Got back from a 10-day trip to Sarawak.
The trip was very refreshing change, as it was sort of a 'adventure vacation'.
The gang (10 of us) went caving at the Mulu National Park. While we were there we also conquered the 'Pinnacles'... a steep 2.4km hike up a rocky mountain which took us almost 8hours to complete.
After that three of us (Soo Sean, Wooi Kip and myself) proceeded to the Bario Highlands while the rest went to Kota Kinabalu.
After clearing most of the back-log at work, and shifting through the photos, I've finally found time to update this blog.
There will be two parts to it, Part 1 will cover the excursion at Mulu National Park, and Miri, while Part 2 will be on Bario.
Enjoy!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Pantai Keracut & Turtle Hatchlings
Hiked to Pantai Keracut last Saturday with Wai Lian, Soo Sean, Wooi Kip, Hai Seong and Mei Yee last Saturday.
We had planned to start early, but unfortunately some folks came late… Can guess who ar?
Anyway, I had not been there for quite a while, and was truly surprised at how nicely the place is now. It is now a National Park, with a Park Office and all. We had to register at the office before starting our hike.
I must say that my fitness level deteriorated a lot….. A few years ago, I was part of the organizing committee for a teambuilding whereby we organized a treasure hunt through the trail. At that time, I hiked the whole trail 3 days in a row. Once to explore the place, the second time to place the treasure hunt clues, and finally during the actual event itself. I don’t remember the trail being that challenging at that time. But this time around, I found myself out of breath during the many steep stretches of the trail.
Time to buck up and get more physical!!!
But the hike was definitely worth it… Not only was the beach nice and clean, there’s a turtle conservatory there as well. We were quite lucky as a new batch of turtles just hatched that very morning, and were placed in a container before being released. And we were doubly lucky that the park ranger allowed us to pick up and handle the little hatchlings. They were very cute… and extremely active!!!
Posing at the jetty while waiting for the late comers...
Finally, made it up and down the hill, through the jungle and to the beach.
The gang that made it...
Egg Mayo sandwich never tasted so good and satisfying
At the jetty
With the hyper-active baby turtles
After resting a while (and many photo sessions), we hiked our way out again and had lunch at Fatty Loh Chicken Rice before heading back home.
Once back home, I had a bath and what else…. Take an afternoon nap lah!
We had planned to start early, but unfortunately some folks came late… Can guess who ar?
Anyway, I had not been there for quite a while, and was truly surprised at how nicely the place is now. It is now a National Park, with a Park Office and all. We had to register at the office before starting our hike.
I must say that my fitness level deteriorated a lot….. A few years ago, I was part of the organizing committee for a teambuilding whereby we organized a treasure hunt through the trail. At that time, I hiked the whole trail 3 days in a row. Once to explore the place, the second time to place the treasure hunt clues, and finally during the actual event itself. I don’t remember the trail being that challenging at that time. But this time around, I found myself out of breath during the many steep stretches of the trail.
Time to buck up and get more physical!!!
But the hike was definitely worth it… Not only was the beach nice and clean, there’s a turtle conservatory there as well. We were quite lucky as a new batch of turtles just hatched that very morning, and were placed in a container before being released. And we were doubly lucky that the park ranger allowed us to pick up and handle the little hatchlings. They were very cute… and extremely active!!!
Posing at the jetty while waiting for the late comers...
Finally, made it up and down the hill, through the jungle and to the beach.
The gang that made it...
Egg Mayo sandwich never tasted so good and satisfying
At the jetty
With the hyper-active baby turtles
After resting a while (and many photo sessions), we hiked our way out again and had lunch at Fatty Loh Chicken Rice before heading back home.
Once back home, I had a bath and what else…. Take an afternoon nap lah!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Long time no see... (or blog???)
Wow, it's been quite a while since my last entry.
Quite a things (a few not so good) has befallen me the past few weeks.
I'll be heading of to explore Mulu (in Sarawak mid of June). I have been training hard for the trip, as I've heard the trails are quite challenging.
So I've been hiking up bukit jambul and swimming laps at PISA to build up my stamina.
But this sudden splurge of physical activities did take its toll on me. First of all, I sprained my ankle quite badly on one of my trips down Bukit Jambul. That put me out of action for a couple of weeks.
And last weekend, I had a fever. Haven't had one for a while, that i forgot how terrible it felt. My body (especially the joints and muscles) were aching; not to mention the headache.
Anyway, that is all over now, thankfully. And I have re-started my training in earnest again. Though i only have 2 more weeks before the trip.
Was planning to hike up Bkt Jambul today. But unfortunately had to make a U-turn and head back as the road leading up the hill was badly jammed. Not sure why. Accident perhaps.
Ended up just toying around with my dumbbells at home.
Hopefully, the remaining two weeks will be good for me.
Quite a things (a few not so good) has befallen me the past few weeks.
I'll be heading of to explore Mulu (in Sarawak mid of June). I have been training hard for the trip, as I've heard the trails are quite challenging.
So I've been hiking up bukit jambul and swimming laps at PISA to build up my stamina.
But this sudden splurge of physical activities did take its toll on me. First of all, I sprained my ankle quite badly on one of my trips down Bukit Jambul. That put me out of action for a couple of weeks.
And last weekend, I had a fever. Haven't had one for a while, that i forgot how terrible it felt. My body (especially the joints and muscles) were aching; not to mention the headache.
Anyway, that is all over now, thankfully. And I have re-started my training in earnest again. Though i only have 2 more weeks before the trip.
Was planning to hike up Bkt Jambul today. But unfortunately had to make a U-turn and head back as the road leading up the hill was badly jammed. Not sure why. Accident perhaps.
Ended up just toying around with my dumbbells at home.
Hopefully, the remaining two weeks will be good for me.
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