The experiences we had today would most probably be some of our most memorable moments. In the morning we played a few games to wake us all up. We had also done some morning stretches to prepare our selves for the hike we were all about to experience.
After breakfast, we were once again split into two groups. The first group would go repelling down a waterfall while the other would go hiking through the rainforest and into the cave.
While repelling, most of us were able to face and overcome our fear of heights. Most of the students had repelled down the waterfall in enjoyment, some even mentioning it was the favorite activity they have done so far! However, there were a few people who found themselves too frightened to go through with it, but they tried and that has shown their willingness to participate through their fears.
After we had all finished, we enjoyed our lunch, which consisted of a delicious chicken sandwich with some juice. Later, the groups switched and went to experience the other activity.
The hike to the mountain was long and tiring but everybody pushed themselves to continue the journey despite the many obstacles they faced. Among those obstacles, we faced a heavy rainfall due to the monsoon season. Many students were forced to face their fear of bugs due to the fact that the rain had caused a surprising increase of leech appearances - although a lot of screams were heard, some people had embraced the leeches as well as the rain (the rain had cooled us down as well as relieved our stress after such a busy day). The record breaking number for leech bites was "about 70 leeches" and was set by Mahdy Yassine.
(The guides would like to jump in and say that leeches are harmless creatures, and everyone is fine now).
After the exhausting day, the students came back to Borderlands where they enjoyed refreshing showers and a short break. Additionally, they had a wonderful dinner with some fried bananas for dessert.
Although the activities can be viewed as risky, all students came out with a few leech bites and a smile on their face for being as courageous as they had been.
After breakfast, we were once again split into two groups. The first group would go repelling down a waterfall while the other would go hiking through the rainforest and into the cave.
While repelling, most of us were able to face and overcome our fear of heights. Most of the students had repelled down the waterfall in enjoyment, some even mentioning it was the favorite activity they have done so far! However, there were a few people who found themselves too frightened to go through with it, but they tried and that has shown their willingness to participate through their fears.
After we had all finished, we enjoyed our lunch, which consisted of a delicious chicken sandwich with some juice. Later, the groups switched and went to experience the other activity.
The hike to the mountain was long and tiring but everybody pushed themselves to continue the journey despite the many obstacles they faced. Among those obstacles, we faced a heavy rainfall due to the monsoon season. Many students were forced to face their fear of bugs due to the fact that the rain had caused a surprising increase of leech appearances - although a lot of screams were heard, some people had embraced the leeches as well as the rain (the rain had cooled us down as well as relieved our stress after such a busy day). The record breaking number for leech bites was "about 70 leeches" and was set by Mahdy Yassine.
(The guides would like to jump in and say that leeches are harmless creatures, and everyone is fine now).
After the exhausting day, the students came back to Borderlands where they enjoyed refreshing showers and a short break. Additionally, they had a wonderful dinner with some fried bananas for dessert.
Although the activities can be viewed as risky, all students came out with a few leech bites and a smile on their face for being as courageous as they had been.
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