Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Mt Kinabalu Expedition (A Picturesque View)

Alright, so I said I'd put this up like a million years ago. I guess better late than never. Anyway I'm going to try my best to catch up with current events as quick as I can. So let me start with this.

1st November 2004 - 6th November 2004
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Early morning ride to Senai AirportAir Asia. Highly Not RecommendedView from a Window
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Van ride up the mountainFirst glimpse of Mt. KinabaluSun sets as we reach our destination
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Our first resting placeMt. Kinabalu in its full gloryThe trail ahead of us
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This made me speechlessOur first group photo at the climb's starting pointOnly waterfall on the trek path
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Too many steps I tell you...I find these easier to climb...Laban Rata; Resting place up the mountain
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Sunrise while ascending to the peakIt's moments like these you totally forget about everything else...... and just enjoy what this world can give us,...
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... the most beautiful moments in your life.A view of a valleyThat point there is the peak of Mt. Kinabalu, our final destination
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Achievement!View from the highest point in South East Asia!And the team basks in their glory!
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I just had to do it... =pBack at LabanSo gorgeous. I need to travel more!
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A photo with our guides!A rare sight of the pitcher plantResting at one of the huts climbing down the mountain
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And that ends the journey on the mountain...Our certification of success!R&R towards island beaches! (Sad about the weather though)
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And the other half of the team.Will never forget the scrumptious dinner at this seafood restaurant. Buahaha!Why does KFC in M'sia taste so much better than S'pore's
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Final Group Photo. Good looking team I must say. =pSee you again Sabah!


Photographs courtesy of Andrew. Taken by mostly Andrew, and Madelyne and myself.

Out & will be back for more!

P.S. Kudos to everyone who participated in 3DO! Despite the hiccups and barriers, it was a cool camp and I hope to see more from the society!