Hiking the Syabas Trail...

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better..." - Albert Einstein

(The beginning of the Syabas Trail)

The weather was fine and it was breezy and cooling early in the morning.

Today we explored another jungle trail, one of the many in FRIM. The Syabas trail starts at the end of a tarmac road leading to the water encatchment area. The air was fresh and it was fairly cooling and shaded for a relaxing stroll. But still, we were sweating buckets.

Half way, we turned back as it was too late to complete the hike...

(A tarmac road, a steep climb)

(There was a Forest Run earlier)

(Another small waterfalls)

(Tired and sweating buckets)

FRIM jungle walk...

"After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb..." - Nelson Mandela

(A cooling small waterfalls of FRIM)

Just recently, we figured out another jungle trail leading to the other part of FRIM.

The trail starts from the Kepong Botanical Garden, ascending a little steeply at first till we reached a partly hidden small waterfalls. The water flows from the mountain and best for washing our sweating face and chilling our tired feet in the cool water. From here on we trekked downhill and reached the tarmac road leading to other attractions in FRIM.

We trekked back to the Botanical Garden using another route. The total trekking distance today was 6.22 km.

(We have the trail to ourselves)

(A cool morning walk in the jungle)

(Another jungle trail leading to the mountain)

(A campsite in the jungle)

(Reseach Centre in FRIM)

(A clusters of chalets)

(Meeting regular cyclists and joggers)

Selera Rimba exotic food ride...

"Look beyond your problems and you'll see solutions everywhere..."

(Lunch is ready as early as 11.00 am)

03°42′32.31″N 101°10′27.5″E

3.708976, 101.174305

It was raining heavily last night. This morning the weather was a little better.

We decided to go for a ride and took the LATAR and Plus highway, exiting at Bukit Tagar and rode towards Sabak Bernam.

(A beautiful day for a day ride)

(Less traffic on the rural road)

(Masjid Noor Hidayah Felda Sungai Tengi)

(Passing through Felda Soeharto)

If you’re looking for a decent place to have a rest or a lunch break, Restoran Selera Rimba along Jalan Sungai Panjang is a good place to stop. The restaurant has gained fame primarily for serving exotic dishes, attracting curious foodies and tourists interested in trying out something for novelty’s sake.

(Major road works along the route)

(Having an early lunch at Restoran Selera Rimba)

We reached the restaurant quite early but our tummies were already grumbling. There were already people having their early lunch. The place is relaxing especially after the long ride. The restaurant is nestled within serene and green surroundings, making the place very quiet and peaceful.

We ordered rusa goreng berlada, kari udang galah complemented by sambal belacan, tempoyak and ulam-ulaman to eat with steaming hot rice.

After the heavy sumptuous lunch, we rode back home taking a different route.

Amir 5th Birthday...

"Life should not only be lived, It should be celebrated!"

(A birthday cake for Amir)

Wish you a very Happy Birthday. 

May life lead you to great happiness, success 

and hope that all your wishes comes true! 

Happy 5th Birthday Amir!

(Cheeky siblings, Hana and Amir)

(Celebrating Amir's birthday at Putramas Apartment)

Beautiful morning walk at Taman Botani...

"True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body..."

(The mountains and the lakes, a serene atmosphere)

The Kepong Botanical Garden is located behind Taman Ehsan Klinik Kesihatan where the FRIM second entrance is situated. There is a guard house at the entrance and one need to pay RM1 entrance fee to enter the park. There is ample car park in the compound but you have to pay RM5 per vehicle.

(The second entrance to the park)

(Neat beautiful landscape)

(Many hidden path leading to the hills)

(Rare fruits of Malaysia)

The park is developed to be the center for living plant collections mainly for Malaysian plants. This garden will create research opportunities in botany, horticulture, landscape and other related fields. Plants from the wild will be systematically collected and planted in the garden for display and as a center for ex-situ conservation. Horticulture and landscaping education, research and development will be another strong feature of the park.

(A path for jogging and walking)

(A garden of Ginger family)

(A smaller lake with lots of tortoises)

(A bridge crossing between two lakes)

Taman Botani FRIM Kepong is a place for people who loves nature. This place is vast and well-maintained but it can get pretty crowded. From as early as 6.00 am, people come for their morning walks or jogs there. There are gazebos and shelters for picnics too. You’ll get the chance to admire varieties of blooming flowers or watch fishes or tortoises swimming in the clean lake. There are a few herbs and spices gardens. There are choices of walking paths within the park with one leading into the hills where people can hike up the mountain and if you are on the right track, you’ll find beautiful waterfalls in the vicinity.

(Conifers, Cycads, Ginkgo, and Gnetophytes)

(Many picnic areas around the lake)

(RM1 entrance fee to the park)

(The detail map of Taman Botani Kepong)