Sekinchan, Kuala Selangor 1 Day Trip

Nov 30 going Sekinchan 1 day trip with my friends and also colleagus of my friend. We started with breakfast at Bangsar and I got my summon for not paying parking fees. Not a good start (T.T). After that we went to Kuala Selangor Nature Park. We went to Bukit Malawati for the view and also visited the museum. the museum is quite small but we can know the origin of some places name in Kuala Selangor and see some old weapons.

Then we visited Taman Ikan Tawar. It is quite interesting to see the trap used and variety of fish.

 At Kuala Selangor, seafood is a must! After having seafood for lunch, we had coconut and durian as dessert. I didn't eat durian.
Our next stop is well known in Sekinchan... paddy field! The weather is not very good but luckily no rain.

 We rent bicycles and cycled around paddy field. Thanks my friend who lead me in front... tried single one and fell (>_<). First time cycling this type of bicycle. Had a lot of fun.

After cycling, we went to the beach, not very clean but there's seashells everywhere. We also had BBQ at the beach. My stomach is not satisfied but the environment is good.

After dinner, we went to jetty to see fireflies but closed.... So, we just go back home.

Gunung Nuang Hiking

16 November 2013
Early in the morning.... 5.30am meet at Hulu Langat. Wake up super early in the morning, start to hike before the sunrise at around 6.30am... I was like.... "what am I doing?!"

Sam, me and Jaycee

Three of us going together, but Jaycee was left behind on the way because her ankle was pain. Sam and I were hiking together all the way. Really appreciate his help and support. I would not be able to make it without him.

First, it's a long~~~ road to Kem Lolo. The view is nice, but  it's quite discouraging to know that it is the simplest and just the beginning when we reach Kem Lolo after a few hours.

From Kem Lolo to Kem Pacat, there's more ' going up' hike in the jungle. We also have to cross a few rivers. There is waterfall too. Around 10am we reached Kem Pacat.

 The most terrible part I experienced is from Kem Pacat to Puncak Pengasih, as the trail is super steep ( 65 degree?) I really climbing using hand, and it's really exhausting but at the same time exciting.

I just realised I keep using 'peace' sign when i take photo (-.-'')

Around 11.30pm we reach Puncak Pengasih. To be honest, it totally doesn't seems like a peak when we reach and see the sign board. We didn't continue to Nuang peak because we might have to spend 1.5 hours one way and the cut off time is 12pm. The weather also seems cloudy.

Unfortunately, it was raining when we go down. Going down the super steep road is difficult, but going down the super steep and slippery road is much more difficult. I am really exhausted and experienced uncountable falls. Slip and fall is usual but my hand hit a spiky plants and hurt my finger. Another unforgettable fall is that my right leg step on a loosen root and then deep into the water, I hardly stand up and regain my balance.

We have muddy river and waterfall all the way (where we step on). I remember a term used by a uncle we met in this hike- 'mud skating'. 

My leg was very weak in the last few hours, especially the left leg as I always lost balance in a sudden. 'soft' and 'sour' in chinese... like lemon marshmallow (-.-'').
Finally we reach about 5pm. My leg is super tired and toe is painful. Thanks Sam who accompany, support and help me all the way and Jaycee who invite and wait us.

This hike actually makes me think of a few words and sayings....
1) Overestimating.
I know about this hike form meetup group, and I know the meetup group from my friend, Jaycee. We have decided to go Kota Kinabalu for Mount Kinabalu next year and Jaycee said it is a good idea to try Nuang. There are some reason why I think I'm overestimating myself
i) It is written 'Very hard' for the activity and I must admit that my stamina is low and I seldom hike.
ii)This is the first full day hike for me and yet I chose a very hard one.
We both know we might not able to reach the peak, yet we decided to try it out. Although I feel satisfaction and achievement of reaching Puncak Pengasih but I actually suffer muscle pain for a few days. Haha.


2)You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.
It is applicable when I walking down the hill. I was exhausted, and painful but the only way I can choose is continue walking down. Keep telling myself that I can do it. and at last... I've made it! This is not the first time for this year. As I experienced the similar situation for rock climbing... not allowed to go down and yet exhausted up there. Sometimes, you just have no choice, neither going back, nor giving up... but to move on.

Taiwan family trip

Went Taiwan from 13 Oct till 20 Oct with family. My sister planned the whole trip and I wrote it late... so I forgot a lot >< Just refer to her itinerary and memory from pictures... hope to record it before all fade.

10月13號: 接機，住西門町

14號:十分老街及瀑布，基隆吃海鮮，九份，基隆夜市

On our way to shifen, we stop by Jingtong which got a lot of bamboo and railway there. Post a postcard too.

Shifen is an interesting place where we fly lanterns on railways. Then we go to see waterfall.

The lunch is superb! Seafood! Yummy~ After that we go Jiufen shopping. Tofofu dessert is the best there ^^

基隆夜市 is food everywhere! rambang mata @@

15號: lavender garden, 內灣

had our lunch while watch old movie

had lavender teatime

"the founders" of lavender garden

16號: 日月潭，九族文化村，住盧山溫泉

 This day I fall in love with owl... tradition guardian for one of the ethnic group. 

I feel excited to play 2 game listed below... For the roller coaster... It's 360 degree and leg is left hanging... Thrilling! Dance their traditional dance before leave. 

『馬雅探險』以台灣第一懸吊式雲霄飛車，4.5G重力刺激您的腎上腺素和心跳；『UFO歷險』是目前全台最大的自由落體設施總高度85公尺，可同時搭載40人，享受重力加速度的極速快感的同時，一攬園區美景

retrieved from http://travel.network.com.tw/tourguide/point/showpage/45.html

盧山溫泉 is another great experience... There's a public hot spring and the weather is cool~ I experienced going to cool pool after hot pool and vice versa... I enjoyed the spa too.  

17號: 清境農場，馬術表演，小瑞士花園，紙箱王，回台北

I love the beautiful scenery so......much! Feed lamb and watch the performance of horses too.

18號：陽明山，小油坑火山，泡湯，漁人碼頭，淡水老街，士林夜市

This time hot spring is in a room alone... control the temperature by my own too.

19號：幾米公園，購物（101大樓，新光三越，或者其它百貨公司）

My sister and I are Jimmy's fans~ We like his books... although the park is small but we have fun walking around and take photo. 101 Tower... where my dad bought me an unforgettable cap.

20號：travel back after final shopping @ sogo

Singapore 3D2N

First time going oversea with friend, Winnie although just neighbor country... really feel excited. On our way to Singapore. We saw the rainbow ring... double! It is really amazing and beautiful.

26 Sept 2013
We reach there in the afternoon and after settling down... our first POI is Safari. River Safari and Night Safari.
The River Safari is new there, we decided to pay a visit because we never went to a river safari before and it seems interesting. Only when we buy the ticket, we get to know that we have less than 2 hours to complete our visits there because it's late. So, we have to speed up. We are both excited when we know there's panda after we bought the tickets.The River Safari is really worth visiting.

First time being that close with a crocodile because it's in a aquarium. It's really huge! It's Indian Gharial.

Panda!!! This is Kai Kai, the male one. Jia Jia is shy so I didn't see her. 

This is beautiful!

 For night safari, not much photos taken as it's dark. Good experience of observing animal in the dark but I think I would prefer seeing them clearly in the day than night. We also watch the show in night safari.

 There's Singapore zoo that has polar bear! but we didn't go, will visit next time if got chance. At night, we went to Marina Bay, but unfortunately the skypark is closed because we are late (T.T). At least we took some nice photo and night view there.

27 September 2013

We visited the Universal Studio! Watched all the Stage Show including Monster Rock (Vampire, Frankenstein, Mummy etc were singing and dancing... Rock!), Waterworld ( live stunts and explosion etc), Donkey Live ( interactive show with Donkey). We also watch 'Lights, Camera, Action!' hosted by Steven Spielberg (setting for a hurricane in a room). I really amazed by the show. We played Shrek 4D Adventure, Madagascar Crate Adventure, Transformer The Ride 3D Battle, and Accelerator. 

At night, we met my friend, Pauline and Nitous and went clubbing at Clark Quay. 

The next day I go and meet my friend in Singapore, Zhen Hou. Then we go back KL. Thanks my friend Rebecca who have dinner with me and send me home. I really enjoy this trip although not much place I have visited. The transportation is very convenient and safe. I would consider revisit Singapore next time (^.^)