Well, well.... it was climbing day finally. The day that I have waited for 11 months. Gosh... Anyway, we got everyone down at the park reception after breakfast. Then a few things to do:
1. Excess luggages were left behind at the park for RM10 per piece
2. Renting of hiking pole for RM10 per piece (no more walking stick)
3. Weighing of bags for the porter cum guide to carry up for RM8 per kg
4. Giving out name tags
Once done, we were driven for another 2 km or so to the entrance where the start of the climb was. Briefing, checked our names at the counter and then off we for our adventure! Our destination for the day - Laban Rata where we will put up for the night. Almost 6km from entrance at Timpohon to Laban Rata. Do enjoy the pix taken along the way.
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| We went by the Timpohon Trail, this was the starting point. |
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| Kuinten, one of our guides, giving us a briefing. |
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| At the start of our climb, going downwards? How lovely! |
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| Hardly! Up you go! |
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| Marker at every 500m. Those were genuine smile (for the 1st km). |
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Continue with the climb please... What lovely lush green forest! | <><><><><>Look at the big bundle of bags! We were happy with our little ones.
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| Still a long way to go... Mt KK looming beyond... |
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| Love this tree! Looked as if it came out from a fairy tale. |
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Different landscape. You get lots of yellow stones.
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| Misty-misty.. weather can be erratic too. |
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| When you start seeing rocks, means you are nearing Laban Rata. |
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| Laban Rata finally. Time for the legs and heart to rest |
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| The eating place where we will have our meals. |
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| The way to the peak. That would be tomorrow's story. |
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| Beautiful daisies smilling at the sun. Lots of them! |
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| Above the clouds |
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| Gorgeous sunset! |
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| Ooppsss... what a mess! But our sleeping quarters for the night. Lights off at 7.30pm. Alarm at 1am. Good night... |
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