Dataran Pahlawan having our packed lunch, cracking our heads solving the puzzles that came our way.. Will never forget the moments like when Xin Ming was so determined to peel out the clearance sticker from the restaurant banner for the sake of scoring a few extra points, or when Firdaus and i were debating on which was the true Portuguese name of the ship, or when Vincent cycled the trishaw and came back in speedy time. All those memories were incredible and it was great that in the end, we could still sit together after the race and enjoy the cendol from Jonker Street together. If that wasnt one hell of an experience, what is?
The camp may have started of dull and boring, but it gradually evolved to be an amazing camp. Though i could have used a few more friends, but i am glad i made enough friends to make the camp an enjoyable one for me.
Now, i have to start packing for Singapore. Orchard Road, here i come!
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