The Challenge Starts!!

by Rtr Fue Yin

Asahan Mountain, here we come!



RAC Kota Melaka planned a weekend away wild camping (okay, its not so wild) on 13-14th June 2009. I was a little concerned as the forecast wasn't too optimistic.

The 15 of us still wild camped, cleaning the rubbish strewn by irresponsible campers and setting up our tents in the rain...


Thank god, the rain stopped. DRR Wee, guests Simon and Jacky were giving us professional development lesson on camp pitching:


With the guide from the professionals, we successfully set up our 'bungalows' *yippee*:

As for the fire ,the guys headed by Simon went wood hunting and managed to set fire out of wet wood! (thumbs up to the guys!!)

While the guys were busy wood hunting, the girls learned photography (another professional development) from Rtr Robin:

This is an example of Rtr Christine's macro shot of a melted marshmallow over an open fire:

What is camping without chilling out in the crystal clear water while sipping on a can of beer (a few actually). While the guys sipped their beer, the girls were busy bathing with the fishes:


As for dinner, President Eugene practically shifted his whole kitchen to the camping site (wok, pans, billy cans, Bunsen burner, kettle, ladle, etc) for cooking.

This was what we had for dinner: Chicken cooked in natural chicken broth, omelet and bean sprout. Do not be deceived by this photo, the food was awesome!!

We spent whole night by the camp fire sing along (thanks to guitarist President Eugene, Rtr Eddie and guest Jacky), melting the marshmallows, barbecuing sausages and chicken wings:


We left Asahan the very next day after another dip in the water. We came home with a community service done, professional developments learned, fun-filled fellowship, unforgettable memories and a broken toenail.

Asahan, we survived!