On Saturday 10 December 2011 at about 1:10PM eight 4WD vehicles left MJC Batu Kawah New Township in an open convoy for Sungai Rayu in Matang.
KN1439 the first vehicle to take off
Stopped at Sungai Cina to get into proper convoy
We were supposed to cross Sungai Rayu and camped somewhere near a stream in the jungle off Sungai Rayu. But after we crossed Sungai Rayu, the road leading to the jungle was blocked that we could not enter without removing the barricade that blocked the entrance. The team, led by SAKTA's President, Mr Joe Bladae, decided not to engage in unnecessary confrontation; so we decided to turn or cross back and camped at the other side of the Rayu River and would take Plan B (i.e. to use alternative route, which we did the following day).
Crossing back the Rayu River
Setting up tents at camp site
Inflating the mattress
We got ourselves entertained with guitar and songs
The food session
The humour session
The scenery when we woke up the next morning
The crystal clear river
The shower/bathing session
The following day via different route we were joined by tens of other 4WD vehicles. The real and exciting episode was about to begin. But the part about participants was that each and every participant was selfless. Nobody was left to face problem alone. Every hand was a helping hand.
Some of the 4WD vehicles that joined us on the 2nd Day
Some needed to be winched to get to the top of the hill
Some made it without the aid of the winch
Getting back into good shape again
By about 3PM Sunday 11 December we were back to the city again. The peace and tranquility of the forest was replaced by the busy city life.
As this would be the last activity of the club for this year, we are hoping to see everyone again next year with greater spirit. Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating and a Happy New Year 2012 to all.
