AFTER CARNIVAL HIKE TO BALANDRA BASINS.

SATURDAY: 25^TH FEBRUARY 2012.

MEETING TIME: 7:00AM

MEETING PLACE: TRINCITY MALL CAR PARK (IN FRONT TRU-VALU).

RATING: (3) FAIR.

COST: $60.TTD PER HIKER (MEMBER) - $75.TTD (NON-MEMBER).

Now as the carnival season is over, come and immerse yourself in absolute and total isolation in a river that guarantees you total privacy and enjoyment. This river is little known by many and trekking through lovely terrain that will eventually lead you to the river, there are (2) river pools to choose from….one that is ideal for both swimmers and non-swimmers and the other pool exclusively for the swimmers, for this pool in particular has no shallow ends whatsoever. You will be under heavy canopy of natural forest trees hereby shielding you totally from the hot sunshine which also hereby make the atmosphere really enchanting.

Make it a reality and be on this incredible hike into true nature.

HIKING TO BALANDRA BASINS.

v Trekking through a wide dirt road from the beginning will then lead us onto a narrow trail where slowly the forest takes its place around us as we head downhill. Great atmosphere here. Rating of this hike is (3) fair.

v As we cross a small stream, we start heading up a gentle hill, this time in total forest for about 20 minutes until we eventually come to a trail to our right where the final downhill to the river starts. The trail all the way downhill is very narrow and trekking in single file is vitally important here.

v When we eventually reach to the river, we then veer to our left and trek upstream all along shallow waters until we finally reach to the prominent pool with a small rapid to the head signaling that we’ve finally reached to our destination.

v If we veer to our right and walk a bit downstream, we will eventually reach to the top of another rapid that leads to another pool that is almost the same size of the favored pool, only that this pool has absolutely no shallow ends whatsoever, so extra caution must be taken here at all cost.

v Life jackets and other safety devices will on hand to ensure of your safety throughout.

APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR EXPEDITION

v Long/short trousers can be worn….. Your choice.

v Long/short sleeve tops can be worn….Your choice.

v Hiking shoes/trainers with good grips under the soles to be worn. No slippers or sandals please.

v A Backpack must be used hereby keeping your (2) hands totally free.

v Mosquito repellant advised.

v Drinking water, juices, snacks, and sandwiches can be bought along with you.

v Change of clothing must be left in the vehicles.