Adopt-a-school 2011: Semban - Day 2

Day 2


We woke at 7am to a cool, crisp morning. Low lying mist lingered on the ground.

Kpg. Rejoi in the morning mist

We gathered at the school ground for the assembly. After Guru Besar Abot addressed the students, he invited Jackie to say a few words.

School assembly

Jenny, Ben

Jackie motivating the students

After that was a brief hand-over of the donated items.

Trying on the futsal shirt

The donated computers and printer in the school's Resource room

To give you an idea of the impact your kind donation has made: In the past, it takes about 1 week for the students and villagers to get a photocopy of their IC or birth cert. The process entails making a long trip down to the nearest town and generally, such a trip is only made once a week. Now, with the donated colour printer and scanner, they can do so immediately from the comfort of the school. 

The school filled us up with a yummy breakfast and then we were off to Kpg. Semban.

Melissa and Derbe with the school's matron and cook

 Kpg. Semban is called "Village above the clouds". After the hike, I've decided to call it "Village of the never ending steps". We kept going up and up and up. Just when you thought you've reached the end of the steps, you turn a corner and there in front of you is another flight of steps.

Through grassy slopes

And rock 'tunnels'

It took us slower ones about 3 hours to hike from Kpg. Rejoi (where the school is) to Kpg. Semban. The villagers were warm and friendly and the view is certainly beautiful.

Some villagers of Kpg. Semban

Mr. Mering and his family hosted us to a wonderful lunch.

After the hearty lunch, we left on the last leg of our trip - the 5 hours walk downhill. We passed Kpg. Bojong along the way.

A waterfall near Kpg. Bojong

By the time we got back to our cars, the sun was just about to set.

In all, we hiked 13 hours in 2 days and met some truly wonderful people. A big thank you to all our supporters. You've made this project possible!