Bako Trip - I

Hi, I'm back. Actually I didn't disappear into thin air during the weekend. In fact, I went mountain climbing and jungle trekking at Bako National Park for a two days one night trip.

On Saturday morning, I park my little myvi at Cheryl's house and went with her family for breakfast first at pending. This trip comprises of 6 persons, Cheryl’s mum and dad, uncle, Cheryl, nick and me. So this group is divided into 2 age groups, the old vs the young. After breakfast, we went to Bako terminal to take a sampan (a type of small boat) to Taman Negara Bako. Currently the only way to reach Bako National Park is through boat. When we get ready to ride in the boat, this sign board attracts me.

Beware of crocodile!! (wtf!!) Apparently there is crocodile alive and kicking in the river. The boat trip took approximately 1 hour and a half. The trip is awesome. Sitting in the open air sampan, looking at the beautiful scenery, light breeze blowing into ur face, river water splashing unto ur face and the light bumpy ride. I got this feeling that I’m returning back to Mother Nature.


Finally, we arrive at the National Park around 10am. We put our luggage at the guest room since the cabin is not ready yet. Then we started our jungle trekking cum mountain climbing. For the first 15 minutes, I had a tough time catching up with the gang, since I didn’t do any warming up. But luckily after I get used to it, the rest of the trip is significantly easier. But still it’s hard to keep up with the old gang. (I had no idea where they get the stamina from. The truth is I’m constantly pushing myself, else I’ll feel extremely embarrassing if the uncle and aunty need to stop to wait for me)

Once we step out of the sampan, this sign board greets us.

Some of the wild plants we saw on the our trekking.

On the way to our first destination. As can be seen from the photo, I'm tired. ~_~ (can't even keep my eyes properly open)

At last, we reach our first destination, the Telok Pandan Besar Beach. (1.9km) The scenery here is breathtaking. We stopped to take a break and photo taking session.

The scenery as seen from my first destination. The view is fantastic.

I’m camwhoring around with my camera. Feeling so damn proud of myself for making it this far. (I'll most probably get "Boo" at by Cheryl when she saw this T.T)

Next: Bako Trip - II - Next destination: Telok Pandan Kecil Beach.