UG Retreat 2013 to Bintan

One year ago, I was selected to represent my CCA to participate in the First Annual Uniformed Group(UG) Retreat to Bintan, Indonesia.I felt really thankful and excited when I knew that I was selected for this trip. This was my first experience to leave for a overseas trip without my parents. 

Group Photo taken at Bedok South Secondary School before setting off to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Together with my other squad-mates and friends from other UGs,we conquered lots of outdoor activities like rock climbing, flying fox, kayaking, rafting, dragon boating, skywalk, low rope element, trekking and boom-netting together, making the five days spent at Bintan worthwhile!

Skywalk

Flying Fox

The activity that I enjoyed most was boom-netting. It was a activity that can never seen in Singapore. We boarded a boat where it took us to the middle of the sea. The boat had a upper deck and a lower deck, with nettings placed around the boat. When the boat stopped in the middle of sea, we finally had to chance to jump into the water! We jumped from the various platform on the boat into the netting placed in the sea. Surprisingly, some of my friends that were are afraid of water managed to overcome their fears and enjoy the activity! 

Boom-Netting

Another activity that I enjoyed was trekking! The place that we did the trek was a place that can never be seen in a Singapore. We were brought to a forest, there were mosquitos, mud, wet grass, fallen branches everywhere. We had to be extremely cautious, the fallen branches and mud could cause us to fall along the way. 

Trekking

Other than outdoor activities, we also had visitors from the local orphanage to visit us. The orphans came along to the resort to play games with us, games like soccer, frisbee, and captains ball were organised. Some of the orphans were outgoing and friendly, while there were some who were lonely and unwilling to talk. From the looks and life that they were leading, we saw how lucky we were in Singapore, learning to be thankful for everything we have, cherishing every moment we have with our family. 

After this trip, I am glad that it has bonded us closely together and leaving wonderful memories we had together. Thankful to everyone who have made this experience a memorable and enriching one.