An explore to Eton Hall
Last Friday afternoon, after the class over, 5 other students from Huazhong University and I decided to walk back to Eton Hall. Instead of go back on the normal way, we decided to explore a new way and long and more interesting way back to Eton Hall even though we were carrying heavy bags.
First we look at the map carefully to find a way through the Kent Ridge Park. After a long and careful discuss, we were still unsure of the exact way. But we decided to go no matter we will get lost or not. According the map, we go to the direction of the park. The map showed that there was a building blocking the way. But one of them said that there must be a way to cross the building. So we started.
But when we got to that building we were surprised that there was no way across it. Just before we decided to go back, Zhou bin(the leader of our group) said maybe we can go up stairs to the building and may find a way. Theywere all surprised and unwilling to go. The
n I said “Just try, if there is no way we can still go back.” So we went upstairs. Then to our surprise, we did find a way. (picture 1)
We were very confused that whether such a strange way could lead to Eton Hall. But Zhou Bin said “trust me, you will get back to Eton Hall” Actually I knew that he was not sure at all. But he went the first and climbed the stair quickly. The stairs was so long and steep that after we got to the top, we were very tired. A road came to our sight when we were on the top. And this is the exact road we should go according to the map. We were very happy at that moment. But after a while a new question rose—which direction we should go. According to the map, we should go to the direction of north. But we were not unconscious about the direction at all. So after a very strange discussion, we chose one direction. But some of them didn’t agree, and said that we should go the other direction. So I said “It doesn’t matter. If we go to the wrong way, we just take a bus to go back to Eton Hall.” So we started again.
After a 5 minutes’ walking, we got to another road that we should go to according to the map. So we were happy again, and continued our journey. But that road is not a normal one. It is on a hill, there were no buildings around and there are few cars there.
We continued our trip. We sang songs all the way. But, after 20 minutes’ walking we were still on the road. Some fellows began to complain that maybe we have gone the wrong way. Besides it was getting darker and darker. The forest alo
ng the road was so dark and I began to think of the story of cobra. Besides, there were no bus stops on that road. We became silent and walked without enthusiasm. 
But after another 5 minutes walking, we found a guideboard that indicates that we have got the Kent Ridge Park—the very places we should go to. We were excited again, because we know the following way. We climbed a very steep slop, and we have found a very exciting thing. --a anti-aircraft guns. We took pictures with it. The after anther 15 minutes walking, we got to the top of the mountain which is just next to Eton Hall. There we find a tank
and beautiful scenery.
Though we were very tired, we were so happy at that time. We knew that we could get back to Eton Hall soon. We sang songs again and even run with the heavy bag on our back. Then there was another 20 minutes’ walk before we got back to Eton Hall.
After we were back, we all were worn out. But we were so happy as if we have achieved some great goals.
This is a really wonderful explore. We have enjoyed the exercise. Now when I think of the journey I think it was really worthwhile. Every time when we had to make a decision, we did make the right one by discussion. Even though on the way some of us were upset, but we didn’t loss our confidence. After a long and tough journey, we did get back. Besides, we had some exciting finding, and enjoyed beautiful scenery. Now I believe that in life, nothing is impossible, as long as we try our best to achieve the goal and make efforts. When you meet great difficulties, don’t loss confidence, there must be a way not far away.
Last Friday afternoon, after the class over, 5 other students from Huazhong University and I decided to walk back to Eton Hall. Instead of go back on the normal way, we decided to explore a new way and long and more interesting way back to Eton Hall even though we were carrying heavy bags.
First we look at the map carefully to find a way through the Kent Ridge Park. After a long and careful discuss, we were still unsure of the exact way. But we decided to go no matter we will get lost or not. According the map, we go to the direction of the park. The map showed that there was a building blocking the way. But one of them said that there must be a way to cross the building. So we started.
But when we got to that building we were surprised that there was no way across it. Just before we decided to go back, Zhou bin(the leader of our group) said maybe we can go up stairs to the building and may find a way. Theywere all surprised and unwilling to go. The
n I said “Just try, if there is no way we can still go back.” So we went upstairs. Then to our surprise, we did find a way. (picture 1)We were very confused that whether such a strange way could lead to Eton Hall. But Zhou Bin said “trust me, you will get back to Eton Hall” Actually I knew that he was not sure at all. But he went the first and climbed the stair quickly. The stairs was so long and steep that after we got to the top, we were very tired. A road came to our sight when we were on the top. And this is the exact road we should go according to the map. We were very happy at that moment. But after a while a new question rose—which direction we should go. According to the map, we should go to the direction of north. But we were not unconscious about the direction at all. So after a very strange discussion, we chose one direction. But some of them didn’t agree, and said that we should go the other direction. So I said “It doesn’t matter. If we go to the wrong way, we just take a bus to go back to Eton Hall.” So we started again.
After a 5 minutes’ walking, we got to another road that we should go to according to the map. So we were happy again, and continued our journey. But that road is not a normal one. It is on a hill, there were no buildings around and there are few cars there.
We continued our trip. We sang songs all the way. But, after 20 minutes’ walking we were still on the road. Some fellows began to complain that maybe we have gone the wrong way. Besides it was getting darker and darker. The forest alo
ng the road was so dark and I began to think of the story of cobra. Besides, there were no bus stops on that road. We became silent and walked without enthusiasm. 
But after another 5 minutes walking, we found a guideboard that indicates that we have got the Kent Ridge Park—the very places we should go to. We were excited again, because we know the following way. We climbed a very steep slop, and we have found a very exciting thing. --a anti-aircraft guns. We took pictures with it. The after anther 15 minutes walking, we got to the top of the mountain which is just next to Eton Hall. There we find a tank
and beautiful scenery.
Though we were very tired, we were so happy at that time. We knew that we could get back to Eton Hall soon. We sang songs again and even run with the heavy bag on our back. Then there was another 20 minutes’ walk before we got back to Eton Hall.
After we were back, we all were worn out. But we were so happy as if we have achieved some great goals.
This is a really wonderful explore. We have enjoyed the exercise. Now when I think of the journey I think it was really worthwhile. Every time when we had to make a decision, we did make the right one by discussion. Even though on the way some of us were upset, but we didn’t loss our confidence. After a long and tough journey, we did get back. Besides, we had some exciting finding, and enjoyed beautiful scenery. Now I believe that in life, nothing is impossible, as long as we try our best to achieve the goal and make efforts. When you meet great difficulties, don’t loss confidence, there must be a way not far away.
That`s right,Kangli. Life`s journey is very similar. There are ups and downs and we must never lose sight of our destination. Just as you all pressed on despite the many obstacles,so too in life,we need to persevere. Furthermore you made some surprising discoveries which you`d never have found if you had taken the usual route.By the way,there are no mountains in Singapore--just hills or steep slopes.
ReplyDeleteGood analogy, Kangli.
We usually take the normal way since we are used to that or we don't have nuts to explore a new way or we are obsessed by trivials and don't have the time to do that. Actually, we are supposed to find new things to fulfill our daily life since the stability is a little boring. I really enjoyed the process you wrote about your explore.Had I been with you then, I would have joined you without hesitation.In addtion, "Just try, if there is no way we can still come back." moved me.From my point of view, sometimes we don't need to consider the result, just do you best. Perhaps that is a little impulsive, or perhaps that is the truth about braveth.
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