Fraser's Hill Glamping

Camping at Fraser's Hill on 10-11 June 2017: en route to Kuala Kubu Baru for a cup of coffee, we visited the orchid farm at Hulu Yam Baru; at night, viewing of tarantula spiders (where this species can only be found in Fraser's Hill); next morning, relaxing at Jeriau waterfall.

Team members: KC Leong, Chong YF, ChuahTK, Jason Khoo, Elfreda Ong, Yong Fei, Jun, Adelyn Liew, Maan Li, and Siew Fun.

These few days, the weather was very dry and hot in Kuala Lumpur. Because of the hot weather, the temperature in the mountains at night was considerably cool only. Though it was a clear sky that we could see the full moon and the stars, it was quite misty and damp from 9 to 11 p.m. that our tents were wet with moisture.

When we arrived at the campsite, there were already two big groups of family members (either friends or relatives) already there. The campsite was big enough to accommodate our group comfortably. These groups of campers lacked consideration; not spending time peacefully and harmoniously with the nature and ignoring the presence of other campers: the adults were chatting and laughing very loudly for hours until 2:30 a.m.!

Overall it was a simple and fun outing spending a night in the cool mountains and woke up by the melodious tone of chirping sound of birds for a respite from the hot days in Kuala Lumpur.

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Visiting an orchid farm at Hulu Yam Baru

Adelyn Liew posing with the beautiful flowers

Pitching tents at the campsite ... Jun is reading the manual while Siew Fun and Maan Li are doing the actual setup

Yeah! the tents are ready

Roasting chicken for dinner ... Jun and Maan Li

 Cooking instant noodle 

 Simple and yummy dinner ... roast chicken with instant noodles. (left) ChuahTK, Jun, Elfreda Ong, ChongYF, Jason Khoo, Adelyn Liew, KC Leong, Maan Li, Siew Fun, Yong Fei

 Looking for tarantula spiders at 10:00 p.m. ... misty condition

 Different species of tarantula spiders ... this is is with a skull head

Walking in the dark looking for tarantula spiders

  Different species of tarantula spiders

At the food court of Fraser's Hill at almost mid-night

 Next morning (Sunday) .. Jason Khoo skilfully frying eggs much to the anxiety of all looking at the cooking (make sure that the egg does not drop on the floor) 

 Visiting Allan's Water park

 Relaxing at Jeriau Waterfall

1-2-3 Jump !

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Posted by KC Leong

Camping in Cameron Highlands

Led by Jimmy Chew, the team lead, the group went for camping at the tea plantation in the high mountains of Cameron Highlands on Friday 16 Sep 2016. The temperature at night was 19 ºC, and the coldest was 17 ºC in the wee hours. Next morning, Jimmy led the group to trek up to Gunung Cantek and Gunung Centuk for a round trip of 3.5 hours.

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 The group travel to Cameron Highlands via Sungai Koyan way passing by Bentong and Raub

Many tualang trees along this Sg Koyan highway. Bees construct beehives on the branches and the orang asli has to climb the tall trees to harvest the honey.

Passing by the Ulu Jelai hydroelectric power station. Water comes from three rivers: Sungai Bertam, Sungai Telom and Sungai Lemoi

 Heavy load of backpack -- each is between 15kg to 20kg ... (left) Alan Ng, Jimmy Chew, KC Leong, CJ; not in photo: Khoo.

 Cheers! Having some red wine in the cold mountains; temperature is 19 ºC 

 Spectacular sunrise the next morning

 Topdressing in progress (aerial spraying of fertilizer)

 Serene and tranquil tea valley

 MNS (Malaysian Nature Society) chalet which is now closed and not in operation. Trekking up Gunung Cantek and Gunung Cenduk is from the trail behind MNS.

 Trekking along the trails of the tea plants

 Gunung Cantek peak -- there is no view at this peak

Gunung Cenduk peak -- there is no view here either 

Posted by KC Leong

Fraser's Hill Camping

Car camping at Fraser's Hill on Saturday 3 September ... It was a fine weather up in the cool mountains. At night, the group went out to look for tarantula spiders. The next morning, we went to Jeriau waterfall for some water activities. 

According to an article in the Star newspaper, one of the taratula species is found only at this hill resorts and nowhere else in the world.

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 More organize and taking shorter time in preparing the site and setting up tents

 Nine persons in seven big tents for a comfortable night's sleep ... (left) ChongYF, Tioh, Cindy Lim, Jaclyn, Kellie, Geraldine, Annie, ChuahTK, KC Leong

 As usual, my 1-man tent is at the far end

Time for tea break

 A little cozy corner ... Tioh and Cindy

 Heating up the roasted chicken

 Mooncake festival is drawing near ... lightning up lanterns in the cool mountains

 Looking for tarantula spiders

 This is quite a big spider

 The next morning, we adjourned to Jeriau waterfall

 Having fun with the water activity 

Jeriau Waterfall

 The golf course next to the clock tower

At Fraser's Hill Clock Tower

Posted by KC Leong

The Cutting Edge Campout 3.0

Participating in the Cutting Edge Campout 3.0 at Kem Sungai Pauh from 19-21 August 2016 ... Cutting Edge forums (in Facebook) share and exchange information on knives, cool gear and the great outdoors.

This campout event was organized by Marcus Wong and assisted by Li Kuan, Kevin Lee, Chew Soon and Ken. It was a well organized event with lots of food, camaraderie and laughter amid the cool mountains of Cameron Highlands. The event ended with a lucky draw having a few razor-edged knives as prizes.

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Sungai Pauh campsite at Cameron Highlands; it is near to Tanah Rata

The campsite is nestled in between tall trees

This is where I pitch my tent

My camping stuff just next to the Kelty Salida 1-man tent

Pat (left) is cooking a delicious fish-head curry while Marcus, the organizer of the event, looks on

Another group of students doing some serious cooking ... notice that there is electricity plug point at the left pillar

A pleasant and conducive environment for camping

Setting up of hammocks is possible since the tress are close to one another. However, one must have a good sleeping bag as the temperature in the wee hours drop to 15 degrees Celsius (which is very cold).

Another two camping sections at the upper tier. This area is a little further away especially going to the toilet at night though the entire campsite is lighted up at night

A big flysheet serving as a communal area for chill out. It has been drizzling on Day1 and Day2 at this campsite so the flysheet is a must

Day2 BBQ dinner - Marcus busy grilling drumsticks and hot dogs assisted by Kelvin and Ken

Jimmy and Chew Soon examining the the various types of knives

Some of the participants in this Cutting Edge v3 campout

Lucky draw - Wilson Ng receiving the gift from Marcus; on the right is Ken

Posted by KC Leong