next trip

My next trip is to Borobudur, a place I have always wanted to go since Angkor Wat. I had better list down all the things I need to bring.


Clothings:
Two 3/4 pants
Two shorts
Five tops
Two tops for night
Innerwear
Toiletries:

Misc:
Traveller's adapter
Digital camera/ DSLR
Charger for camera & phone

Accommodation:
http://www.travellerspalm-kl.com/
http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/NumberEightGuesthouse-KualaLumpur-12476?
Pondok Lodge--> 20-2C, Jalan Changkat Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Tel: 603-2142 8449Fax : 603 -2145 9809
Geen Hut Lodge --> 48, Tengkat Tong Shin, Bukit Bintang, W.P. Kuala Lumpur, 50200.Tel: 603-21423339, 603-21426339
Eight --> No 8-10, Jalan Tengkat Tung Shin, Kuala LumpurTel: 603-21442050Fax: 603-21444250

Perak Adventure 7 - 9 March 08

The itinerary

D01 SINGAPORE / GOPENG

2300hrs Assemble in Newton Hawker Center
2330hrs Depart for 2ndlink
0030hrs Clear 2nd link, customs and immigration.
0045hrs Proceed to Gopeng

@ 9.30pm, I left my deadline to go on the trip. It was with more burden that I left but well, I just needed to go.

We set off at 11.30pm and I thought we could go through the custom without a hassle but it was not so. We literally waited for 3 hours to clear! I have never waited that long!

D02 WHITE WATER RAFTING/PINNACLE ADVENTURE/IPOH SHOPPING
0730hrs Arrive Ipoh.
0800hrs Breakfast @ own expense
1000hrs Meet up with Nomad staff at Gopeng town. Proceed for the activity of the day: Whitewater Rafting – Tackle 22 rapids on Sg Kampar ranging from Grade 2 to 3+. Every trip begins with a full safety briefing and demonstration. Type V lifejackets, which are US Coast Guard approved for commercial whitewater rafting. Our highly experienced guides are all certified to Australian Canoe Federation whitewater safety and rescue standards.
1330hrs Packed Lunch
1500hrs Proceed for Pinnacle Adventure: The Pinnacle Adventure is a unique aerial circuit built on Nomad Adventure’s property in Gopeng that is unlike anything in the world. Participants conquer a series of high rope obstacles set amidst limestone pinnacles and lush forest trees. The obstacles include a combination of rock climbing, bouldering, high ropes course and via feratta obstacles set in a multitude of configurations. With routes of various difficulties, the entire group will engaged in this exciting activity.
1900hrs Dinner @ own expense
1930hrs Shopping at Ipoh
2100hrs Check-in @ YMCA

We reached Gopeng Town at 10am instead and we immediately went straight into whitewater rafting. Although the waters was rather calm, it was made fun because of the enthusiasm exhibited by the guides.


We proceeded for Pinnacle Adventure after buffet lunch. It was really an adventure because it was in the midst of the forest, so unlike those that I attempted back in Singapore. The owner then asked me to go the more challenging ones and why not?


I was scared. My legs were shaking because it was so high up. Each step, I took with great care. At one obstacle, I stopped and shouted, "How do I do this?"


"Just grab the rope and swing like you did when you were young!"


My reply? "I didn't do all these in my childhood!"


Dang! WHat the heck! I just got to do it. No turning back. And I did it. Just swing! Simple!


Through the course, I realised that there is really a lot of things we can achieve. If only we are not limited by our own fears.

D03 GOPENG/GUA TEMPURONG/SINGAPORE
0630hrs Rise and Shine
0730hrs Breakfast @ own expense
0830hrs Check out at YMCA. Proceed to Gua Tempurong
0930hrs Gua Tempurung - this cave is where you will be walking in and crawling out!!! Gua Tempurung, one of Perak’s premier attractions. Half of this massive cave system has been developed as a tourist cave with a concrete walkway and lights. The other half has been left undeveloped and it is an adventure-caving route. Participants will get to explore many huge caverns and some tight squeezes. Expect to crawl in the dark and to get completely wet as you squeeze through the underground river passage.
1200hrs Packed Lunch. Clean up.
1330hrs Proceed back to Singapore
1900hrs Dinner @ own expense
2230hrs Arrival in Singapore

It went as planned. =)

THINGS TO BRING
Passport / Student Pass / Visa (for foreigners)
Money
T-shirts
Trousers / Track Pants / Slacks / ¾ Pants
Sweater / Jacket
Optional: Pyjamas / Sleep-wear
Track Shoes / Walking Shoes Slippers
Cap / Hats
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Soap & Shampoo / Comb
Snacks / Drinking Water
Plastic bags to store dirty clothing
Haversack for day trips
Own medication (such as panadol, medicated oil, eye drop, asthma inhaler etc)
Optional: Camera, film & spare batteries.

Gunung Datuk 1-2 Feb 2008

First started thinking about trekking when I was bored at work and very much missed the times at Mt K. So popped by Singapore Adventurers' Club website and saw the advert and signed up with the interest of Peggy.

Gunung Datuk (870m) is located in the state of Negri Sembilan and provides one of the best climbs for a mountain under 1000m.

Itinerary

Day 0

2230 – Meet up, administrative matters, briefing by leader

2245 – Board van, proceed to Woodlands CIQ, then to Johor Bahru CIQ

2330 – Clear Johor Bahru CIQ, proceed to Negri Sembilan

Day 1

0330 – Arrive at Gunung Datuk, Rest till dawn.

0645 - Wake up, breakfast.

0700 – Admin matters with Parks.

0715 – Start climb.

1100 – Arrive at summit, rest, photo.

1130 – Start descend.

1400 – Arrive at base, rest, clean up.

1430 – Proceed to town for lunch.

1500 – Late Lunch.

1600 – Proceed back to Singapore.

2100 – ETA Woodlands CIQ

Things to Bring:

- Travel Documents

Footwear – Trekking Shoes/Sports Shoes. (Slippers/sandals not recommended!!)

- Clothing – Sports attire, T-shirts and shorts/pants (no jeans!!!) You can also bring a change of clothes.

- Raingear – Raincoat or Poncho

- Headgear – Hat, cap or Buff (optional)

-Food/Snacks – Bread, Nuts, fruits, biscuits, chocolates, gels, sweets, etc

- Water bottle, with at least 1.5-2L of drinking water

- Headlamp/Torchlight

- Insect Repellant

- Travel pillow, neck rest (optional)

- Camera (optional)- Towel & Toiletries (optional)

- Trekking Pole (optional)

- Personal first aid and medication (optional)

Our trip went exactly as planned. Peggy was not able to follow the usual pace and we had to be at the last. But am proud of her that she did not give up! She went slowly up the slope (the terrain is rather difficult for a novice) and eventually reached the summit at 1030.

The leader was with her all the way. Good job, Gramae! I stayed with Peggy too, taking my own sweet time and carrying her backpack.

The trip was good. The weather was wonderful.

LOnged to go for more!