The long awaited moments have finally arrived. Raleigh International Expedition 06E has officially begun with the arrival of UK and Bermudan venturers. We Malaysians greeted them with a hearty rendition of “Rasa Sayang” at Jungle Camp. The first week was pretty hectic with lots of survival skills to master and getting to know our group members. It was great fun throughout. On the last night at the Jungle Camp, the Project Managers came up with a skit to tell us which was our first phase. Exciting stuff!

Community Phase- Alpha 2: Kampung Panaitan
Kampung Panaitan was the name and building a resource centre/ library was the game. I was extremely delighted to have Patricia in Alpha 2 with me. And together we conquered Kota Marudu! :D 3 Project Managers and 8 venturers spent 19 days living on school ground, working as a team and with the help of local villagers, we completed half of a community library.
Alpha 2 worksite
Our job was to occasionally hammer nails in – badly :P Everyone integrated well and comfortably with the warm, friendly and welcoming community.
Holding a mock key of the library with my PM
Fishing with the locals
Phase 1 ended pretty fast and I had to move on, physically and emotionally for Phase 2 in Danum Valley. We were constructing a suspension bridge there and after work it was usually FUN time engaging in activity like floating down the Segama River all the way to Field Centre in rubber tubing. Me and some of the other venturers also went to work with the scientists to do a small-mammals research or frogging.
Environment Phase- Danum Valley

Banana in his mouth!
And finally, the gruesome Adventure phase took place. We were the uncaring, non-sharing, winning Alpha 6. Had an amazing team members and PMs. I started off with diving in Mamutik Island. The place is a paradise - it’s beautiful and relaxing. Diving was really enjoyable and managed to sneak out on a boat dive with the divers on my last day there.

River Crossing
After that, I trekked for 12 days in Crocker Range and enjoyed it, surprisingly. There were some highs and lows during trekking but the highs dominated the lows! :D
Dipping in the cool Crocker stream
My group members were such darlings as they constantly support each other and always helping the slower trekkers, like me. Haha!



Raleigh Expedition, a youth developement programme unlike any other summer camps or youth developement programme. Through Raleigh, youth characteristics are naturally self-developed through socialising, leaderhsip skills, teamwork, appreciation and many more while having loads of fun!
ReplyDeleteI've been to one, and it will always be one of the highlighted moments in my life.
I sure had fun with Eilyn, Malaysian, Brits and Bermudian Venturers! Learned and went through alot as well.. positive or negative, it's bound to make you a better person!
Cheers to Raleigh Expedition 06e!!
You said it right girl! A Raleigh International Expedition is definately an unforgetable experience!
ReplyDeleteWhat's up with your end of expedition party? Main dressing up? :P What were you?
haha. theme's SUPERHEROES AND VILLAINS and..i am.. ahhahah. charlie's angel!!!!
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