Discovery of the forbidden treasure

by Min Kaung Wint Mon (Thailand)

I didn't expect to find Myanmar

‌ The moment goes off with the past, but I still preserve the memories I would like to imprint indelibly. It was an adventure to Bin-Ga-Lan waterfall located inside the jungle in Myanmar. ‌ This 50 feet tall, aquatic blue plunge with a foamy water pool underneath had been abandoned by the visitors because of tremedous floods and notorious falls. Unexpectedly, with the help of a local, I discovered this untouched, forbidden treasure during a torrential rain. The unease, precarious and troublesome journey took nearly 2 hours to end at my final destination. After a long and tiring walk, I had to clamber arduously over the rocks to get close to the cliff. ‌ On arrival at the top of the waterfall, I almost became frazzled and enervated unbearably. All of a sudden, I was stunned into slience by the fascinating scene momentarily. I felt as if my exhausation was taken away by the magic. I appreciated its thrilling bird's eye view together with the burbling sounds as the fall roared along its journey. I guessed none of us would escape from its irresistable dreamy beauty. One would surely venture to dive into the pool! ‌ Then, a downstream way beside led me to the swimming pool where I had to wade across the thigh-deep stream to approach the rock to collapse. Here, the spout showered down on me with the sprinkling sprays. It looked like the fall powered down acrimoniously and tumbled into the hole. The stupendous vibration coming from the waterfall was reinforced by the clamorous sound of trees nearby. The freezing cold environment sent shivers down my spine ever more. ‌ Though, I gasped with astonishment at its magnificence and found a deeper meaning to its existence with no intention. And, I didn't realize how the time flew by as I couldn't evade its capture. Saying goodbye wasn't enough for my sorrowful departure, but left me with a monumental achievement. I wish I could explore this engraved memoir one day.