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Exploring the Wonders of Nature: A Journey to the Unknown |
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Living in an urbanized city, it's easy to forget about the natural wonders that
exist beyond the concrete jungle. However, a school trip to the Forest Research
Institute of Malaysia in Kepong during the June holidays gave me the opportunity
to explore unfamiliar grounds away from home.
Upon arriving at the institute, I was spellbound by the natural surroundings.
Towering trees and a dense canopy above me left me feeling like a stranger to
the land, unable to reconcile the experience with what I was used to back home.
Trekking through the dense forest, we were confronted with unfamiliar terrain,
with roots and creepers making it difficult to confidently cross. We were used
to concrete guiding our footsteps and road signs directing our way. Even the
insects and animals were alien to us.
One of the highlights of the trek was encountering native tribes still
practicing their traditional lifestyles in the forest. Watching them cook their
midday meal and make traditional hunting weapons gave us an insight into a
different way of life.
The climax of the trek was the canopy walk, crossing a distance of 300 meters on
a thick rope bridge suspended more than 100 meters above ground level. Despite
my fear of heights, I forced myself to walk on the rope bridge as the
alternative was a full two hours' walk back the way we came. Surprisingly, I
felt exhilarated rather than scared out of my wits and experienced a sense of
achievement upon completing the walk.
Exploring the wonders of nature gave me a valuable insight into nature
conservation and the self-knowledge that I could conquer my fears no matter how
frightened I may have been. This journey to the unknown was indeed a wonderful
experience that I will cherish for a lifetime. |
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