By Osman Mia

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We all should, occasionally, rough it out with nature. In the immortal words of Calvin's father, "It builds character." And I may soon have the chance as my good friend—who is a frequent camper—is planning for us a group camping trip to Mount Jerai.

It awakened my forgotten memories of camping as a boy scout in boarding school. And really the best thing about it then was the campfire. We would gather around it, listen to the crackling sound and feel it's heat in the dark night. We would have activities, telling stories and singing songs.

For the upcoming camping trip, I asked about a campfire. I'm assured we will have one.