I've came back from my adventure about more than a week ago but still cherished every moment spent there. I did not make it to the top of Pinnacles, as a consolation I make it through halfway up to 1200m. To view the magnifcent/awesome view of Pinnacles, we need to climb up to 2400m. It was tough for me. Weeks before the adventure, I already start worrying about the climb as I'm not in a good condition...my heel is aching & my feet is weak & easily stress out due to overuse. 1 week before the adventure, I joined my group of friends to hike Gunung Datuk but it was too tough for me, I almost wanted to give up before reaching the top. When I came back, my whole body & leg is in pain for a few days.....That's when I realised I might not be able to make it due to my physical & health condition. But it was a fun & adventurous journey to me - this is not a rest & relax trip coz we need to walk everyday......I think for the whole duration of this trip, we have walked more than 50km......I feel my leg not belonging to me anymore. I don't know whether I'll be going back to conquer Pinnacles but I know I need to cure my aching heel & get fit before I embark on my next adventure trip. I've learned from my fellow group member, it's not about reaching the top that matters, it's the team spirit & the experience of hiking that matters. We have to take good care of ourselves & not let us become a burden to our team members. Whatever it is, safety is no. 1. Besides Pinnacles, we also visited 4 show caves which is Deer Cave, Wind Cave, Lang Cave, Clearwater Cave. Each 1 of them with their own characteristic & charm. And we also got to witness the amazing exodus of bat from the Deer Cave in the evening. We are lucky to have view it as the bats will only come out when it's not raining. ....Photos will tell you more.....I grabbed some photos from my friends camera.....hehe
MAS Wing - the only airlines to fly in to Mulu Airport
Bridge going into Royal Mulu Resort
Melinau River - we have to crossed over the bridge to get into the resort
Welcome to Royal Mulu Resort
Our guide, Kate - very fit
Our room in Royal Mulu Resort
Melinau River
The Penan kids
Me & the Penan kids
Mini Pinnacles - rock formation
Imagine what's this?
In some places, we need to come down & push our boat...Interesting
Gunung Benarat - view from Camp 5
Wish I was there too!
Giant leaves
Still white - means the rock still living
Lang Cave - very beautiful rock formation
The Deer Cave - see this pic - anyone familiar crossed your mind?
They come in big group
The bat exodus - amazing sight for more than 15mins
All of us with our certificates
Sarawak Ko Lo Mee
Sarawak Laksa - yummy
Te Grand Old Lady - first oil mill in Malaysia
The group who made it to the top of Pinnacles
The best present that I get from this trip is a group of friends who loves outdoor, loves life, enthusiastic, positive & very OOOmmmmppph all the way. Most important they were helpful & won't leave me at the back. I'm so touched with their spirits & energy. It's an honour to know all of u....some old friends & some new friends. Never judge a book by it's cover & never judge a person by their look. We need to get to know them better. Everyday is a new discovery to me, every journey I walked, is also a new experience for me...something that only myself know & valued.
Many more photos to view......to be continued
