A Trip To Sungai Gabai (with colour photos!) Saturday, October 13, 2007
When Joyce and I first signed up for membership in the ACE Club, it was so that we could take part in the trip to the Sungai Gabai waterfall, the first event organized by the club, as an ice-breaking session. Strangely enough, Lauren and Yenli were equally fast in filling out the forms, which was surprising, since Lauren would usually avoid areas with plenty of trees, and animals.
Nonetheless, the Saturday morning came, and I drove over to uni to pick Lauren up. Me, along with 6 9 other people were the designated drivers for the day, so we listened carefully while Kar Yong explained how to get there. Apparently, it wasn't too difficult, since I had already gone to Sungai Tekala before, and Sungai Gabai was only a short distance from there. Nodding enthusiastically, we proceeded to our cars, and with Joyce, Lauren, and Bryan (ACE Committee Member), I started off to meeting point 2: Petronas.
Chi Ming and Eddie were there bright and early
Short briefing
It was about here that Yenli appeared in her trusty Kelisa.
After filling up on petrol and buying the necessary items for survival in hilly areas (snacks and chips), we started off, all 7 10 cars forming a convoy. I was expecting to reach the place in quick order, since it wasn't too far from Sungai Tekala.
Or so Kar Yong said.
Sungai Tekala is approximately 14 k.m. from the turn-off junction in Semenyih. Sungai Gabai, however, is ANOTHER 16 k.m. from Sungai Tekala, making that approximately 30 k.m. Not exactly close. On the way, however, we did pass by Semenyih dam, which has one of the most scenic spots I've seen in Semenyih. After traversing winding roads, and almost running over monkeys, we finally arrived at the place.
Upon arrival, we sniffed the fresh air.. which smelled like monkey poo Distracted by the scent of monkey poo First group photo (Lauren, Me, Yen, Joyce) The climb up the stairs was rather tiring Along the way, we decided to stop for a while to snap shots. I took one of Chi Ming taking one. More tired people.
After finally reaching the rest area, we had several ice-breaking games, designed so as to enable us to know our fellow ACE members better.
Giving instructions
 Me, grinning like an idiot (I can't remember why, though)
People looking at pails. See me demonstrate how to catch a cold, wet cloth.
After the games, we had a free and easy session, where everyone just plunged into the waterfall. It was a fun affair, with most of us trying the natural rock slide, and just wading about, trying not to freeze into a popsicle in the cold water.
Photos become fewer, as I thought it wouldn't be a good idea to bring a camera into a waterfall We still had good 'ol Chi Ming, though, who took pictures first, BEFORE going in.
Nice group photo..
The attraction would have to be the natural rock slide, where (almost) all of us took turns to push ourselves off the ledge and careen down the slope, to end up with a splash at the bottom (I recall Yen pulling my foot as she went down, and since I was sitting perched at the edge of the slope, I went sliding along right behind her). A fun experience, nonetheless. After all the sliding and wading, we had our lunch of chicken rice, and then proceeded to take pictures.
Group Photo Me and half the Committee Members Me and the other half of the Committee Members Since we were wearing towels, we were inspired to become superheroes. Guess what we were supposed to be. (click here for the answer)
Soon, it was all done. Collectively, we decided to stop by the dam, to continue our photo-taking. It was raining however, so I only managed to get a few shots, before I scurried back into the car.
Beautiful landscape (doesn't look like Malaysia, does it?) The row of cars (look closely, and you can see hands all sticking from the cars)
My failed attempt to take a panoramic shot
The convoy took to the winding roads again, and before long, we were back in uni, preparing to go home.
A fun trip, at that. Waterfall, anyone?
Posted at 01:07 am by IsaacCheah
 | | | yenli
October 27, 2007 06:24 PM PDT
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| | | Soon Seng
October 16, 2007 01:50 AM PDT
Yenli: I always get that semangat feeling at the beginning of every year. It tends to fade out though. Plus, having so much work doesn't help.
Chui San: Hello there! what was your comment? | |
| | | chui san
October 16, 2007 12:36 AM PDT
omg my comment went missing T.T | |
| | | yenli
October 15, 2007 12:02 AM PDT
yeah. i counted since the journey there was so boring my gosh!
cheese i want pictures too!
random:
it's sad that this is the only year i'm so pumped up but stupid assignments and all are in the way *sulks*
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| | | Soon Seng
October 13, 2007 11:40 PM PDT
Eric: Yes, because I was the cameraman.. Hehe..
Chi Ming: Sure! haha.. will pass them to you this coming week.
Ya man, it was dem nice.. Thats why, actually, Semenyih got a lot of funny spots with good scenery wan.. must go find only..
Yenli: Eh, that many meh? you sure ah? Okle, I edited adee, anyway..haha | |
| | | yenli
October 13, 2007 05:08 PM PDT
there were 10 cars!!! | |
| | | cheese
October 13, 2007 12:40 PM PDT
Haha...need to get pics from ya,boleh? Hehe...
Too bad it was raining on the way back...the 1st time I saw the dam wif the sunny weather,my thoughts were like...why there was a nice view here in Semenyih tat no one really knew off(like me =P ),although it's man-made =_=" | |
| | | eric thor
October 13, 2007 11:13 AM PDT
ehh...your car no hand sticking out lei.... | |
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