This was actually taken from my LOG BOOK. I just copy and paste it here. I have been seriously busy these few days due to unstoppable flow of assignments, quizzes, tests, projects etc etc. I just can't stop even a second to breathe.
Agenda of
Expedition
Date
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Time
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Agenda
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Total Time
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Overall Time
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7th April 2012 (Thursday)
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9.30am
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This morning was sunny. We gather at V2 café to have our breakfast
before the start of the expedition. The purpose of having breakfast is
because breakfast is not provided and we have to obtain a kick up energy to
start our expedition
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30 minutes
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30 minutes
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7th April 2012 (Thursday)
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10.00am
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After having breakfast, we went to the bus station opposite v2 café
to broad the bus. We put all our luggage into the bus and rest ourselves on
the seats of the bus waiting for the bus to depart
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30 minutes
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1 hour
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7th April 2012 (Thursday)
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10.30am
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The departure was delayed for 30 minutes because we have to ensure
that all the campers are on board. After ensuring all campers are on board,
the bus departs, but first stop at v6 village. The purpose of the bus
stopping at v6 village is to carry all the camping equipments such as tents,
“mess tins”, gas tong etc into the bus for expedition use. After loading all
the things into the bus, our journey to Taman Tasik Taiping, Bukit Larut,
Taiping for expedition begins. All of us were very excited about the
expedition and we were allowed to watch 2 movies namely “KL Gangster” and
“Bini Biniku Gangster” in the bus. We enjoyed the movie while waiting to
arrive at the destination.
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1 hour and 45 minutes
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2 hours and 45 minutes
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7th April 2012 (Thursday)
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12.15pm
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We stopped by at Tapah R&R for a rest. We were allowed to go to
toilet and some of us bought some junk food and fruits as snacks in the boss.
We continued our journey after a 10 minutes break. Soon, we reached our
destination.
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1 hour and 15 minutes
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4 hours
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7th April 2012
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1.30pm
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We reached our destination, Taman Tasik Taiping, Bukit Larut,
Taiping. We unloaded all our expedition equipments and gathered at the spot
outside the camping area. After that, we were guided into the camping area.
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15 minutes
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4 hours and 15 minutes
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7th April 2012
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1.45pm
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We were briefed by En Rosli and the camp leader about the security
and information about the expedition and camping area. En Rosli mentioned
that the sky is getting dark and it is going to rain, so he advised us to
start setting up the tents. He also mentioned that the tents are new and we
should take care of the tents so that the next batch can reuse the tents. He
also stressed that proper conduct and rules and regulations should be
practiced at all times
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30 minutes
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4 hours and 45 minutes
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7th April 2012
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2.15pm
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We started setting up a tent. We chose a spot that has soft sand and
land and is free from animal tracks. We also considered the spot that it does
not face the wind direction. We only took around 10 minutes to set up the
tent due to high team cooperation. After setting up the tent, we placed all
our things into the tent.
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45 minutes
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5 hours and 30 minutes
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7th April 2012
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3.00pm
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We soon felt very hungry and soon started to cook for our lunch. One
team is only allocated for a Bunsen Burner and a pair of “mess tin”.
Therefore, we cooperated with other teams to cook for our lunch. They agreed
and now we have 2 Bunsen Burners and two pairs of “mess tin” to cook for our
lunch. As mentioned in the menu planning, we cooked rice and sardine for our
lunch. Our cooking for lunch was a success and each of our team members had
sufficient food to consume. We were very happy and full. As soon after we
finished eating, we clean up the cooking area and also the cooking utensils.
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1 hour
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6 hours and 30 minutes
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7th April 2012
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4.00pm
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As soon as we finished washing the cooking utensils, rain started to
pour heavily like cats and dogs. We were forced to move into the shelter to
wait for the rain to stop. At that moment of time, the team leader and En
Rosli brief us again. He wanted to know who the organizing committees are. We
were also distributed to the respective toilets to be used.
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1 hour
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7 hours and 30 minutes
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7th April 2012
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5.00pm
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We were allowed to have a rest after the briefing and also after the
rain had stopped. Some of us had bath and some of us chat and know each other
more. My team members rested and discussed about the activity to be done
later.
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1 hour
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8 hours and 30 minutes
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7th April 2012
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6.00pm
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We started cooking for our lunch. With teamwork, we distributed jobs.
Some went to wash the potatoes and some went to boil water. Our menu planning
for dinner was potatoes, noodles and eggs. Potatoes are a strong source of
carbohydrate which allows our body to obtain sufficient nutrients for heavy
and tiring activities. Our cooking of dinner was a success. We were very
satisfied with our dinner and were very full after finish eating. Soon, we
finished washing the dishes and gathered at the shelter to have a rest
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1 hour
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9 hours and 30 minutes
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7th April 2012
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7.00pm
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When we gather at the shelter, we were told that there will be a
night walk tonight at 8pm. We were also told that we will be tested on how to
tie 4 types of knots, namely Clove Hitch knot, Double Fisherman knot, Bowline
knot and Thumb knot. Each of us took time to learn about the knots and those
who know how to tie the knots were asked to teach those who don’t know. Each
team is allocated a dynamic rope for practice. I was also told by my group
representative, Derek that we had to do night shift and sentry between 12am
to 1am later that night
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1 hour
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10 hours and 30 minutes
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7th April 2012
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8.00pm
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We gathered around to be ready for the night walk. We were told that
we will be walking to Zoo Taiping and going for the Safari Night. Some of the
campers refused to go as they wanted to stay to practice tying the knots.
Taking along our torch lights and mosquito repellents, we headed out for the
night walk. When we were about to reach Zoo Taiping, we found out that it
started to rain again. It was very adventurous as we reached Zoo Taiping.
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1 hour
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11 hours and 30 minutes
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7th April 2012
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9.00pm
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We gathered around and paid for the money to enter the Safari Night
which is RM13 per head. There is an issue whereby the 4 tickets were missing.
Anyway, some of the campers solved the problem and paid for another 4 tickets
to enter the Safari Night. I entered the Safari Night feeling very excited
because it was my first time and I really wanted to witness the Safari Night
since at a very young age. Our journey started with a tour guide brings us
around the zoo in a jeep. We were asked not flash our torch lights at the
animals to disturb them. The 2.5km ride around the zoo and also explanation
by the tour guide was very fun and well done. We were able to witness many
animals around the zoo and I pledged to go again if I had the chance again.
After the 2.5km ride around the zoo, the tour guide dropped us near the exit.
He mentioned that we can walk around the zoo again or just exit. Me and my
friends decided to walk around the zoo again to witness the animals more
closely. As we were halfway witnessing the animals, which I remember I was
witnessing the hippopotamus, the electricity of the whole zoo went out. The
whole zoo was dark but adventurous. We used our torch lights to find the way
out of the zoo. Although, we didn’t finish the whole walk around the zoo, I
was very pleased to be able to witness Safari Night as it was my very first
time. After leaving the zoo, we headed out back to the camp. However, on the
way back, the rain started to pour very heavy. We had to run to a nearby
villa for shelter. After the rain had stopped, we rushed back into the
camping area
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2 hours and 30 minutes
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14 hours
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7th April 2012
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11.30pm
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As soon as we reach our camping area soaked wet, we dry ourselves and
went to bath. I changed my clothes and place the wet clothes in another plastic
bag. This ends the first day of the camp
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30 minutes
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14 hours and 30 minutes
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8th April 2012
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12.00am
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I headed back to the shelter as my group had to do night shift and
shelter around the camp. Since a lot of campers hasn’t sleep. We had to urge
them to sleep immediately as we will be having a tiring hiking day later in
the morning. Ensuring all the camp is safe and welfare of the campers is the
job of a sentry. During the sentry, we had our supper which is bread and
tuna.
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1 hour
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15 hours and 30 minutes
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8th April 2012
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1.00am
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After finishing the sentry and night shift, we headed back to our
camp to rest and had our sleep. The camp was warm and very nice to sleep. I
also realized that there are a lot of stars in the night sky because it had
just finished raining. The scene was very rare and I enjoyed the scene very
much. I had a deep sleep and enjoyed the night
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5 hours and 30 minutes
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21 hours
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8th April 2012
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6.30am
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The camp leader blew whistle to wake us up. I woke up and went to the
toilet to clean myself.
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30 minutes
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21 hours and 30 minutes
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8th April 2012
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7.00am
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We cooked for our breakfast. My team had bread, tuna and eggs. Each
of us are required to eat breakfast so that we can obtain enough energy for
the hiking later. We got ready for the hiking.
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1 hour
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22 hours and 30 minutes
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8th April 2012
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8.00am
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The day was very sunny and is a good day for hiking. We gathered
around and were briefed before going to hike Bukit Larut. The person in
charge mentioned that we should always walk in groups and should not wonder
around the forest. We also must not make too much noise that might disturb
the spirits of the forest. We should also not pick up anything that is seen
in the forest.
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30 minutes
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23 hours
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8th April 2012
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8.30am
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We set out to hike Bukit Larut which is approximately 5 minutes walk
from our camping spot. Me and my friends head started the hike. However, the
person in charge brought us the wrong way and we had to turn around and walk
back. We headed back and climb up Bukit Larut. Along the journey, I get to
observe the nature around me. On the way up to the top of Bukit Larut, we
faced a little problem. The rope that was hanging onto the tree suddenly went
lose and my friend almost fell down. With team work, I supported the rope. I
asked the person in front me to continue climbing and not come down to help
us. I also asked the person behind me to stop climbing while my friend, Yee
Jie and I trying to tie back the rope. We use a strong and thick branch to
support the rope and ensure the rope will not go lose again. Soon we reached the midway of Bukit Larut
which is the end point of our hiking expedition
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1 hours and 30 minutes
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24 hours and 30 minutes
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8th April 2012
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10.00am
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As soon as I reach the end destination of the hiking expedition, I
had to wait for the other campers to reach. While waiting, we rested
ourselves and took photos. Besides, we also observed the nature and the flora
and fauna around me.
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30 minutes
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25 hours
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8th April 2012
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10.30am
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En Rosli told us that this is the end of the hiking expedition. We
were allowed to continue hiking up to the top of Bukit Larut, but he
mentioned that by 11am, no matter we reach any point, we had to turn back
down and head back to the camp. I continue hiking up Bukit Larut. I found out
that the upstream mountain water is very clear and refreshing. There are also
many types of plants that we don’t see regularly
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30 minutes
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25 hours and 30 minutes
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8th April 2012
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11.00am
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We were asked to hike down Bukit Larut using the normal tar road.
Along the way down, we also observe the nature around the hills. I observed
many spiders and patterns of webs. On the way down, I also noticed a very big
millipede which can’t be seen normally during daily life. We used almost 1
hour to hike down Bukit Larut
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1 hour
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26 hours and 30 minutes
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8th April 2012
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12.00pm
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We reached the camping spot. I bath, clean myself and rested for
awhile. I managed to share the experience with my friend who didn’t manage to
hike to the top of Bukit Larut
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30 minutes
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27 hours
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8th April 2012
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12.30pm
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My team got ready to cook lunch. We were told that this time, we will
cook lunch together in a big group. With teamwork, we cooked rice, sardine,
and curry chicken, together with the potatoes. After resting, we rested for awhile
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1 hour
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28 hours
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8th April 2012
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1.30pm
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After having lunch, I went to En Rosli for evaluation of the knots. I
tied the 4 knots and described their usage;
1. Thumb
knot – To tie and end a rope
2. Double
fisherman knot – To combine two ropes together
3. Clove
hitch knot – To tie onto a tree and it will not lose easily
4. Bowline
knot – To tie animals without strangling it
After the evaluation, we rested and waited for the bus to come. We were
brief by En Rosli and also the camp leader. The camp was a success
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30 minutes
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28 hours and 30 minutes
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8th April 2012
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2.00pm
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The weather was cloudy and about to rain. We packed all our
equipments back into our luggage and unset the tent. After ensuring all the
things are clean and packed, we headed back to the shelter to wait for the
arrival of the bus. We chat among ourselves and share our experience,
emotions and feelings towards the camp
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1 hour and 30 minutes
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30 hours
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8th April 2012
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3.30pm
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The bus arrived and we board the bus to head back to UTP. On the
journey back, all of us were very tired and slept throughout the whole
journey
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2 hours
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32 hours
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8th April 2012
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5.30pm
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We reached UTP and unloaded all the equipments. The tents were return
to V6 store room. I was told by our camp leader that if the tents have
problems, they will contact us. We bid goodbye to each other and headed back
to our rooms in UTP. The camp was a success and it was really fun. I learnt a
lot of things from the camp and gain amazing knowledge. This is the end of
the camp.
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Total hours : 32 hours
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Total hours for
expedition: 32 hours
Total hours for
learning : 12 hours
Total hours for the
whole course: 44 hours
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