Cameron Highlands Adventure!!! YEAY!!!!

I just realized how active my classmates are with their blogs. There are some new comers to0.

WELCOME TO THE BLOGGING WORLD!!!! \(^^)/.

I, on the other hand, had left this blog dormant for quite a while. I’m drained of ideas and just don’t have the time to type stuffs that are hovering in my mind which I can’t wait to brag especially about the WINNING in UITM in which I was THE CAPTAIN.. Hahaha I’m still so0o0o0 excited about it. Sorry if it sounds boasty :-P

For this entry I want to share with you about my trip to Cameron highlands. My SUPERB ESCAPADE! A blend of adventure, tranquility and….

Unfortunately, I can't upload the pics here so I just link you guys to my flickr okay :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/haziahsalleh2212/sets/72157613864535917/

We depart from Amar’s house on Saturday afternoon. With five of us in the Hyundai Getz, the boot was stuffed with our bags and equipments for hiking. The journey to Cameron Highlands was supposed to be around 4-5 hours but because it was the Chinese New Year holiday, the traffic was sluggish and we only manage to arrive there around 6.30 pm.


At first we intended to hike along with the other participants up the Mount Brinchang but we haven’t performed our prayers yet when we arrived.. so0o0, we decided to just drive to the peak because if they were to wait for us, it would be too dark during the climb. SAFETY FIRST :-) Actually, our hearts were heaped with guilt back then but I really hope they understand… And I think they did because when we arrived at the camp site that night, we were welcomed with warm smiles from our dear friends :-)



The real aim of the program was actually to conquer the top of Mount Irau. A quick fact about Irau

“Mount Irau which rises at 6666 feet above sea level (2031.8 m) is located at Cameron Highlands. Its cold and breezy climate is one of the challenges that have to be faced by climbers…. The peak is well known for its scenic and majestic view…”

Another fact-->> THERE'S NO WATER POINT AND NO TOILET OKAY…..

So that Sunday we woke up early to cook breakfast and also lunch.. Oh yeah, some even woke up EARLIER to find a suitable isolated spot for personal business.. Haha get what I mean? It was icy cold and I could feel my lips and nose numbed by the chill. Everybody was clad in their sweaters and some even cover their face with ski mask. So0o0 COLD!



It was raining as we climb the mountain. I was so careless to have not bought a rain coat. I was all drenched and my soaked sweater had added some weight onto me. Quite irritated deep within but my mistake, so it was me who had to endure the soppy clothe that kept me in
discomfort…



The rain really got us worried because most of the participants were first-timers… The routes which were supposed to be easy were wet and slippery. The hike was predicted to be simple but the opposite was happening. But CONGRATULATION TO ALL!! All of us manage to reach the top and enjoy our lunch up there… My greatest GRATITUDE to Shifaa’s group for letting me eat their lunch.. Kentang ko sedap tol ar shifaa!!!! My taste buds kept them in memory hehehe

I was among the last to descend from the peak so I arrived at the camp site when it was almost dark. I was all covered by mud..

Believe it or not, I have to perform my prayer that day in this muddy outfit with no socks covering my leg and with Apip’s sweater as my sejadah.. My wudhu??? I ran my hands on the flying sheet of another group of climbers for water... FuYo0o0o0! SURVIVOR!


I prayed next to a tent in which Shifaa and Mida was also praying at the same time. As I was praying in the freezing temperature, suddenly a gush of wind blow from behind. I shivered rigorously.. I would have appreciated that if I had the scorching sun on top of me.. The wind was so violent that I thought the tent beside me would be ripped off from the ground.. I’m not exaggerating…It's TRUE..




That night the temperature went more cruel that we could not sleep.. Judin put it as “Kesejukan yang menyeksakan.. Tidur yang menyeksakan” We just can’t wait for the sun to rise. We rubbed tiger balm onto our legs and hands, but its heat was no match for the merciless coldness that was gnawing on our skin and biting our bones…. Biting our bones???? hehehe



So finally, the sun came out to save us the cute and innocent climbers :-P before sun rise, we rushed to a tower that was located less than 1 km from our camp site. But we went up quite late that we missed the striking orange color of the early sun rays that morning. When we reached the top of the tower, it was already foggy and not to forget WINDY… The temperature up there was estimated to be around 8C.. Icy cold, but it was quite refreshing up there although our sight was limited by the fog. We stayed there for about half an hour.. .



Next we enjoyed our last breakfast on top of Brinchang.. Bihun Abang Man sangat SEDAP… And so is Spaghetti Bolognaise Amar :-) Thank you for sharing hehe



Amar, Atiya, Judin, Mida and I went back by car, just like how we have arrived… We went to the BOH tea farm and had ice cream.. TQ to Judin who was the sponsor :-) and then we also stopped to shop a little bit.. I bought a strawberry pillow for myself, a tissue box cover for babah and mommy (I can’t find anything suitable for people in their age), paper clips for my friends and a box of rose tea for my nuisance cousin Pijah :-p



TQ Amar for the great hospitality and for willing to drive us to Irau.. Sorry I spilled the nescafe... TQ Mida who had finally decided to join us after a lot of twisting and turning.. And Atieya do join us again next time :-)

Hurm.. I guess that’s all about my Cameron Highlands trip.. This is one chapter that I’ll remember forever :-) labeled as: HAPPY MOMENTS