Last year we made our way to the waterfalls in Taiping. This year Melissa, Kelvin and I decided to return to the falls. After pitching this idea to everyone in the kitchen, all those that participated last year decided to return to the waterfalls again this year.
How was this trip any different from the one we had last year? Firstly, we had a new addition to the group. She happened to be Aunt Anne (finally, one of the moms that decided to join the active ones in the family). Secondly, after some persuasion from us my dad finally joined us by going INTO the waterfalls instead of merely sitting on the rocks watching out for us. YEA!!!!!!
Like last year, Kelvin is the first one to get into the water. Judging from his facial expression, we knew the water was extremely cold. The cold water did not deter us but our reaction to the chill was classic; shivers, screams, squeals and sounds from teeth chattering.
Aunt Anne after seeing our reaction to the cold waters decided to sit on the rock and not get into the water. We foiled her plan by continuously splashing her with the cold water from the falls. The screams coming from Aunt Anne was not noise but music to the ears. From experience, we all knew that the only remedy to the cold waters was to submerge and get all wet. Without much alternative, she had to join us…heheh
After a while, all of us migrated to another area of the waterfalls. The migration was undertaken with caution as the rocks were slippery and there were two young kids with us. We convoyed a little upstream where the water was cascading. The descending water was fairly strong hence taking care of the two little rascals was priority.
Kelvin, the creative one when it comes to having fun pitched the idea of using the current to sweep the kids away. We were however responsible adults and would not want anyone to get hurt. Hence, we decided to have J and Aunt Anne babysit the kids while Kelvin and I experimented with the currents. Melissa on the other hand took videos of our crazy activities.
Using our butts, Kelvin and I managed to generate a sizeable current. Melissa and I switched places only to find that the current created was more superior. Rachael and Michelle were swept away so much so J and Aunt Anne had to hold on to them. Clearly, my butt was not big enough and Melissa’s huge butt won hands down…heheheheheh.
From the corner, Kelvin and my dad realized that we can create a more powerful current by using J’s mass to further trap and indirectly ‘guide’ the flow downstream. The idea was brilliant. Thereafter, J was known as the ‘Stone’…hehehe
Throughout the trip, Melissa kept asking all of us to say something to her newly bought ripped off overpriced waterproof video camera
Approximately 3 hours later, we took a family photo, made our way home wet clothes and all.
Note: My thanks to Melissa's digital camera, ripped off overpriced waterproof video camera and tripod that we managed to obtain these photos and more for great memories. ;)
To be continued.....
Reaching our destination
How was this trip any different from the one we had last year? Firstly, we had a new addition to the group. She happened to be Aunt Anne (finally, one of the moms that decided to join the active ones in the family). Secondly, after some persuasion from us my dad finally joined us by going INTO the waterfalls instead of merely sitting on the rocks watching out for us. YEA!!!!!!
Like last year, Kelvin is the first one to get into the water. Judging from his facial expression, we knew the water was extremely cold. The cold water did not deter us but our reaction to the chill was classic; shivers, screams, squeals and sounds from teeth chattering.
Reaction to the cold
Aunt Anne after seeing our reaction to the cold waters decided to sit on the rock and not get into the water. We foiled her plan by continuously splashing her with the cold water from the falls. The screams coming from Aunt Anne was not noise but music to the ears. From experience, we all knew that the only remedy to the cold waters was to submerge and get all wet. Without much alternative, she had to join us…heheh
Kelvin splashing water at Aunt Anne
Laughing at Aunt Anne
After a while, all of us migrated to another area of the waterfalls. The migration was undertaken with caution as the rocks were slippery and there were two young kids with us. We convoyed a little upstream where the water was cascading. The descending water was fairly strong hence taking care of the two little rascals was priority.
Migrating upstream
The Group
Kelvin, the creative one when it comes to having fun pitched the idea of using the current to sweep the kids away. We were however responsible adults and would not want anyone to get hurt. Hence, we decided to have J and Aunt Anne babysit the kids while Kelvin and I experimented with the currents. Melissa on the other hand took videos of our crazy activities.
Experimenting with the current
Using our butts, Kelvin and I managed to generate a sizeable current. Melissa and I switched places only to find that the current created was more superior. Rachael and Michelle were swept away so much so J and Aunt Anne had to hold on to them. Clearly, my butt was not big enough and Melissa’s huge butt won hands down…heheheheheh.
Producing stronger currents
Melissa's butt won hands down
From the corner, Kelvin and my dad realized that we can create a more powerful current by using J’s mass to further trap and indirectly ‘guide’ the flow downstream. The idea was brilliant. Thereafter, J was known as the ‘Stone’…hehehe
J the Stone
Throughout the trip, Melissa kept asking all of us to say something to her newly bought ripped off overpriced waterproof video camera
Approximately 3 hours later, we took a family photo, made our way home wet clothes and all.
Family Photo: clockwise from left - J, Dad, Aunt Anne, Me, Kelvin, Melissa, Michelle, Rachael
Splashing one last time
Note: My thanks to Melissa's digital camera, ripped off overpriced waterproof video camera and tripod that we managed to obtain these photos and more for great memories. ;)
To be continued.....
