“A traveler without observation is a bird without wings...”
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| (Testing the blackfoot on a wooden bridge) |
The past few days were really lousy. I was feeling miserable. I was in no mood to talk. I was in no mood to go anywhere on Chinese New Year. When hubby suggested that we drive to Endau-Rompin I was reluctant to go at first. But I obliged as I need to get rid of this rotten frame of mind.
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| (Icy cold water in a calm shallow stream) |
We started from home after solat Asar. Stopped at Mc D Sungai besi for a late lunch. We took the hi-way direct to Yong Peng and turned back to spend a night at Hotel Sri Pelangi in Segamat. The hotel was ok, good enough a place to rest our tired bodies and minds. We slept early, snuggled closely, setting the alarm for an early start tomorrow.
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| (Driving on an uncharted road) |
Next morning after breakfast we headed to Labis and entered the Endau-Rompin National Park through Bekok. The journey into the heart of the lush and still un-touched jungle was interesting, passing through a few orang asli dwellings at Kg Kudung, Kg Tamok, Kg Kemidah and Kg Selai. From there we crossed a river over a make-shift bridge. We were lucky that the tract was dry, during the wet seasons the route could be very challenging and treacherous. Due to the condition of the track, one can only enter by using 4 wheel drive vehicles to reach Lubuk Merekek, the camping site or Lubuk Tapah where there are chalets with basic amenities.
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| (Taking a rest enjoying fresh air) |
We stayed a while to enjoy the pristine views. There are three beautiful waterfalls but all not within easy reach. The nearest is Takah Pandan, a spectacular site for water abseiling activity. Next harder to reach waterfalls are Takah Beringin and Takah Tinggi. We trekked a short distance through the undergrowth, covered by the canopy of towering trees and drenched in perspiration. And had a chance in experiencing the little leeches feasting on the veins on our feet.
The streams are clean but we noticed the after effect of the recent flooding to the surrounding areas. A lot of soil and debris were washed into the streams and some parts are still murky. Hopefully, the soil will stabilise soon and allow the surrounding undergrowth to regenerate.
After a day in the Endau Rompin park, I was recharged and my mood revived...
endau rompin ... durian tersedap di malaysia :-)
ReplyDeleteAzer,
ReplyDeleteYe ke tersedap? Cari jugak tapi sebiji pun tak jumpa. Bukan musim kut...
kalau tak guna 4WD tak boleh masuk sana ke?
ReplyDeletenong, i m definitely in awe of u.
ReplyDeletelast time i went on an adventure was on a highschool camping trip where
1) i almost got drowned coz my girlfren didn't know how to swim and she dragged me down with her and
2) the whole group got lost and we had to wade in the stream for hours, tired, thirsty and scared!
Zino,
ReplyDeleteKalau masuk ikut Bekok, Johor ni boleh drive half way sampai Kg Selai. Jalan tak lah teruk sangat, tapi some parts tu kena go slow and steady. Tapi after Kg Selai, kena cross the river dan track selepas nya hanya boleh dilalui oleh 4x4 je. Banyak ruts and ravines. Salah2 boleh patah crank shaft.
Yang takde 4x4 boleh park kereta kat Bekok. Forest ranger ada sediakan 4x4 untuk masuk dan pick up bila nak balik nanti. Kena bayar sikit je…
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Intan,
What a terrible experience… I was into outdoor activities since I was in secondary school. At least once a month we’ll go camping or biking or hiking. I have had bad experience too, kena sengat tebuan, pacat masuk telinga and macam2 lagi.. he he..
Hubby and I share the same hobby. So, whenever we have the time, we’ll go somewhere to be together and enjoy each others company, to be away from the rest of the world…
Kak Nong...seronoknya melalui semua perjalanan yang adventurous...
ReplyDeleteReally kagum dengan cara kak nong & hubby spent time together...
its lovely isnt it..wish i can go again soon....nice pics nong
ReplyDeleteLady,
ReplyDeleteMemang seronok especially kalau tengah banyak kerja dan pening kepala kat ofis.
Ada kalanya boleh duduk dalam hutan tu berhari-hari….
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Lina,
U are adventurous too. Next time nak cuba masuk Endau-Rompin Park ikut Kahang. Kata nya air terjun kat situ cantik2…
How your camping trip with hubby?
akak kalau pergi tempat mcm ni.. akak akan terjun tak masuk air?
ReplyDeletezino memang minat alam semula jadi ni.. tapi dah suggest holiday tempat2 macam tu tapi macam tak ada sambutan hehe..
ReplyDeleteSimah,
ReplyDeleteKak Nong pun suka juga mandi kat air terjun lebih2 lagi kalau cuaca panas. Boleh tidur atas batu...
Zino,
Kalau tak camping pun, gi day trip picnic pun seronok jugak. Lebih seronok dari picnic kat tepi pantai. Tak lekit badan...