Having exhausted ourselves with a multitude of tasks and new experiences the whole day, we were all ready to call it a day. But, it ain't over till the fat lady sings! Another highlight was about to unfold. The bus stopped at Pak Tohiron’s House, not far from where we departed earlier. Knowing full well that we were half-dead at this point, and to reward us for the sweat and toil we underwent this morning, the organizer generously treated us to a special dinner, one that even money cannot buy – dining in the middle of lush green paddy fields, with a stunning sunset as the backdrop! It was a dinner with an awesome view. Savouring the sumptuous meal prepared especially for us, we were moved beyond words and overcome with emotions. This wasn’t the end yet. Soon after dinner, a huge projector screen was set up before the paddy fields. Yes, it was our time to present the photo documentaries that each team had produced in the morning. What else can be more refreshing than giving a presentation outdoor, surrounded by stunning views? Our team Fatin’s spirit literally soared at that moment. Backed by Trevor’s (the Producer) remarkable presentation skills, our team received The Best Documentary Photography award. Most importantly, one of the judges was none other than our country’s very own Arthur Teng - a famous veteran photographer in Malaysia. Each of us in my team received a prize of 10kg rice pack from Sekinchan, what a way to end a fruitful away day!

By the end of this year, the earth will see 225* new grown mangroves trees on its surface, and this translates to a reduction of 2925 pounds of CO₂ and the generation of $140625 worth of O₂ in a year**. Mangroves found new home, mudskippers are happier, migratory birds are singing, and humans are healthier. Lets us go green today…all the way. Set it as your Next mission folks!

* 15 teams multiply 3 Comp-Mat per team multiply  5 seedlings per Comp-Mat
** A healthy tree stores up to 13 pounds of CO₂ annually, and generates $31,250 worth of oxygen over a 50-year lifetime