Four Escapees @ Escape, Escaping

Escape - the latest must visit place in Penang which is located at Teluk Bahang. After hearing stories of how challenging and dangerous the place is, I've finally tasted it myself. It is quite challenging and it is quite dangerous but it's worth the money and risk. =)

The Escapees

The entrance fee is RM48 for Malaysians and RM60 for expatriates. I think the price is acceptable considering the amount of capital invested in this project but I'm pretty sure they will recover and break even pretty soon. There are also currently developing the other piece of land which is situated just opposite the adventure park. Hotels, water parks and other entertainments will be completed by 4th quarter of 2014 (info from one of their staff). Looking forward to that!

Adventure Time!

Despite seeing a big group of people at the entrance last Saturday, the waiting time was quite minimal. The most we waited was about 15 minutes max. There are a couple of stand alone challenges, and 3 levels of Monkey business.

We started off with the Gecko Tower. A challenge where two person will compete against one another to clock the fastest time by hitting the stop button at the top of the tower. This challenge comprises of 4 levels.

Nic owning Jason

Next was the real deal, the Monkey Business, an obstacle course which comprises of flying fox, climbing, powering through ropes, etc. Some are really challenging and your hand might hurt from the thick rough ropes. We skipped Level 1 and went straight to Level 2, which wasn't a wise move, unless if you have been briefed by someone who has been there before. Jason Chew, our tour guide of the day, failed to brief us on how to end the flying fox properly. The thing about this is, you have to catch the safety nets when you end, failure to do so, will make you bounce back. This would require their staff to bring you back. I manage to catch it but Nicholes failed to do so. And the staff was complaining and murmuring non stop. Yes has the right to do so, but it's a bit rude if you do that to your customer. We just ignore him and move on to our next obstacles.

Did Level 3, which is a little more tough and definitely higher. If you are afraid of heights, you might have a hard time doing this because there is no one to push you. You are out there alone and once you look down, there is nothing (no safety net, etc) but the ground and the spectacular view from above. It took me a while to gain courage but after a few "jumps", everything will get easier eventually.

Took a break and ordered 100plus which cost RM4, Nic and Jason ordered coconut which was RM5. They said you can't bring in water but when we got in, no one really checked our begs. Food and beverage prices are way above market price but what do you expect? We're in a tourist spot.

After our light refreshment, we tried the Tubby Racer, a ride where you are required to carry your own 'Tyre'. It is quite heavy and the slope is pretty steep. Fortunately I have Nic behind me who helped kicked the 'Tyre' up. Hehehe. You can choose to go down by yourself or in a group of 3 max. We opt the second options, as it will be faster and you won't spin so much. It's like a mini roller coaster ride.

Shirley and Jason leading the way

At the Top with Nic

 We moved on to the back of the park which uses less modern equipments. Just ropes, safety harness, trees and a pole. We did Balance Beam, Tarzan's Rope and a Tree Climb there. Something that I learn from the Balance Beam, sometimes we take things and life for granted because we know we have a "safety harness" preventing us from falling. When I did that obstacle, the objective was the get to the other side of the pole without losing our balance but I felled, many times. Without the safety harness, I would have suffered broken legs, hands and skull. Same in life, sometimes we don't plan our steps carefully, we don't take our time to think of the consequences, we don't take our time to finish what we started.

Jason trying to keep his balance

Nic trying his best to stay on top

Nic chilling before the challenging tree climb

Big Foot in action

Shirley making the climb look easy =) One of the toughest girl I've ever met

Jane Swinging

Tarzan Swinging

That is why I enjoy experiential learning, it makes you reflect about things you just did and relate it to life.

At about 1pm, we almost finished everything at Escape and it was time to say good bye. I will definitely come back again because it is like a workout in a fun way and it's nice to challenge yourself and hang out with friends once in a while. It's an entertaining place for the entire family. Highly recommended. =)

Nic strutting his stuff. Oppa nic style!

It's nice to know that someone is waiting for you back home. Everyday I can't wait to go home, get all the love, licks and bites from.....

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