Hike from Seletar to Bt Panjang
Hike from Seletar to Bt Panjang
15th October 2011
By Akela
Bright sunshine with only distant clouds greeted 54 cubs as they started on the hike from Seletar Reservoir to Bt Panjang. Akela had mentioned that this was going to be a tougher hike than last year's hike from Peirce Reservoir to the same destination. It was 7 km long with lots of undulating land, fallen tree trunks and other natural obstacles. Under the guidance of Jeep, a friend of Chil, the cubs made steady progress, with each mixed Six taking over as point from time to time. The trail was interesting, full of forest scents and sounds, and most times the cubs couldn't quite make out the sky and sunshine as thick foliage and tree top canopy covered overhead. Eventually they reached the mid-point - a round marked with the Chinese chracter for 'Goat'. A quick rest, and the cubs moved on again. Some distance forward, the cubs reached an open grassland, which was meant to be a helicopter landing area. Due tyo the recent rains, the ground was wet and muddy at times, but this didn't stop the cubs from moving forward. Eventually the cubs reached the stream with a flowerpot for crossing, and several cubs simply put their feet into the water, disregarding the wet discomfort later. Finally Bt Panjang was in sight - the cubs had made great progress, and there was still light at the end, unlike last year, when the cubs had to hurry to beat the darkness. Next was food, glorious and delicious food, for everyone was starving and richly deserved the goodies that their parents had packed for them! Raksha brough fresh supplies of water - iced cold water, which went so well with the food. A good exercise, followed by a hearty intake of food - what else can life offer? Every cub went home, happy and satisfied with their achievement for the day - a 7 km track through the jungle is nothing to laugh at.
15th October 2011
By Akela
Bright sunshine with only distant clouds greeted 54 cubs as they started on the hike from Seletar Reservoir to Bt Panjang. Akela had mentioned that this was going to be a tougher hike than last year's hike from Peirce Reservoir to the same destination. It was 7 km long with lots of undulating land, fallen tree trunks and other natural obstacles. Under the guidance of Jeep, a friend of Chil, the cubs made steady progress, with each mixed Six taking over as point from time to time. The trail was interesting, full of forest scents and sounds, and most times the cubs couldn't quite make out the sky and sunshine as thick foliage and tree top canopy covered overhead. Eventually they reached the mid-point - a round marked with the Chinese chracter for 'Goat'. A quick rest, and the cubs moved on again. Some distance forward, the cubs reached an open grassland, which was meant to be a helicopter landing area. Due tyo the recent rains, the ground was wet and muddy at times, but this didn't stop the cubs from moving forward. Eventually the cubs reached the stream with a flowerpot for crossing, and several cubs simply put their feet into the water, disregarding the wet discomfort later. Finally Bt Panjang was in sight - the cubs had made great progress, and there was still light at the end, unlike last year, when the cubs had to hurry to beat the darkness. Next was food, glorious and delicious food, for everyone was starving and richly deserved the goodies that their parents had packed for them! Raksha brough fresh supplies of water - iced cold water, which went so well with the food. A good exercise, followed by a hearty intake of food - what else can life offer? Every cub went home, happy and satisfied with their achievement for the day - a 7 km track through the jungle is nothing to laugh at.
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