8 posts tagged “jungle”
As opposed to its name, it's no place for the untrained to climb this forest reserve. With some time to kill the next day, my friend and I decided to climb this mountain in a forest reserve in Tawau. I was told it used to be quite popular. We drove his pick-up truck to this place a few km from town.
The first thing we heard was the cry of hornbills!!! Before I could whip out my camera, they flew away...how disappointing. This is quite an amazing virgin forest. I saw some extremely large trees and some interesting plants and animals. There was also a canopy walk near the peak. The view was magnificent!
I had to go to cover another hospital for 2 weeks in a different town right after the new year. Packing my bags and going to a totally new town was a little daunting especially when I have no idea at all of the place. And I was told this town can be a little dangerous. Anyway after settling in, I decided to move around to see the place.
I met the "man of the jungle" in the wild nearby and tried the town's famous egg tarts and a pastry called UFO. Unidentified food object, I guess. It is made of a thinly baked pastry with a circular whipped egg white cream with the yolk mixed with butter at the centre. Tastes rather good and lived up to their reputation :)
Can anyone guess where is this place?
After an extremely hectic month and continuously being on call for the last 2 weeks I just couldn't take it anymore. Everybody seems to be on leave except me. Today is my free weekend, nobody's gonna bug me. I shut off my phone and took a drive into the interior. Even if I switch on my phone there is no line hah! Another photography trip :)
The 3 hour journey to my destination was breathtaking. The roads, the view, was magnificent - nothing like the hustle and bustle of KL. I started my journey at 9.30am and returned only at 6.30pm.
On the way I discovered a new butterfly farm which was recently opened. Took out my toy and had a field day. Then up the winding roads to a "not so famous" hill resort, then to the small town. Buffaloes and padi fields were everywhere. Stopped to buy some food supplies and a new slipper to use in my seach of an elusive waterfall.
Drove towards the waterfall following the signs till the road brings me to a laterite path. As in everything, improptu actions carries some risk. What I failed to ask around earlier was that you'll need a 4x4 to get to the waterfall. With my Perodua car - oops. So when I reached some real muddy road, I had no choice but to continue on foot. And whaddaya know - muds are so deceiving. I put my foot into a muddy path and down my leg goes till almost my thigh!! Like a mudtrap, it sucked my feet in. I had no choice but to disengaged my feet leaving my new slippers behind :( And the slippers were like under 3 feet of mud. No way I'm gonna put my hand into the mud searching blindly. Ouch! My new pair of slippers donated to the mud.
In the end, I was defeated my the mud and called it a day, and drove to a smaller waterfall on the way back home. A wonderful outing it was ;) Far far away from referrals and patients.
Took my new toy for another round of test drive again today. It was a scenic drive to reach the wildlife refuge. I must say I'm pretty impressed by my new toy. Unfortunately due to my enthusiastic photo shooting I slipped and injured my ankle pretty badly :( It ballooned up. Oh well, it's worth it :)
And Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu friends!
These are some of the pictures I manage to capture while hobbling around.
A most beautiful weather this morning, blue sky, great sun...ahhh the great outdoors. The temptation was too great :) Decided to skip church for this is a wonderful opportunity to go out. Not gonna stay within 4 walls.
I decided to go catch some photos of kingfishers. My fourth visit to the city bird park within a mangrove swamp. But again the birds are elusive today. Well, not all is lost. I managed to take some photos of the wildlife there minus the birds. This dragonfly was particularly challenging. Took me at least 30 minutes to get a focused shot. It was well worth it!
Shortly from my trip from Hong Kong, I had the opportunity to climb the highest mountain South East Asia, Gunung Kinabalu. The journey was a torture but well worth it. It took us an agonizing 6 hour climb to Laban Rata, then 4 hours to the peak. Just in the nick of time to view the spectacular sunrise. The journey down was another torturing 5 hours. The wind was howling and the temperature dropped to less than 8 degrees near the peak. Some of the wonderful views I managed to capture. Enjoy!
Feeling a little encouraged by some positive feedback, I shall be posting some photos here ;)
These wonderful creations that I manage to capture during my travels in the state. Magnificent creatures...enjoy!
