Gentlemen
We've earned it.
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And now I'm back in Singapore from my eye-opening and life-experiencing trip at Brunei.
The first activity that we started of with will never be forgotten by any one of us.
It was definitely something worth trying, but once is enough, no need for a second time (but me being the betrayer didn't though my detachment ultimately did because of a $5.95-reason XD). Flash flood plus high tide plus heavy rain - ultimate combi for harboring out in the field.
After that was River crossing, nothing special, just shag. PB after that makes things worse but it's our punishment, so no choice.
Second activity was tiring but more relaxed cos it's OTOT! Camp fire, insects, hammock. Walk walk walk and walk. None of the teams completed the checkpoints, so we were considered slightly above average since we were near. Base camp never seem so heavenly after.
Subsequently are the missions. As usual, shag more than fun. Nothing much to highlight for the first two except the reshuffling of detachments. Raymond cried and made everyone else so emotional. The original Det 2 was so united, I don't understand why the change, made everything so complex and everyone so vexed. But oh well, I know the retionale, just refuse to accept the fact. No choice, we just have to make do with the new Dets. I'm once again drafted back to Det 4. Seems like I'm stuck with '4' through my NS life afterall.
Back to the missions. Final mission was really shag. CWO, Biang, 7-sisters. Shiok. Ha. And I don't know whether Heaven's playing trick on us or trying to help, it rained both days. Considering non of the other outfield (except the one where we harbored) rained, it's quite epic. Being the CSM runner's a mission by itself. When everyone get to rest, I have to work; and when others work, I also have to work. Sabash.
last night out in the field was spent with my OC. It's something special, not because I get to sleep with my OC or because I got Maggi to eat, but because I got a Basha to sleep in! No rain for me! HAHA. Quite an experience not many others will get though. =]
Casualty evacuation after that was no fun. Having to control a company-size troop is not an easy feat. I can seriously feel the commanders now. Everyone was so high after the final mission, but I just don't seem to feel a thing, partly because I was rather disappointed with myself and my performance when given the task to lead. Destined to be just a Man I guess.
Anyway, some things I want to highlight:
- I'm really amazed by the insects over there (and sidetrack a bit; I saw no animals, not even a bird in the forest, just lots of noise): everything's upsized. The ants, the worms, and most importantly the bees. They're so hugh that they instill fear in you when the fly near you. And the problem is they always do; just that they never sting. They're just there to irritate you with their buzz.
- It was supposed to be rainy season over there but like I say, only the final mission involved rain, so I guess Heaven's rather kind on us considering that we're famous for being 'Rain God' that always attract the waters. Not bad for our laundry too. =]
- One thing I wonder is: why are the roots so nicely staggered. They grow so perfectly fit for climbing. Such a mockery. Built for us to step; even Nature's working for SAF, readily providing us with such training grounds. (Okay, it's really a random thought I have while climbing, nothing much to do).
- And there's something 'K'ick-ass there. It's really 'N'OTHING. O.o . You just need your 'L'egs and some 'L'uck to conquer it. How can we forget about the KNOLL almighty! Basically, that's everything to summarize for the whole of Brunei trip. Knolls. =X
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And with the Brunei finale, we're having 90% of the Red Beret on our head. It's just two more milestones for us before we have it high up on our head. =]
