This is the collection of some of the photos that i have took throughout the trip to Club Med, Cherating for the past week. It was indeed a great outing with them and the photos would have shown it all.
As mentioned earlier in my previous post, it was a three days two nights event at Club Med, Cherating. Would like to have a post on this memorable event that i have had throughout my stay in Shell IT. This may not be the first outing with Shell IT staff, last year was the first and it was different as the group i went with was different as this year it was with my team, our team. It made all the difference.
26 Oct 2007 (Day 1):
Boarded the bus (Bus 3) at about 8.45am, as usual they were never on time. Malaysian time i call it. Chuck the lugguage into the luggage compartment, then hop into the bus to find the best seat or to find the seat where most of us could be seated together for the journey to the East, not West :) There were 11 of us in the Bus 3 and the other 9 were in Bus 5. How nice if we were all assigned to the same bus, it could be such a wacko experience to be in the same bus. The bus ride was what i call it pathetic. In total 6 hours in the bus with the bumpy ride. What made it worst was the speed the bus was travelling at. I could say it was about 60-70kmph. Sigh. That was too slow for me and most cars were overtaking us left right. Sigh. Eventually arrived at the Club Med, Cherating at about 2.30pm. We were welcomed by the hotel staff lined up and greeted us as we headed towards the hall awaiting for the briefing and also the welcoming by the hotel management. We have to wait for the other busses to arrive before it would start, perhaps they do not really wants to make 2 rounds, one after the other for like 30 minutes? So since we arrive first, we have to wait for about 20 minutes before the rest arrive and for the briefing to start.
We then were guided to our rooms, it was a lengthy walk but under such condition, tired and stress it was dreadful. Once we arrive at our room, rested and freshen up a little, those are all past. Now what we looking at is to proceed out to adventure more of the hotel or the club. Step out of the room and walk towards the lobby, saw a guys jumping up down at the Bungee. It looks like him, our new boss, Terence Chap. Indeed, he was jumping up, then it was Quennie's turn for it. She was not able to twist and turn much, jump up down like Solero Shot :P At last the operaor shot her up, real high and she was screaming her lungs out. Haha.
Met up with the rest at the Bar area to have some snacks before we start our adventure. There was free flow of drinks all day long, alcohol starts at 5.00pm. We started off with the Bungee jump, it was fun.Most of us tried it out, some even tried twice to get twisting. Sarah tried it too, despite trying to make her way out but she was eventually doing it also. Wanted to do the Wall Climbing also, but they need us to wear shoe to do that, so means a no for me. Anyway, i have done that before, so it does not really matters.
Next in line was Tennis. More and more of us start playing tennis as some were on Badminton. Never tried tennis before, but guess it was a good chance as all was provided, the racket and the tennis balls. First the balls was flying here and there but after some time, able to adjust to the right strength to control the hits. It was tiring, i guessed i play for like more than 45 minutes. No time for other already as it was approaching 6.00pm already. So decided to head back to my room and get showered and dressed for dinner.
Dinner was at the same place as where we had our lunch. Nothing much special, just a change of the dishes and etc. Nothing much spectacular, just enjoyed ourself with the wine and drinks. We were a bit exited and i finish half a bottle of the wine that i ordered. It was great to be drinking with them. Later, after the dinner, we went for the Jungle show which is conducted by the staff of Club Med, it was hillarious actually. The day ended with some jiggling here and there at the dance floor, but instead we were wandering about and having chats here and there.
Later, i was called to Reception area, where bunch of them were at the sofa relaxing. I saw a birthday cake with my name on it. It was my belated birthday celebration. Very thoughtful of them, at last i had a birthday with them :) After the wishes, blowing out candles session, i was asked or demanded to pull out the candle from the cake with my mouth. I got no choice but to adhere. I was pinned down by 7-8 guys forcing my face to touch the surface of the cake. Moments later, my face if with the cream and chocolate already. Then we start playing with the cake than eating it. It is called wasting, but in exchange, we got our own entertaintment. The most challenge would be to mess up Wan Leng's face. It was daring of me to do so. Later, can drink no more as we need to wake up early the next day for the D'Amazing Race. So i went to my bed, bath, changed and crash down to rest.
27 Oct 2007 (Day 2):
Woke up early for the Team Building events, had breakfast before the torturing begins. Not to mention too much about the event here, but it was fun filled and also tiring, quite a hot day also but it turns out better than what i have expected it to be. At least unlike the previous year in Langkawi where we were doing stupid stuff and etc. After the event ended, we went for lunch to recharge ourself and later was thrown into the Pool by my friends. At least they took all my stuff from my pouch and pockets. Too bad for Khai Chen, he got pushed down eventually by Nicholas, lost his handphone though. After that, we went back to our room to freshen up.
Later, we regroup to visit the Turtle Sanctuary where we get the chance to post and photo with baby turtles. It was nice experience again . We were told that they would let the baby turtle to the sea tonight, we wanted to come at first but end up not happening as we still have our events at nght, especially the lucky draw. I know i may not be lucky but would not miss it. Lucky and not being there is two different things. After that, we walk along the beach, no more the long and winding road and we reach our hotel within 8 minutes. Haha. Then we wanted to roller blade, i took part. Gosh, it was harder than it seems. Not the games that count but able to roller with the rest, it matters. Those who joined were; sarah, aida, soo beng, richard, chee wei and me. Nice, took quite an amount of photos there :) Richard is too fat, he cannot balance well, and nearly need to tow him out from the ring as he would not be able to get back on his 'feet'.. Pity him :) **Peace**
Then proceed to dinner as usual, same place same atmosphere. Just people tend to dress more nicely, wonder why... After the dinner, went for the show and where they announce the winners for the D'Amazing Race and also the lucky winners for the Lucky Draw. Nothing for me, only won the 4th placing for the D'Amazing race which gives us RM40 for the JJ voucher. After that we were all tired and most proceed back to rooms to lie and sleep.
As for Chin Dy, Sarah and me decided to have some drinks before heading back. We went to the bar and met Martin, so we sat at the Reception area, more quiet to chit chat and have some conversation. After that, at about 1 plus in the morning, we decided to call it a night and wanted to head back to our room. We sent Sarah back to her room as it was a long walk before me and Chin Dy found a spot to chit chat more. It was a great time chatting with him, hope he gets well soon enough. Went back to our rooms at about 2.30am. Dead tired, showered and slept.
28 Oct 2007 (Day 3):
Tired, aching and burnt so we didn't really bother about the breakfast hence we went for the brunch instead. But first, we clean up ourself, packed up and checked out before we could have our lunch. Since it was still early, so we decided to have a short trip to the other side of the beach, with the shuttle train service. Went there to capture some great moments for about 30 minutes before heading back to the place where we were staying. Had our lunch and hang around the back of the hotel for more casual time and also some drinks and photo sessions before boarded the bus.
The bus came a little late, but it is acceptable. Went into the bus, this time we were not able to sit together. Nicholas, Chee Wei, Soo Beng and Suet Yi were seated at the back as we other were sitting quite in front. The journey was much faster, but the driver could have travelled a little faster also. Reach the CBJ office at about 6.30pm. Was tired already, didn't waited for Richard as he was still stuck in the jam. Send Sarah home, where she was having headache and then i rushed back home to rest on my own sweet bed. It was a fruitful trip where it bonded me and the team and also realized how great my colleagues were and that we are still friends no matter where i am. Thank you to you all for making a great trip out of a 3 days 2 nights stay at Club Med, Cherating.
**The trip will be a memory where shared between those who cared and enjoyed throughout the Away Day, especially by myself :) Great bunch of colleagues cum friends i have there.
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