After a long 2-months of planning, Anai’s rigorous research of the place, and arguably delay of Rye’s vacation due to his inconsiderate manager, our trip to Taman Negara has finally come to an end.

Anai, Rye, Vera, and I had our adventurous Taman Negara trip from October 21-23, 2006. Taman Negara was the official protected rainforest in Peninsular Malaysia. Situated somewhere in Pahang, embodies a tropical haven of verdant undulating ladscapes crossed by river with rapids and waterfalls.

Our activities include the following:

- river rapids going to Orang Asli village

- visited the Orang Asli Aboriginal Settlement where we watched their fascinating blow-pipe and fire making skills which are essential to their livelihood.

- jungle night walk where we saw snakes, scorpions, tarantula, wild deer, etc.

- Jungle Trekking and Canopy Walkway which was the longest canopy walkway in the world spanning 450m and suspended 40m above the ground.

- Cave exploration where we had a close encountered with heaps of heaps of bats and challenged ourselves on how to get out from the cave.

No exact words could describe the ecstasy and joy that this trip has brought to me. Really, I enjoyed the moments with my friends and I loved it so much! =)

Date Scribed: October 26, 2006