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August 22, 2013...
As I was preparing myself to go out on that night, my mind was wondering if I made the right decision, "is it safe..? going out to river at night..?"
Life jacket is on! Oh well, just hop into the boat!
There were 10 of us including a boatman and spotter. As we cruised along the river, going towards nowhere, the surrounding gets darker. I guess we already went far away from the jetty, no sound from cars or truck, no lights but only sound from boat. It was cold night and scary too. Silence among us. Suddenly, my friend shouts, “look!” he pointed at one tree.
“Oh my God!” and to my surprise, fireflies buzzing on the trees! It looks like a Christmas tree! So beautiful..!! Fireflies are greeting us~ The excitements didn't stop there because so many trees with fireflies. Seriously, I think it looks like in the city where neon lights are everywhere. I felt like I was in a magical world too…
Such a small creature that able to light other. Firefly, you amazed my world!
Somehow, it’s sad to know that fireflies only live for 2 weeks :( and after they laid eggs, they’ll die. It takes 4 – 5 months for the next adult firefly to appear and glow. I hope there is effort to conserve these fireflies. I believe the children in next generation should see these beautiful creatures.
I’d never forget the magical night that I experienced watching firefly along the Sepetang River :)
Let’s come and watch again!!
Anonymous, 23
As I was preparing myself to go out on that night, my mind was wondering if I made the right decision, "is it safe..? going out to river at night..?"
Life jacket is on! Oh well, just hop into the boat!
There were 10 of us including a boatman and spotter. As we cruised along the river, going towards nowhere, the surrounding gets darker. I guess we already went far away from the jetty, no sound from cars or truck, no lights but only sound from boat. It was cold night and scary too. Silence among us. Suddenly, my friend shouts, “look!” he pointed at one tree.
“Oh my God!” and to my surprise, fireflies buzzing on the trees! It looks like a Christmas tree! So beautiful..!! Fireflies are greeting us~ The excitements didn't stop there because so many trees with fireflies. Seriously, I think it looks like in the city where neon lights are everywhere. I felt like I was in a magical world too…
Such a small creature that able to light other. Firefly, you amazed my world!
Somehow, it’s sad to know that fireflies only live for 2 weeks :( and after they laid eggs, they’ll die. It takes 4 – 5 months for the next adult firefly to appear and glow. I hope there is effort to conserve these fireflies. I believe the children in next generation should see these beautiful creatures.
I’d never forget the magical night that I experienced watching firefly along the Sepetang River :)
Let’s come and watch again!!
Anonymous, 23
Enjoy conservation project
Piao, student, 23, Thailand
My friends and I, from ASEAN countries, were joining volunteering project at Kampung Dew in August, 2013. We were very surprised by thousand fireflies along Serpatang Riverbanks at night. In the morning, we all decided to ride the boat out and replant Berembang trees for more habitat for fireflies. We were getting dirty with mud and its extremely FUN! Just once in a while we were gone wild. Experiences in Kampung Dew is memorable and unique. I hardly forget the feeling being part of visitor and protector.
My friends and I, from ASEAN countries, were joining volunteering project at Kampung Dew in August, 2013. We were very surprised by thousand fireflies along Serpatang Riverbanks at night. In the morning, we all decided to ride the boat out and replant Berembang trees for more habitat for fireflies. We were getting dirty with mud and its extremely FUN! Just once in a while we were gone wild. Experiences in Kampung Dew is memorable and unique. I hardly forget the feeling being part of visitor and protector.