This was our closing trip for 2018 which was actually postponed too many times before due to several reasons. EVJ went there before and he was ecstatic when he got back and said that this is a must do. And after this trip, I definitely second that (^^)/
The starting point is Kg, Teritidon, Kota Belud. We started really early that morning. We were suppose to depart at 4 am but I mistakenly put my alarm clock on silent and only woke up at 3.30 am. All my isi isi steamboat were thawed but I needed to fry them first to make them last for the night. So there I was, with eyes half opened, grabbing the frying pan, turning on the stove, pouring the oil and then deep frying all the items. My dad was already up at that hour, waiting to go for congregational morning prayer at the masjid. I noticed him watching me in a curious look hahaha maybe he thought I was sleep walking or something hahaha
We stopped for morning prayer in Tuaran, arrived at the starting point at around 7am. I think we were on gravel road for about 45 minutes before arriving at the village. There, we registered, did some warm ups, given some briefing about the trail, the activities and safety and off we went!
NK was asking me before the trip whether the trail is strenuous. I confidently said "NO" because EVJ described it as "OK JAK". Truthfully, it was quite a challenge since we have loads on our backs and I even had cramps (Cis bikin malu~). The first part of this trail was a long climb which I didn't expect. However, it's the clear path type, with no annoying stems and barks on top of you that you have to duck, or any fallen trees that you have to cross. So it was just the inclination that was a challenge.
We arrived at the base camp at noon. We had with us some packed lunch, but EVJ went to cook some Maggi Laksa as well since he brought like 10 packets. I was surprised to see the facilities are actually convenient for a shed like this.
The water source was nearby, there was a proper toilet, they have a place for bonfire and the guides even have a vegetable garden next to the shed! They have pumpkins, chillis, ladies fingers, lemon grass etc. I enjoyed guessing just by looking at the leaves because most of them are not ready for harvest yet, not a single bud. I'm pretty good at it because I'm actually from a family that loves to garden.I don't like to get my hands dirty, though lol
The water source. I was a bit curious how the source was like and during our hike to the 'peak', we got the chance to see it. I don't have the picture of the 'technology' though but I was awed by the simplicity.
We slept on plastic sacks. No complains, I slept like a baby. I wasn't careful enough with the leeches! They came biting me at night because I didn't spray the repellent!
My favourite would be when we went caving that evening. I wished the activity was longer lol. We wade inside the water, enjoyed ourselves at this small waterfall inside the cave and there was a section where there were birds nests.
Personally, I think the activities were simple (ceyh padahal cramp kan hahaha)
But it might be challenging to those who are not water confident, who are uncomfortable with being in dark, small spaces and those with weak upper body strength since there were a bit rock climbing involved.
The next morning we went for a short hike to the peak that overlook the majestic Mount K.
I've been keeping this post for too long in the draft, so I keep it short and sweet hahaha
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