A Trip to Greet Mother Nature

One day, while industriously studying in the library (cue: exaggerated splattering coughs), a group of bored Sixth Formers came up with an idea to hang out during the holidays. 9 of us were included in this ambitious escape.

So it was planned. Come Monday, the five of us, Azlin, Joel, Jonathan, Pav, Azlin's neighbor's daughter and I will set of a journey into the wilderness seeking pleasure with nature. And we did. Azlin's dad drove us there and we were greeted by the lush green forest cuddling the majestic waterfall.

Awesome right? I heart greenery.
We were robbed into the atmosphere of wilderness, and the disease got Jon the worst. He kept repeating 'Man vs wild' over and over again... I really had the heart to slap him. But I think I would have been slapped by someone else should I even allow my fingers near his face.
So, we pitched up our tent and our outing began with BREAKFAST!
Yum yum... Azlin's neighbor joined us too! So let me give you a break down of our spread. We had CHICKEN RENDANG, courtesy of Azlin's mum, cocktail sausages by Pav, ice cream bought by Joel, Jon got drinks and I made pasta. Ngom ngom ngom!
There's the two of them. They dipped the longest in the water. Somehow, I wasn't really attracted to the cold water. The greenery was somehow much more exciting.
Oh yes, I forgot to mention that there were some people doing 'tai chi' in the vicinity. Joel did his best mimicking them. There's him at the waterfall, meditating. 'Meditating'. Probably focusing his energy on some mermaid called... Ariel... cough* cough*
"Jom kita buli SIFU!!!!"
Someone really enjoyed themselves. She reminds me of a baby seal that once kissed me at the zoo.
A failed attempt to get a picture of a spider web. Nevertheless, enjoy the gushing of water captured in a frame.
Later, after we got bored splashing around, Joel decided to find the lake where all the water comes from. So we began on a journey towards the mysterious lake (which I don't think exists, because from my limited knowledge of Geography it's all rain water that collects into rivers, not lakes.)
With the 'Man vs Wild' feeling in us, we rampaged, no, that's not the word, we shrieked like little girls (the boys, that is) through forest. At one point, Joel screamed aloud. We all thought he saw a snake or ran into a monkey, but he was only acting out a scene where a lion is 'supposedly' expected to jump out between the rocks. Talk about dramatic.
A picture of the tiny waterfalls we braved.
Who said Mother Nature hadn't got a hand in art? She likes painting paperweight!

Spot the spider web? SUCCESS!
I brought home tokens for those who couldn't make it... but... they're kinda dead now. This leaf feels like a carpet when touched, which our dear 'Man vs Wild' lover refused to come in contact with until I reassured him that it is not poisonous.
The Tale of Joel's Bloody Toe. So, let me tell you a story. We were all afraid of leeches. Let's face it, though not harmful, nobody wants an icky black thing sticking out of your body parts sucking up your blood like a... well... leech... like a VAMPIRE, regardless of whether its bad or good blood. And the most determined was none other than Joel Indiana Jones.

You should have seen his shriek and scream when an itsy bitsy baby leech, (by then a rather fat one), had latched itself to Joel's toe. It was like watching the 'Phantom Bamboo Plant' dancing around waving madly! Anyhoo, Joel plucked the fella off, more like yanked actually, and he began to bleed.
He vowed never to get into the water for the fear of getting bitten again. But in the scenario above, he had no choice. See both his slippers have gone far away....
Coming back to the story. We continued and encountered a long pipe. At this juncture, I temporarily lost my knowledge of Jon's existence. Wait a minute? Who's Jon?
This is the part where we got a little intimidated. Kid's, no more than 6, walking along a trail, effortlessly. Well, it helped that they had a guide and they walk on ground, but still, hats off to these little cutties.
Spot the dragonfly. You can't really see the original colour, but it's a beautiful dark blue. A nice midnight blue. And when it's wings flutters and catches the sunlight, it looks exceptionally gorgeous.
SUCCESS again!
Check out the tendrils upstairs. Looked like snakes,
Joel Indiana Jones.
Wet Me Not. Another sidetracking episode, I must mention. This lovely lady up there, is a beautiful girl with gorgeous eyes and cheekbones to die for. She's smart too, especially at grammar which she will correct you as though she was your grandma but thank God' she's not. Darling sweetheart plays a lovely example of what we SHOULD NOT DO when going out for and outdoor expedition.

Number 1: Not bring extra undergarments.

Number 2: Not bring a towel.

I'd love to continue with the story for there is much to laugh about, but she has already made known to the world of her dumb blonde moments on her own blog. I shall thus keep quiet.
Poor Jones, emo-ing. Can't go no further. Nobody wants to, everyone wants lunch.
Our 'Man vs Wild' quote addict. Notice I used the word 'quote', because that is as far as 'Man vs Wild' goes when you're with him. Simply a phrase.
After lunch I spent much time looking at the canopy, enjoying the cold air wrapped in my towel, DARN IT! IT WAS COLD!, while the lovebirds did what they did best, and I turned my head away embarrassed, watching the girls splatter in the cold water and listening to the strumming of Joel's guitar.

Don't throw ice on his head, doesn't cool him off.

Wave bye bye!