I knew it was going be good trip when 4 buses arrived at the take-out point at Wind Cave just as we were about to leave for Krokong to put-in; unloading nearly 200 excited young college girls from UITM who were there for a picnic. I nearly wanted to eject my fellow passengers in lieu of these girls whom all wanted to take photographs with FH2o much to the chagrin and jealousy of Robin & Co! There's no substitution for natural charisma and confidence kiddo!

Reluctantly we left for Krokong with the girls promising that they’ll be waiting for us! For once I was prepared to give up kayaking and just while my day away with them at Wind Cave!

We arrived at Krokong and after some instructions we were ready to “crock and roll”! It had not rained for the past 2 days and the water was clear and as we got underway, Roti exclaimed that he had found his true love or love at first sight or something like that. I thought he meant the girls until I realised that he was talking about kayaking down the river! What's with this guy?

We stopped for a picnic break and Roti (bless his soul) whipped out his special surprise treat for us – his home cooked chicken curry! It was the most delicious curry that Robin and I had ever tasted and it was just then that Roti told us that his curry stall would be ready for business in April. If they taste anything like this; we are certain that it would be a 'crocking' success. Duly fortified we paddled on with more ramblings from Robin about mystical stones as he took video while Azmi paddled. The birdy is turning mystic!

We came across a vine with a ‘hang-man’ noose and Roti tried unsuccessfully to reach it from our kayak, falling into the waters with sadistic laughters from Robin and Azmi. Not one to give up Roti tried again - this time successfully from the shallow river bed.

Due to the lack of rainfall over the past few days the water levels were a little low at certain sections and we had get out and drag our boats. As usual those with heavy butts just sit in the kayaks.

After about 3 hours we heard female laughters and we quickened our pace; and as we rounded the bend of the river the sight of 200 full blooded females was more than these 4 full blooded kayakers could bear! I’d had to jumped into the waters to cool down while Robin and Azmi had to be ‘splashed down’! Girls just wanna have fun and we obliged by taking them for joy rides – 2 at a time. Alas all good things must come to an end as Robin has a flight to catch and we have to say goodbye to the girls.

The other guys must be doing something wrong as the gals were asking for my handphone number instead of theirs! Heehee

I'd better stopped bragging. Look at the pictures and book your paddle with me this weekend! I can’t promise anything about the 200 girls though! But one can always live in hope!

12th March 2006

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