We planned to wake up at 8am the next morning, then breakfast before heading to water rafting at 9am. But, our plan vanished. Thanks to the Singaporeans!
I was awaken by the schoolkids. Why couldn't they stop talking? Or at least talked softly? Didn't they know there's a few tired city folks were enjoying their peaceful sleeps? I was, however, able to close my eyes and try to fall asleep again.
The time when I got fully awake wasn't because of the teenagers anymore, but the teachers. The teachers were giving an early morning 'lectures'!
Come on! It's bloody 7am! I don't even wake up that early during weekdays. Give me a break! I was pissed! I need sleep!
"Girls, in pumping position!"
(Did u have to shout?)"We expected someone come to knock at our doors and says, 'Teachers, we're ready for breakfast.'"
(Since when teachers became 'VIPs'?)"I arrived here and saw u guys strolling slowly. We I shouted, u all strolled even more!"
(The students' hostel was up the slope, strolling was still better than rolling down.)"You all are not at a holiday resort, it's a adventurous camp!"
(F*** Off! I was there for weekend break. This place isn't called a rest house without valid reasons. So wanna give the teacher a big slap in the face!)"You all are the student councils. Although that you are not in uniforms or sports wears, you should behave with integrity and
blah...."
(But you, the teachers were putting your school in shame!)Apparently, the students were punished for being slow, not punctual and not greeting the teachers. Pitied the guys called Soon Kiat (or sounded similarly), being the Head or leader among the group, had to do extra push-ups. Another thing, did they have to count 'loudly' while doing push-ups?
"Sha-la-la ...... 洗刷刷 洗刷刷 ...... ma------kan" So cheesy! But that's what the students shouted before every meals. Yup, they were allowed to have breakfast after the 'drama'.
At this time, after being supportive audiences, we went to wash up. The breakfast was ready at the right timing after 'show'. But, it's not even 8am yet!
Morning breakfast
It's a 5-stars meal! Roti canai, fried kuey teow with cockles, sausages, fried eggs, fruits, toasts, coffee & tea. We're well fed again! We're so afraid of vomiting during the water rafting! It would be damn embarrassing!
When we're about to finish the food, some guy approached us. He's Max, one of the guys from
Riverbug, the activities operator around this area. He's going to pick us up and send us to the starting point of the water rafting. But, before that, we're asked to fill in the Liability Release Form.
@ the staring point with guides - Edward & SenzWe're going to do rafting in 2 inflatable rafts. Led by 2 Kadazandusun hunks - Edward & Senz, who was one of the assistant guides during the night jungle trekking. Then there's safety rescue kayaker, Tats, who was also the photographer.
Team A - Me-WT-KY-EdwardOnce we put on the safety attires - the head gears and the life buoyancy vests, we're briefed on some safety tips. Like how to hold the paddle properly; how to float safely on the river; how to grab the safety rope and pull our body back to the boat, if unluckily, we're thrown out of the boat.
The 6 of us
Sg Kampar is classified as level 1-3. It's the right place for the beginners, like us, and the intermediates to do white water rafting. I guess, the experts might have to head to somewhere else then.
KL - the paddlerWe followed the instructions given by the guides. Whether it's paddling 'forward' or 'backward'. Water rafting was fun and excitingly awesome! Along the river, at some points there's rapid wave that would challenge our guts; at some area, it's peaceful and we could have some fun playing water or rest.
My new friends - WT-YW-JAWe did body rafting too. Basically, it's just let our body float on the river and just had the wave carry us away. Then, tried to grab hold the safety rope thrown out and pulled oneself back to the shore. Staying in the position like sitting on the water and kicking water to avoid the rocks.
Old Friends - KL-KY-KH
'The Caterpillar', the group body rafting. Instead of body rafting one by one, now we did it in a line, with the one person holding the shoulder of the person in front. It's cool too! But, when we tried out the 1st time, I was nearly being washed away by the river. Fortunately, I was still able to get myself out of the river.
Me + New FriendsAt one point, we were asked not to do anything but just sit still in the boat and hold on to the rope attached around the boat tightly. 'Boom, boom' was the signal. That's easy. Nevertheless, all of these was for safety purpose. Here, the probability of being thrown out was the highest among other rapids.
together with another family & their guide - MaxThe whole journey took roughly 2 hours. Another Riverbug guy was waiting us at the ending point. He then drove all of us back to Adeline's Rest House.
Lunch... yummy!
Then, we went to take shower and pack our belongings. Guess what? It's lunch time! It's the last meal we gonna have it at Adeline's. As usual, the meal was delicious.
Fried Rice + Fried Egg with Belacan
Before we left, we had a chit-chat session with Adeline. She was telling us how she started the rest house and what's her plan with. All of us had a great time there and just couldn't wait to visit again. I bought a sharp apple green t-shirt as souvenir too.
On the way back to Ipoh, we planned to visit to Kellie's Castle. Unfortunately, due to the road works going on, we could find the destintion. As a result, we decided to head back home instead.
Well, I certainly had enjoyable experience there. I never thought that I could ever do water rafting so near to where I stay. I will definitely be back then again soon! Anyone gonna join me? :-)
P/S:
- Click here for more pics of this outing.
- Found one of the Canberra's students' blogging about their camp too.
- Found a youtube clip with the Riverbug guides enjoying themselves along Sg Kampar:-
