Bako Trip - III

Attack by the Monkey

On Sunday morning, it's pouring cats and dogs at Bako. When I finally woke up the next morning, it's 9.30am already. However, the older gang already went out for their morning walk while the others are still fast asleep in the bed.

Since I woke up already, I don't plan to wake up the others, I took my detective book and biscuit, and went out to the veranda to sit there and read my book. While I'm engrossed reading my book and looking at the nice scenery around me once in a while and listening to the sound of the waves hitting the beach., I heard a loud thump. When I tore away my eyes from the book, I actually saw a Monkey on the railing.

The nasty bad monkey who attack me

Bad monkey opening the aluminiun foil and ate all my breakfast.

Needless to say, I was making a fool out of myself by eating alone out in the open air. That damn monkey suddenly walk over and attack at me while I'm busy taking photo of it. It was really a shock when the monkey suddenly jump over towards me. I was so scared that I quickly hide myself into the bedroom. BUT~~~~~

My eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw a Monkey at my bed. I can't stand it anymore. I shouted and woke up Cheryl and Nick. And the monkey ran out of the window in less than a second. I quickly retold me encounter to them and Nick went out to the veranda to check out. While Cheryl and I are busy closing up the windows. Apparently these monkeys are so intelligent in a way, since they know to open the mosquito netting and group work.

Monkeys everywhere on the ground and walkway. The most I calculated is 6 Monkeys

We called for our sampan to pick us up at 11.30am. On the way back, we actually saw a real life crocodile sunbathing on one of the pipe! Luckily it's not a full-grown croc. In my opinion, I think it's a teenage crocodile.

Crocodile sunbathing (Can you spot it?)

Back home, this is the present from Bako~ Sunburn...
And body ache.. for 2 days

Bako Trip - II

Telok Pandan Kecil Beach

Now, our second part is to jungle trek to Telok Pandan Kecil Beach. By now, the sun is scorching hot! I can feel the sunlight penetrating into my t-shirt burning my tender skin. =P Along the way, we didn’t do much talking. All our focus was on reaching our destination soon. The sooner the better so that I can rest and get some shade away from the hot sun.

After continuing trekking for an hour, we reach the peak of a small hill where there is no trees at all. On top of the cliff where we are standing, we can oversea the beautiful beach, which is where we are heading next, Telok Pandan Kecil Beach. The surface of the rock is funny here. Apparently the cliff we are standing on has an uneven surface, with moon-like surface. We didn’t stay long at the cliff. I do not have the intention to get dehydrated up there.

The view from the peak

A very tired me. (As predicted)

Weird surface on the cliff.

Next our journey is all the way downhill. Climbing downhill is always not as hard as climbing uphill. So, within 45 min we finally reach our destination.

A very very tired ME

By then, the midday hot afternoon sun is as its full blossom, showing its powerful sunray down on us mercilessly. Once my feet touched the sandy beach, I half hearted run all across the beach to the shady area. There, sitting under the rocks (which naturally form a cave-like view) we had our picnic. After lunch we explore around while taking photos.

The cave like shady area where we are having our picnic aka lunch.

Exploring while taking photos...

More photo taking

This is the full view of the beach we are having our lunch at. Telok Pandan Kecil Beach.

Some of the weird stones there at the beach. (looks like crocodile mouth to me)

We stay around at the beach for an hour like that. After that, it’s all the way back to our point 1. Needless to say, the way back is not so tiring, (Guess my body is getting used to it) but the weather is the main culprit here. It’s just damn HOT!! Like I’m walking in a dessert. Finally around 4pm, we reach our cabin, not before I drank 1 can of 100plus and 1 big glass of cold water to stop my heat stroke.

After bath, basically we all slept like a pig until dinner time. On our way to the café, that’s when we really saw a real life pig. Cheryl’s mum called it the bearded pig. (As these pigs really go have beard on their face)

Bearded pig (An ugly creature in my opinion)

Next we talk a scroll by the beach before we had dinner. Needless to say again, the beach is such a pretty sight when it’s sunset time. Here are some of the photos….

The sunset sky

The beach during sunset (This is one of my favorite photo)

The red sky

And that marked the end of Day 1.

Next, Bako Trip – III (Attack by the Monkey)

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.

Is marriage scared

Now, most of you will probably wondering why am I putting up the topic "Is marriage sacred?". This is the topic that has been going through my mind since last night. And finally I would be able to pen it down here in my blog.

Last night, I was following my mum to go to a sister's house for our weekly church home meeting. When the meeting finish and on our way home, my mum suddenly told us that one of the lady who was attending the meeting too (a first timer, since I never saw her before) was actually abandon by her husband! Yes, you heard me correctly. ABANDON by her own husband. Somemore, during the meeting, the lady bring along two sons, who are still young, most probably around 3-5 years old only.

I'm really saddened with the situation that this world has become. Marriage is not consider as life-long nor is it sacred anymore. Where is all the bows and promises made during the wedding? (not to mention the commitment too) Imagine the young mother, who is only in her early 30's, bringing up two young children on her own. How her heart must be broken into thousand pieces when her husband left her. And the young children, what will happen to them? When they grow older and release that their own biological father actually left them. I really cannot imagine....

Here, I would like to share a story that I heard and I think it's very meaningful (To readers of Little Rainbow, by now u should know that I never really talk about religion thingy in my blog, but I would like to make an exception today) I called it the footprints story.

Here, the beach is consider the heart. When you are feeling happy, it's like walking side by side with Jesus on the beach. And from the beach floor, you will see there are 4 footprints along the trail. However, when you are facing problem or when you are depressed, there is only 2 footprints left on the beach. Why? Because you had abandon Jesus? or the other way round, Jesus abandon you?

The answer is, there are only 2 footprints left on the beach because Jesus is actually carrying us from His back. When the situation become so hard to breath, Jesus never abandon us. In fact, He willingly shoulder all our pain and burden.
*I'm not very good at telling this story, but I hope the story gets thru...

I just hope that this young lady will be able to heal as time passes. Among all the scars in the world, emotional scar is the hardest to heal.... hardest to forget.... hardest to let go.... Although she might lost hope in Human, I hope she will be able to seek santuary from God.

Let's pray this young mother will be able to stay strong for her sons' sake.

TVB newest drama series

Last night, I watched the latest TVB drama series (currently still downloading) "The master of Tai Chi". Continously watched 5 episodes last night after dinner without taking a break. Tonight if I still have the time, I will continue my persuit. ^_^ (Although the latest episode available for downloading is only Episode 11) The drama was lead by one of the chinese actor that I really like

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Vincent Zhao Wen Zhou.

I always had the liking for martial arts actor since when I'm small. I think all these guys are really "Man" in the movie. Especially the character "Wong Fei Hung". I grow up watching these type of movie. That's why my favorite chinese male actors are Jet Li and Zhao Wen Zhou. It's not the typical Andy Lau or Tony Leung nor pretty face boy Takeshi Kaneshiro.

In most of the 80's or 90's movie, most of the movie/drama starring Jet Li/Vincent Zhao is the typical male character with supreme martial art skill/kung fu. Although they are the top in their field, apparently they have no social skill how to court girls or have a decent talk with opposite sex. But this does not mean that they do not care for their love one (which in fact they really care a lot about their love ones, just brotherhood/mission in life is more important than lover).

Hehe.. last time I used to think that this is the type of guy that I will fall in love with. But after growing up and having relationship, I notice that this is not the typical guy category that girl will look for as future boyfriend/husband. Haha... So, my dream scatters. But still..... I like watching their movie.

p/s: I do think they are really handsome. Although some might say they are so-so.

New York Girl

Hehe.. was doing blog hopping when I accidentally went to Rose's World and came upon this personality test. Apparently Rose is a Rome girl. So, I decided to take this little personality test and check up which city do I belong to. Haha.. turn up that I belong to New York City.

Am I really that fast?

You Belong in New York City

You're the energetic, ambitious type. And only NYC is fast enough for you. Maybe you'll set yourself up with a killer career Or simply take in all the city has to offer.

What City Do You Belong In?

Jewelery Box

Was watching the Korean drama from the china satellite just now, and I saw this main actress got a very big and classy jewelery box.


WHICH makes me wanna have a jewelery box as my own. But as most of u know, there is not much variety of jewelery boxes here in Kuching. As of now, I put all my little "Bling-Bling" in a present box. (All in a mess actually, since there is no compartment to differentiate the different stuff, such as bracelets, necklaces, anklets and swarms of earrings. (No, sorry to disappoint you, no ring here)
So, readers of Little Rainbow, may I have a jewelery box as my birthday present this year? Hehe...