Friday, January 29, 2010

SMK Mengkuang Annual Cross Country

One of the interesting activities I attended before I return to Taiwan is the SMK Mengkuang's Annual Cross Country. Once every year, on a Friday in January, the school will hold its annual cross country at Penang's famous dam, Mengkuang Dam.



I was informed today that this year will be the last cross country being held here as Mengkuang Dam will be closed to public starting April 2010. It will be closed for expansion and is expected to be completed in 2013. I'm very lucky to be part of the cross country event this year.

The students here are divided into four sports team - indicated by the color of the sport 'houses' or team. Red, Yellow, Green and Yellow Team. Today I got to meet many new friends from the Red Team. So now I'm a supporter of Red Team.



As early as 7.30am, everyone gathered at the public parking space to do some warming up. Then the cross country started with the girls running first. All the students were supposed to run around the big lake before they reach the finishing line.

After the run, each team had their breakfast. Many had their breakfast by the lake enjoying the view and fresh air. And i noticed, many had 'nasi lemak' (rice cooked in coconut milk with spicy gravy). Malaysian really love 'nasi lemak'. I enjoyed my 'nasi lemak' breakfast too.


I enjoyed the view when I was there. The sun was really bright this morning. The view was nice. I enjoyed a short motocycle ride by the big lake.

Anyway, the event ended with the Blue team being announced as the champion. Red team got third place, Green got second and Yellow got fourth. Oh well, better luck next time Red Team.



I really enjoyed myself today. Shafa, Nik, Nad, Shaik, Shafiq and a few others dropped by for a visit at the lake. They have left school and as they are waiting for their exam result which will come out this March, many are taking driver's license, joining martial arts class, learning how to cook, taking part time jobs and learning how to sew. Nice to know that they are keeping themselves occupied.

Ok, I gotta go. Enjoy the pictures!!


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