Apek Hill to Ampang Lookout Point

Hiking from Apek Hill fruit stall at Cheras Awana to Ampang Lookout Point (Pusat Pelancongan Dan Menara Tinjau) via Saga Hilltop station for a round trip of 19km with a total time of 7 hours on Sunday, 15 Sept 2019. The outing was led by Ms Leng. 

From the junction of Watergate Extended Trail to Ampang Lookout Point and return, it took about 2.5 hours (not counting rest time).

Note: The Ampang Lookout Point is permanently closed and it is in a dilapidated condition.

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 The team started from Apek Hill 

 Emerging at Ampang Lookout Point

 The Pusat Pelancongan Dan Menara Tinjau (Ampang Lookout Point) is permanently closed and it is in a dilapidated condition

Returning at Saga Hilltop Station and we met Jason Lee/Weng/Garry Chin/CH Leong and group

About the trail to Ampang Lookout Point (from the Saga-Watergate junction):

(1) at least 5 quite steep downhill slopes (so there would be more going uphill during the returning journey);

(2) compare to Ah Meng /Watergate trail, this trail is narrow and one needs both hands to hold on to the small tress to prevent one from sliding downhill; I find that going uphill, though require more energy, is more comfortable than going downhill; 

(3) one way is about 1.5 hours; the returning journey would be almost the same time;

(4) the trails are obvious, guided by the red ribbon markers for the entire trails.

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Melbourne Self-drive Holiday

Melbourne Self-drive Holiday from 30 Aug to 8 Sep 2019 (11D8N) with following activities in the photo album ...

(1) en route to/and overnight in Apollo Bay;

(2) The 12 Apostles ... off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road in Victoria; overnight stay in Port Campbell;

(3) Sovereign Hills, Kryal Castle; overnight stay in Ballarat;

(4) Puffing Billy, Tulip farm, Yarra Winery; overnight stay in Dandenong;

(5) Wildlife Park, Penguin Parade in the evening, overnight stay in Phillip Island;

(6) returned to Melbourne.

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 At the 12 Apostles ... by the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia

 The 12 Apostles

 At Port Campbell

 The Arch

 London Bridge

 Cape Otway Lightstation

 A vast landscape filled with yellow flowers (after leaving Port Campbell, before reaching Mount Elephant town)

 Delicious home-cook meal supervised by main chef, Mr Ronnie.
(left) Camelia, Cindy Lim, Ronnie, Brenda Lee, Tioh, Annie (holding camera: KC Leong)

 Visiting the gold mine of Ballarat

 Visiting a Birds Park

 Visiting a Tulip Farm, which is only ready in mid-September (somewhere at Dandenong area)

 The best homestay (a Chinese owner; at Dandenong) that we have stayed so far; other than the cosy and comfortable stay, it has 4 toilets (most other homestay only have 1 toilet; imagine the queue for toilet in the morning)

 Visiting a Wildlife Park in Phillip Island

  Cowes Jetty in Phillip Island (it is at the end of the main street)

 Nobbies Centre of Phillip Island

 Kia Carnival that can take 8 persons comfortably; but the luggage bags must be of cabin size in order to be able to fit into the trunk. This new model of the Kia Carnival is nice to drive, powerful and does not consume much petrol.

 At the street of Melbourne ... lots of food at Swanston Street

 Bridge over Yarra River, at South Gates near to Flinders Street Station

An evening view of Melbourne harbour ... looking out of the apartment at 36th floor of Manhattan Tower.

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Beruas Buddies Class Reunion

Hometown classmates from Perak class reunion trip at Sg Lembing and Cherating from 22-26 August 2019 (5D4N).

Activities in this photo album:
(1) Sungai Pandan Waterfall, Kuantan;
(2) Sungai Lembing;
(3) Day 2 morning ... viewing sunrise en route to Rainbow Waterfall;
(4) Rainbow Waterfall;
(5) Day 3 morning ... viewing sea of clouds;
(6) At Teluk Cempedak;
(7) Kemanan Sands resorts, Terenggan.

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 Sungai Pandan Waterfall

 Viewing sunrise en route to Rainbow Waterfall

 Sun rises amidst misty hills

 Sungai Lembing Rainbow Waterfall

 Sungai Lembing Rainbow Waterfall

 Viewing sea of clouds above Sungai Lembing town 

 At Tekuk Cempedak beach, Kuantan

 At Tekuk Cempedak beach, Kuantan

 At Tekuk Cempedak beach, Kuantan

At Cherating beach

Do click here to view the photos of earlier class reunion at Kundasang in 2017.


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Bukit Kutu Hike

Activities:

(1) The group started hiking from the Bukit Kutu trailhead carpark at 6:45am, Saturday, 17 Aug 2019;

(2) took less than 3 hours to arrive at the peak with longer photo session at the boulders area; 

(3) took about 2 hours to descend to trailhead;

(4) having a dip in the river;

(5) adjourned to Kuala Kubu Baru for late lunch;

(6) arrived home at 4:15pm.

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 Group photo after crossing the stream

 Happy photo session at the boulders area

 Making drinks at the peak; we were impressed with Michelle Lian (right) that she is cooking Mee Sua Soup complete with Korean source/seasoning 

 Group photo with the signature chimney at Bukit Kutu ...
(back) Jacqueline, William Then, Frank, Jazz Howie;
(middle) OngSA, Michelle Lian, Michelle Wong, CatFoo, Shu-Lin, KC Leong;
(front) Bun, ChiaCF, Miko LeeA, Phoebe, Sammi.

 Jacob with the high levitation jump

 Happy moment when having a dip in the water

Sumptuous and satisfying lunch at Kuala Kubu Baru town

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Tour Du Mont Blanc (Part 7 Final)

This final posting contains following activities:

Day 9 (22 July 2019): Trient of Switzerland to Argentiere, France (Hotel de La Couronne) ... the group crossed from Switzerland and returned to France again;

Day 10 (23 July 2019): Argentiere to Chamonix, France (Hotel La Croix Blanche) ... finally, the group returned to Chamonix, the starting point of the the Tour Du Mont Blanc trekking. As usual, there were two focused groups: one that went up to the pass and descent the mountains by taking a longer route; the other group was taking a direct route to Chamonix. On the same evening, we have a celebration dinner hosted by Mr Pierrick, the trekking agent. The following morning (24 July) at 10:00 a.m., we were then transferred to Geneva railway station for extended stay and holidaying in Switzerland. That concluded the exciting and memorable 170km circuit trekking. 

Do CLICK HERE to view 163 high-resolution photos courtesy of yours truly, KC Leong.

 As usual, a group photo before the start of trekking (Day 9)

 Crossing another pass

 Slowly but surely, we are approaching the border again: between Switzerland and France

 Happy moments together

 Happy moments to be back in France again where we started the trekking journey

 Relaxing and admiring the scenic mountains view

 The journey continues

 A good dinner at Hotel de La Couronne complete with a few bottles of wine

 A vibrant sunset at Argentiere, France

 Day 10 – the final morning and the final group photo

 This group, the Short & Shopping Squad, taking a direct route to Chamonix (for more shopping) and passed by a village with superb view of the ice-capped mountains 

 Flowers and butterflies along the trails

 Walked alongside stream with a relaxed mood, and the pace was similar to walking in the park

 Finally, we arrived at Chamonix with the familiar canal that passes by the town

This group took the longer route by passing through a pass (trekked up and down the mountains)

Do Click Here to view Part 1.

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