Hunters trekking out of the jungle

Today the Hunters trekked out of the jungle to their next destination of the Orang Asli where they can learn exciting things such as using a blowpipe and using traps to catch wild animals.

Before they could reach the Orang Asli, the hunters had to trek 8 hours out of the inner jungle. The trekking is definitely a very difficult task as they are required to trek long distances. The heat, fatigue and leeches in the jungle made the journey even more arduous. It must be quite an experience for the hunters to see so many leeches and to be bitten by them but this is really part and parcel of jungle trekking. One of the girls from the Explorers was even bitten twice and though she was afraid, she learnt resilience to overcome her fear and enjoy the activities in the camp.

One of the greatest lesson that many hunters have learnt is that they should appreciate everything that they have in the very safe and comfortable environment in Singapore. Some even mentioned that the camp made studying so much easier because prior to this camp, studying seemed to be the most difficult thing to do.

All in all, everyone is safe and sound as each group has at least 1 porter and 1 guide to take care of them. About 70 hunters are travelling together accompanied by more that 10 guides and porters(amongst them are 4 wild life rangers) and they are led by one of the most experienced guide of the forest. So don't worry, the hunters are fine!