Secondary 2 OBS camp - Day four

It was 21st of May, last day of camp. I coudnt wait to taste a bit of home and my xbox 360. We woke up as usual, unpitched our tents. today, we will be doing trekking which means we will be going around the western side of Pulau Ubin on foot. We had discussed with Jill about where to go the night before and we are planning to visit the crater 1st. We set off after having our breakfast with the OBS backpack behind my back which holds a 1.5 litre ice mountain water bottle. The weather there was so humid and there is lots and lots of mosquitoes biting my hands and legs that i had to borrow insect repellent from Jill!!! If I had known it would be like this, I would have worn my track pants!! We then reach the crater and rested a while. Then , we moved on to the German's shrine and then went to the aunty farm. I have been given the honor to lead my watch using the map and its so fun!!! Then we went back to our campsite. Then, we departed for Singapore! As soon as we reach the camp in Singapore we had our lunch and then bought photos for memories and sovuniers before going bach home.

Secondary 2 OBS camp - Day three

It was May 2oth, 3rd day of our camp. Which means we got 1 more day before the whole camp ens. Today, my watch will be going for wet activities which means we are going to travel to Camp 1 on foot. . . When we got there, we wore the life jackets and carry the heavy kayaks called 'triyaks' to the sea and thats when we learn how to use the paddle. Its almost impossible for us to do it alone so we did it in a group of three. Before that, i had forgotten to mention about the jetty jump. It was very fun and all we had to do is jump off the jetty deck and shout 'GOOD MORNING PULAU UBIN!!!' Now back to the kayaks. After learning the basic things to sail the kayaks, we sailed off from the beach to the sea!!! When we gather in the middle of the sea, everyone is odered to stand on their own triyaks and together, we shouted the cheer we learnt yesterday. After about one and half an hour, we went back to the shore. This time, we had to built a raft. After almost an hour, the raft is completed and we deployed it to the sea to check if it floats. It floats!!! We then sat in the raft and paddle around that area. We came back about 30mins later and have our lunch. (Did I mention that we met Mr Shawal there?) We then went back to our campsite and thats the end of Day 3.

Secondary 2 OBS camp - Day two - part 2

Jill brought us to a place where we put our bags and other stuffs there. That is where she showed us around the camp and bring us up the stairs which takes approximately 101 steps. Then, we pitched our tents at the flat surface up there and went for an early dinner somewhere near the girls toilet. We had learned how to 'field cooking' using toothpaste and enjoyed our mee maggie which I had packed earlier this morning.
Then, Jill brought us somewhere near the resovoir through a thick jungle which is halfway near camp 1. By that time, it was already evening. That is when Jill told us that there is 1 cow in Pulau Ubin and in the day, if anyone sees the cow, they are lost! I just laughed thinking it was a joke! There were lots of mosquitos biting me and we were told to make up a cheer for my watch while Jill goes somewhere else!
Soon it was already night and we had to go back to our campsite in pairs!!! Oh my god! I was really freaked out because we had to go through the jungle!!! I was afraid that we might see something else in the jungle. . . And worse still, me and Hafiz are the 1st pair to venture through the forest back to our campsite!!! As soon as we enter the jungle, out of sight from instuctors and our watch mates, Hafiz decided to 'play cheat.' He tore open the plastic containing a light source that we can break it to see the light. It was meant for emergency! We ventured slowly and the next group of 3 girls catch up with us! We were all talking at once and make the whole situation get worst. Some of the girls were screaming but actually there was nothing to be afraid at all. We had our whistles around our neck so if we are lost, we can use it!
Then, we saw a landmark indicating that we are almost back to the campsite. As soon as we were back there, we immediately sat down and have a drink, waitting for Jill and the others to get back. . .
We had our supper, and went to our tents which we had pitched earlier and had a good night sleep.(A lot of mosquitos say good? Haha.)

Secondary 2 OBS camp - Day two - part 1

It was the 19th of May 2009, the 2nd day of our OBS course. This is the day that all of us would be going to Pulau Ubin Camp 2. All of us had been looking foward to it but unfortunately, half of all the watches will be going in the morning and the other half in the afternoon. My watch is one of the unfortunate to be going in the afternoon.
We assemble at the parade square.(I forgot what that place is called) and watch the Singapore flag been raised(like morning assembly in school). We had our morning excercise with the other watches. Then, We had our breakfast at The Good Earth. Jill had asked Hafiz to appoint the next leader of the scorpius watch and he had chosen me! It was very unexpected. At 1st, I was very reluctant but then, I know I cant turn down that offer. It also means that I have to be more responsible for my watch. I was given the Scorpius key to open the storage as well as the cabinet in the canteen. Then we went for the high elements(rock climbing) where we will be using our belaying skills we learnt on day 1, the '12,6,slide,slide'. I was the 1st 3 to climb it but the last out of the 3 to reach up there. I didnt managed to get to see the beautiful scenery up there as im busy looking down at my friends. This time, all of them were cheering me and I felt like a hero!(haha) Then, I had to belay my friends as they went up the rock and also cheering them.
After waitting for the others to complete it, 1 hour had passed. Jill told us that we will be going to Pulau Ubin at 1pm.
We were given a break and after unpitching our tents, we had our lunch. Then, Jill asked me and some of my friends to follow her. Jill then gave me plastic bags fulled with food that we will be cooking and eating later and for the next 2 days at Pulau Ubin. Soon, my whole watch is briefed by Jill about Pulau Ubin. Then, with our OBS backpack and the tents and food packed, we went straight to the Compass to wait for the busses to arrive. We had to wait for about half an hour for the busses and to let time pass quickly, the instructors from the other watches tell all of us there jokes and played games too.
Soon, our bus had arrived and my watch were the one to board it. About half an hour later, we reached a private jetty which belongs to OBS in Punggol. We board the ships(smaller then expected) and went straight to Pulau Ubin. It was a very long ride and the sound of the engine and the hot air(there's no air-con!!!) is killing me! We saw the other watches which had arrived earlier in the morning havin fun with wet activit

y near campsite 1. My watch are all heading towards campsite 2. Upon reaching camp 2, my watch assembled at one corner, awaitting further oders from Instructor Jill.


Welcome to Pulau Ubin!!!