SINGING SONG

Singing song during camp fire was very much challenging as I have not got a good voice for singing nor i have sung infront of so many people before.But as everyone got together and sat sown for singing,it encouraged me and became a real task for me. Before singing, I was confused with the selection of song and was tensed. But as my turn came, I prepared myself and forgot all my weakness and sung a rajasthani song with full spirit, and then I was so relaxed but I was happy that I did it, which is most important and one should give try to everything. I learned that confidence overcome every obstacle and felt that that is the needy factor within me.

RAFTING OF 14KM

Rafting was a good activity which I appreciated a lot among all the activities. i wore shorts with t-shirt as wearing full covered clothes was useless as it would have got wet . Then later on, for rafting we were given life jacket to protect ourselves and to be prevented. We did rafting for 14km.i was made to sit on the edge of raft and was given the role of paddling. It was fun and nice experience,on paddling I felt difficulty as water puts lot of pressure on paddle ,which restricts the paddle to move. I overcome that and tried to do it. I was successful in doing it and did for longer period of time. This instilled a quality within me of how to do paddling. I learned the way of paddling. In between of the way we were asked to get down of the raft for swimming and I got down twice and did swimming of a small distance as water was very cold which did not allow me to swim for larger distance. It was a nice experience.

ZORBING IN SOLANG

Zorbing was the activity, which was enjoyable and interesting.It was interesting as this was the first time that i have been in such a huge plastic ball,which rolled down of the hilly way. This activity took place in solang. Initially I was scared a lot as it was like a ball with which rolls very fast as it get down of the way. But as I went inside of it I was tied to it with belt and there was another girl with me, she was also tied with belts. She was made to sit however I was made to stand. As it started rolling, we started shouting, I felt I was rotating .but when it stopped ,I felt why didn’t it continue. as I was amazed with zorbing and was interested in doing it again. There were many students who layed down the ball .Seeing them,i felt like doing it,so i also layed on the way of the rolling ball and as ball went over me,i felt like something has pased me.

VISIT TO ROHTANG PASS

Rohtang pass ia a place,which is 42 km awway from manali. On way of rohtang, the weather was changed as it was raining and we were jam-packed. So we started dancing in between of the way, which was very enjoying and amazing as I felt that’s how one should go ,this made me confident and my shyness was vanished .Dancing in the way ,which is surrounded by snow was very much amazing as I have never thought of experiencing such dance. we received snow fall, which made atmosphere very cold. To survive in such cold weather was challenging but we were trained, so we were able to walk in snow we were there for longer time and that too without having wooly clothes that one get on the way to rohtang. I was in my normal jeans that I wear on normal temperature but was having a jacket with rain coat on it. Still I was able to be in that weather was a real task.

CLEANING CAMP-SITE

To prevent environment from getthing polluted, I along with my group members thought to clean camp site.We thought ,this will contribute to protect environment. Cleaning camp site was also a task, I was given a role to pick up all garbage and dump it in soil and dustbin. I was given gloves and mask to cover mouth so that no dust gets inside. I did job actively, I picked up all wrappers, I went in search for garbage and collected and dump it in dustbin.i dumped napkins and wet paper soaps into the soil. I cleaned toilets and filled all the buckets with water so that everyone uses washrooms easily. I felt I was very much successful as I did it very efficiently and camp site was cleaned .I came to know that I can do such kind of work, and I don’t find it to be bad or undesirable activity. Other members of, my group performed different role and participated actively and made the camp site cleaned. I felt difficulty in duping the napkins but I did it by forgetting that it is of someone’s else and dumped it. This was challenging but I overcame it and did it.

TENT PITCHING

Tent pitching was a real activity that one should learn .This activity help the one who does trekking and lives in tent. i learned how to make tent and how to place pecks and where one should make tent .I also learned that while making tent we should keep in mind some factors such as tent should me on such surface which allows water to drain through gullies and should not allow water to get inside the tent. And kitchen should always be away from toilets so that smell does not get inside kitchen area, which is very essential .This task is very beneficial as this can be used efficiently in hilly area and is useful and one can take care on its own. I also learned of how to pack the materials required to make tent. I l felt that I can make tent on my own now, which is required for every student to do after learning.

TESTING TRUST

Trust fall was a interesting activity as it tested the trust of me on the other members of the group,who were holding the mat. I had full trust that they will not make me fall but still it was a task and I did it by standing on rock and fell with eyes closed on the mat which was holded by all the members of the group. I felt that my group members were the one ,on whom trust can be done and I learned that I know my friends little bit.I was successful as I fell properly and they were able to hold me properly.Before attempting the task,we were made to practise of how one should fall and hold the one,who is falling on other members of the group.It was a little difficult as i was unable to fall properly but after trying many times ,i learned that one dhould keep body light and fall without taking stress .when i fell ,keeping this things in mind,i was able to perform task properly

GETTING INTO VISHIST KUND

Vishist kund is a hot spring and has water, which contains sulphur.This have been very challenging for me as I did not carry an extra pair of clothes and weather was hot. In such hot weather and getting into vishist kund was not easy but I want to try everything and I knew IB students are risk takers and takes challenges .So I borrowed the dress from someone and towel from another, then I got into the kund. It was very good experience .I felt it takes few seconds for our body to get into that hot temperature and then afterwards I was able to be in that hot water. It was very nice. I enjoyed and then changed nicely and got ready. There were many people who did not go inside of the kund but I went inside of it so I felt nice. I learned that nothing is impossible if one try to do, everything becomes possible

VISIT TO A GOVERNMENT SCHOOL

My group and I were visited to government school. We were allowed to interact with the students’ .As I was interacting, I came to know many things about them such as about their subject, hobbies, schedule. I came to know that they do household work such as sweeping, wiping, washing, and cooking. I felt that these work are not meant for such younger children, I felt that they are 9-10 years old and such kind of work at such early age is not good. I was satisfied that they are developed with subjects such as math’s, English and are also entertained with various functions such as annual function. I was thinking that these students know the meaning of what they learn. I felt sad that they did not know the leaders of country and why do we celebrate 15th august or 26th January. I was able to interact with students nicely and I learned that knowledge can be gained in every way but there has to will and determination to understand it.

LEARNING VARIOUS KNOTS

Learning various knots is also an experience and very helpful as this can be used during rappling, rock climbing .which is very useful during disasters. I learned many knots such as cloe vich, figure of eight.I have been very successful as I learned all the knots and was able to made when sir asked.This can be beneficial to others in a way of saving them from water,hill .This is very much important in hilly region for being saved from injury.

FEILD COOKING

Field cooking was one of the activity that I wanted to once in my life. Lighting Chula was one the difficulty that my group and I faced. i was given the role of breaking the wooden sticks for Chula and placing bricks around it. I felt some wooden sticks were wet which was one obstacle that did not allow our Chula to be lighten but then after trying a lot and placing sticks with pieces of paper and bricks around it allowed the Chula to be lighten. Then I was given a role of making plates .I went in search of large leaves and then made the plates of leaves. I felt that one need to be very good in choosing the size of leaves .So that leaves are of proper size and large enough to sustain food. Initially I was facing problem in joining leaves but as I tries ad started joining it in the way I felt then I was successful and I made plates which was good enough to sustain food. I felt this time my group members were very much co-operative as food was cooked nicely and was appreciated by judges.

Rappelling

Rappelling seemed to be hard but on attempting it, I felt that standing on the edge is the hardest part of the task and is easier than rock climbing .On getting down, one need to loosen the rope properly and keep the position of toes properly. I felt I was successful to large extent, as I felt I did more than my expectations. I came to know I am capable of performing this task and I also felt that these activities were new to me but if I do once again, it would me more proper and enjoyable. In this task , Gajanan sir, who is in charge of CAC camp helped me ,while I was standing on the edge of the rock. Overall task was challenging and I felt that one should experience such task. Both rock climbing and rappelling made us walk for 10 km as it was far from camp site.

ROCK CLIMBING

Rock climbing was very much challenging for me; it was the first time that I was attempting this task. It was very difficult as I was supposed to find points on rock and then place our body such that our hands and legs touch those points. I was unable to do it but sir helped me initially to climb the rock and then in between as I was climbing, I was trying to climb the rock by touching it with my toe, which was wrong so I came down twice. But then I tried and then climbed up, it was very challenging but I learned, how to climb and never loose. I felt that I lost hope and confidence, because if one keeps hope and confidence then one is not scared but I lost confidence and was scared a lot, which acted as barrier in attempting the task successfully. Next time, I will try to keep myself confident and will perform task correctly and efficiently.

PERFORMED A PLAY DURING CAMP FIRE

My group and I were asked to perform a play about the things that we learned from our visit to kaniyal village. As we have seen that village culture was dying ,because there were children who were affected by outside forces such as attraction of outside atmosphere due to use of television and then they were using most of the things, which were purchased by them from market .So we kept the theme as village culture dyeing and presented the play ,which was about a family who is owning some machines and as per the culture son is going to take care of it ,but as son is affected by outside studies ,he leaves the village and family forever for his job. I have performed the role of mother and i felt that it was very interesting and I tried to present a mother’s feeling and expression about her child leaving everything forever. I felt that if our play would have been in Hindi then it would have been more enjoyable .seeing play of other group, I felt it was appreciated more not only because of their theme but because of way of presenting in Hindi. I suggested this to my group members but one of the member was against of presenting in Hindi, so we performed in English. Overall there was cooperation between us and that’s why play was successful and was well presented.

CONVERSATION WITH VILLAGERS

On reaching kaniyal village,i along with the group thought to converse with villagers.So i had dialogue with Kala and her neighbours, who seemed to be happy with her life .I asked them many questions such as their occupation,their daily schdule,their requirements,their way of using things.they answered all questions.Initially they were not interested or were hezitated,but as i started talking repectfully and in their way , they felt that i am not stranger insted i am like their family member.I sat down beside them and politely asked everthing like what she does everyday ,so they answered that grass cutting,cooking,feeding cows,wood cutting,pouring seeds in soil,making use of cowdung,washing utensils.She even told me that there is soil degradation due to which only few vegetables can be grown and because of this most of the vegetables are purchased.Kala showed me her house,cows and allowed me to feed her cows.she also told me that she uses technology such as television,mobilephone.She told me that her daughter got marrried at age of sixteen,so i felt sad about it but then she was leaning till the time she was not married so i was satisfied with it.She asked me about my marriage so i felt that now she got mixed up with me and was happy to talk to me.I learned that everyone search for the person like oneself,and if they get little of similar person ,they interact will and like each other and thats why she showed me her house and asked me for tea and food.I was very much succesful without having much difficulty as i interacted well with her and i learned that i am capable of talking and making a stranger a kind of friend by beinglike them such as normal person and by not showing high class or attitude.Although i lovve to be simple ,i never pretend nor i show off as i know that these are the critaria by which i can have a good relation.I felt that i was able to have healthy conversation with them.

TREKKING TO KANIYAL VILLAGE

trekking was of eight kilometre,this time way was more risky as it was surrounded by forest and hills and if one slip then he/she will fall directly and chance of being saved were less.This time walking with group was again challenging,but because of everyone's co-operation and proper behaviour,we reached kaniyal village properly and safely.I felt i was not able to breathe properly and i was breathing through mouth and i was exhausted alot and i lost hope also of walking more.But taking rest in between of walk and by having water ,i completed my walk and reached Kaniyal village.On coming back,one of the member of group fell,but because of guidance of one of my group's member,she was able to come back.So I learned that co-operation and good behaviour makes situation easier.

TREKKING OF TEN KM

As i stated ,i was lacking in stamina.My group and i were made to walk for 10 km ,ihoped to learn many things such as walking for such large distance,walking in group,walking through the different kind of way such as plain road,stairs. As i was walking ,i felt walking in group is not easy as everyone's way of walking and speed is different.So if some student are way behind ,then others need to wait for them to join and then walk further. This walk has instlled lot may qualities in me such as how to be with the group,when to take rest , how to walk with young children.,what things are required on walk and how to make use of them.It also gave me idea of how one can behave while walking.This activity has been beneficial for me as this has affected my stamina and has made my body to get used to such walk.This has been beneficial to other people in my group in terms of stamina,learning things like how to behave on road while walking with others and strangers.I can apply this to my daily routine such as now i can walk rather using vehicle for nearby distance and can help environment by less polluting .

FIRST CHALLENGE ,ON REACHING MANALI

On reaching manali, i was supposed to reach camp site by walk along with the rucksack .Since this was the first day, i felt it was challenging for me as the way was not like a plain road but was like hilly way with lot of stones in the way.I was getting tired alot after every two minutes of walk and i knew that there was no choice for me,so i need to walk.Seeing other students and my sir,i increased my confidence and walked by drinking water and reached the camp site. I was succesful in reaching camp site as i did not fall nor i suffered from injury,it was just I was lacking in walk because of my low stamina.I hoped that my stamina will increase in next few days of trip. I felt that i am capable of walking such kind of way but as my stamina will increase ,i will not be tired so much and can walk more comfortably and easily and tiredness is one of the obstacle that restrict one to walk further.

SERVING FOOD EVERY AFTERNOON

Serving food was one of the activity that I along with my group performed everyday in afternoon.I along my group thought to do some some service so we decided to serve food every afternoon by the permission of camp incharge. I served chapatti along with the plate and spoon. Initially I used to serve one chapatti at one time but in few days I came to know the diet of various people so then I started serving according to it. I have been very much successful in serving as I served to everyone with smile and always welcomed people happily. There were no complaints from anyone, so I feel I was successful in serving properly. I learned how to serve so many people and how to be while serving. Actually I already felt that I can serve food to people because I have habit of doing this in many functions which used to be at my home and many people used to visit.I felt my group members were also involved actively in the activity.

EVERYDAY MORNING EXCERCISE

Morning exercise was very much effective.i along with my other group were made to do various exercises.Few exercise,i already knew as i used to do in Jim.Before doing exercise i used to feel tired ,pain in my toes ,laziness,But as sir guided and made us do exercise,i used to get energy back,pain and laziness used to get lost and i felt relaxed.Initially i felt a little shy but then i realized that everyone is doing so why shall i feel shy and then i also did exercise with full energy,enthusiasm,happiness.This exercise has been very beneficial as this prepared me for further walk and made my body temperature suitable to the environment of manila,this helped me to survive cold.i can apply this activity to my daily routine as this will keep me fit and will prevent me from various factors such as loosing energy.