Wednesday, June 13, 2012
An Escape to Taman Negara
Hi there!
It has been such a long time I haven't update this space of mine. Fuhh... Been busy with WORK lately... Today's topic is An Escape to Taman Negara. On last May 12 - May 14, me and students of American Degree Transfer Program went for an escape to National Park or known as Taman Negara.
I never had any chance to go to Taman Negara before and I have no idea what does it looks like or how does it feel to be in the area. All I know, playing in mind was 'pacat', animals, rivers, boats and jungle. Somehow, I cannot imagine myself standing in the middle of the jungle or even sitting in the boat like what I've seen in TV. Hahaha! So-not-cool-me.
The journey from Kuala Lumpur took me about 3 hours and half to arrive. The scenery was scary to me as I have to passed by those ladang kelapa sawit and I met lots of cow along the way! The road has no lights at all! Geez.... Must be very dark at night. Scary! And, the road condition also not very good with lubang sini, lubang sana... OMG!
The moment when I arriving there, I was shocked and getting excited. It was so damn calming and peaceful. We stayed at Dakili Hostel which the scenery facing the river. I get more excited when I feel I breathe the fresh air, with the sound of river, bird's singing and insects sound. I can see myself in the middle of the nature. I like what I have seen. Subhanallah...
Our activity started with Jungle Trekking to Teresek Hill and Canopy Walk. So, the trekking begin in the morning after breakfast. We need to go there by boat. I was a bit afraid at first but I had promised to myself that I will enjoy this escape and feel the nature by myself. Right when we arrived, we had a quick briefing from tour guide and then here we go! We've been explained by out tour guide on every plants along the way. This include the function of the plants and when should it be used. We get more excited again when we found out lots of useful plants in the jungle! Very naturally. The platform was in a good condition because they have just rebuild and renew it. So, it was quite easy for us to walk in the jungle. Only some parts with no platforms where we need to walk on those tanah merah and lecak. Nevertheless, it was still a good experience for me and it was fun! I can still freshly remembered those time.
On the day itself, Canopy Walk was closed due to heavy raining on the other night. So, we had to cancelled the activity and proceed to Rapid Shooting and Visiting Orang Asli. I love Rapid Shooting activity because it involves water! We were all wet and surely it was fun! Students really enjoyed this activity. We smiled, we laughed, we screamed and we had fun together. Aww, I wish I could do that again...
Visiting Orang Asli was another priceless activity for me. All this while, I only watched it on TV and read it from books and magazines, but I never had any chance to meet them personally. During this activity, we can asked lots of questions about them. Usually, women are responsible to build the houses and men are required to hunting to survive. A new knowledge for me. We were given a chance to try the sumpit on a target, which is a doll. Students were really enjoyed and so do I. I tried the sumpiting activity and guess what? I won! Kene mata doll tu.... Hehehe... Finally, we took photos with them and thanked them for everything. Luckily they don't prepared us with some food and beverage. Fuhh....
Then, we went back to our hostel and rest. Get ready for the next activity which was BBQ session. Eating time!!! I like!!! Few funny pictures were snapped during that time. It showed how much fun we had together on the 2nd day. At night, we went for Night Jungle Walk to watched insects and animals. We saw spiders, sleeping birds, belalang ranting, scorpion and huge ants. Some of them saw snakes. We even saw a pair of tapir named Tahan and Suraya and also a kijang named Jamil. Aww... They were absolutely, super duper, awesomely CUTE! I took some pictures with these animals and I really love it.
On the next morning, before we pushed off to Kuala Lumpur, we went for Canopy Walk since it was open on that day. Best! Excited! Fun! I thought I felt gayat during the walking part but alhamdulillah, I was OK... Only 7 platforms opened for public and the rest were closed due to pokok tumbang. Well, at least I had the chance to be on the trails among the canopy trees and I think I like it so much as it rebuilds my confidence to walk on the high bridges.
Before we went back, for the last time, we snapped pictures together with tour guides and hostel's owner. For the last time also, I wished Goodbye to Taman Negara.
It has been such a long time I haven't update this space of mine. Fuhh... Been busy with WORK lately... Today's topic is An Escape to Taman Negara. On last May 12 - May 14, me and students of American Degree Transfer Program went for an escape to National Park or known as Taman Negara.
I never had any chance to go to Taman Negara before and I have no idea what does it looks like or how does it feel to be in the area. All I know, playing in mind was 'pacat', animals, rivers, boats and jungle. Somehow, I cannot imagine myself standing in the middle of the jungle or even sitting in the boat like what I've seen in TV. Hahaha! So-not-cool-me.
The journey from Kuala Lumpur took me about 3 hours and half to arrive. The scenery was scary to me as I have to passed by those ladang kelapa sawit and I met lots of cow along the way! The road has no lights at all! Geez.... Must be very dark at night. Scary! And, the road condition also not very good with lubang sini, lubang sana... OMG!
The moment when I arriving there, I was shocked and getting excited. It was so damn calming and peaceful. We stayed at Dakili Hostel which the scenery facing the river. I get more excited when I feel I breathe the fresh air, with the sound of river, bird's singing and insects sound. I can see myself in the middle of the nature. I like what I have seen. Subhanallah...
Our activity started with Jungle Trekking to Teresek Hill and Canopy Walk. So, the trekking begin in the morning after breakfast. We need to go there by boat. I was a bit afraid at first but I had promised to myself that I will enjoy this escape and feel the nature by myself. Right when we arrived, we had a quick briefing from tour guide and then here we go! We've been explained by out tour guide on every plants along the way. This include the function of the plants and when should it be used. We get more excited again when we found out lots of useful plants in the jungle! Very naturally. The platform was in a good condition because they have just rebuild and renew it. So, it was quite easy for us to walk in the jungle. Only some parts with no platforms where we need to walk on those tanah merah and lecak. Nevertheless, it was still a good experience for me and it was fun! I can still freshly remembered those time.
On the day itself, Canopy Walk was closed due to heavy raining on the other night. So, we had to cancelled the activity and proceed to Rapid Shooting and Visiting Orang Asli. I love Rapid Shooting activity because it involves water! We were all wet and surely it was fun! Students really enjoyed this activity. We smiled, we laughed, we screamed and we had fun together. Aww, I wish I could do that again...
Visiting Orang Asli was another priceless activity for me. All this while, I only watched it on TV and read it from books and magazines, but I never had any chance to meet them personally. During this activity, we can asked lots of questions about them. Usually, women are responsible to build the houses and men are required to hunting to survive. A new knowledge for me. We were given a chance to try the sumpit on a target, which is a doll. Students were really enjoyed and so do I. I tried the sumpiting activity and guess what? I won! Kene mata doll tu.... Hehehe... Finally, we took photos with them and thanked them for everything. Luckily they don't prepared us with some food and beverage. Fuhh....
Then, we went back to our hostel and rest. Get ready for the next activity which was BBQ session. Eating time!!! I like!!! Few funny pictures were snapped during that time. It showed how much fun we had together on the 2nd day. At night, we went for Night Jungle Walk to watched insects and animals. We saw spiders, sleeping birds, belalang ranting, scorpion and huge ants. Some of them saw snakes. We even saw a pair of tapir named Tahan and Suraya and also a kijang named Jamil. Aww... They were absolutely, super duper, awesomely CUTE! I took some pictures with these animals and I really love it.
On the next morning, before we pushed off to Kuala Lumpur, we went for Canopy Walk since it was open on that day. Best! Excited! Fun! I thought I felt gayat during the walking part but alhamdulillah, I was OK... Only 7 platforms opened for public and the rest were closed due to pokok tumbang. Well, at least I had the chance to be on the trails among the canopy trees and I think I like it so much as it rebuilds my confidence to walk on the high bridges.
Before we went back, for the last time, we snapped pictures together with tour guides and hostel's owner. For the last time also, I wished Goodbye to Taman Negara.
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