2nd Hike on 03 August 2024

By Bilby Sixer Dmitri Tay

On August 3, 2024, the scouts had their second hike of the year. All scouts were instructed to arrive at school early. I was very excited and eagerly looking forward to the hike, so I made sure to arrive early. At around 7:30 am, two huge buses arrived. Chil, the adult leader in charge of the hike, gathered us in front of the school library to check our items before we set off.

By 8:00 am, we had arrived at Rifle Range, where we eagerly began our hike. The weather was perfect—not too sunny or rainy. After walking for approximately 2.5 km, we stopped at a very tall and large tower. The leaders asked us to ascend the tower in groups of six. When we reached the top, we were greeted by a breathtaking view. It was a wonderful experience for all of us.

Afterward, we continued walking for a few more kilometers until we saw a large waterbody. Finally, we reached our destination—MacRitchie Reservoir. The leaders instructed us to take a break and have a small picnic. We shared snacks and drinks with each other, enjoying the moment.

Once we finished the picnic, it was time to head back to school. We boarded the buses and left.

It was a tiring but wonderful experience, and I was glad to have participated in the hike. I'm already looking forward to the next one!