The Skytrex challenge is an obstacle course that one could complete at a cost that ranged from Rm30 (I think) until Rm50,depending on the level of difficulty.So,the athletics club in my school, in which I am in charge of, planned a trip to take up the Big Thrill challenge which was around Rm45.I could have guessed in the beginning that this trip was going to be somewhat different from other trips because none of my gang of friends were actually going for it.
So,we practically left school at around 7.45 and it took us around 40 minutes to reach.We disliked the old bus which took us there but that simple glitch in the plan for an adventurous experience wasn't going to stop me from achieving my target for joining the trip,which is to enjoy myself.Once we reached there, we were looking around and I was kinda lucky to find RM10 on the floor.
Well,that lucky discovery was just the beginning of a whole sequence of events which would turn out to be a very new and exciting experience for me.After completing a few formalities,it was finally our turn to board the bus to the adventure site which was located in the jungle.The bus ride was one of a kind as it had no windows and the cold and clean feel of the jungle filled our nostrils as the wind blew against our faces.
After leaving our belongings behind and putting on our gloves,we were given a chance to try out the type of challenges that we had to face in the training area.Putting on and changing the pulleys on the harness looked confusing at first but I soon got a hold of it once I was done with the training.
Next,we were off to complete the challenges in the obstacle course.Basically,they were three types of challenges,flying fox,climbing pipe ladders and walking on dangerous lines.The first one was the tall ladder.I had to wait agonisingly long for my turn as there were more than 30 people in front of me.When my friends offered me to go first,I rejected as I wanted them to fill their excitement first before me.In one way,I was learning to be patient.
When it was finally my turn,I wasn't going to hold back from having my share of the fun.The first obstacle was the hardest one.After that,it was exciting as there were many flying fox stations.I was laughing and smiling all the way as I always wanted to go for challenging courses like the Big Thrill.
The challenge was over a little too quick in my point of view.I was expecting something a little more extreme.In fact,there was a more extreme course but it would cost an extra RM5.If I was given the chance,I would have surely opted for the extreme fun.
I would prefer to use the word 'different' to describe this trip because for the first time,I was having a lot of fun in the absence of my group of friends.I have to thank my hardworking secretary and treasurer for ensuring that this trip was a success.Somehow,a voice inside me is telling me that I would go back to that place to try out the extreme one.And you know what.....I just love to follow my instincts...........
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