IT'S NOT ABOUT BEING TOUGH,BUT BEING ADVENTUROUS

Just had a fun trip to Bukit Tabur East ,the Crystal Hill Eastern Side, this morning.I was invited by my friend Alvin Chang for this trip,Well since it was quite a while that I have not gone for hiking I jumped at his offer. He was kind enough to offer me a ride to our destination. we left Klang together with his companion, Esther Leong around 4.30 am and headed for our rendezvous near Taman Melawati. Due to some technical problem with the GPS, we found ourselves in some unknown place As soon as we reliased we were taken for a "ride" we checked with our other Gps, Gary"mountain" Loong, who directed us to the meeting place and upon arrival headed for Bukit Tabur. The team was led by William Foo with Edwin who acted as a sweeper at the back of the line to ensure no one went astray.As we made our climb up the hill , a thought run through my mind. silly old man what are you doing here when you should be in your warm bed at home.? Every hills was different and this one was no exception.It was quite risky as the path was very narrow. most of the time we were walking on the crystal quartz-rich ridge. walking in the dark we had to be extra careful, one wrong slip it will be a long way down. After an hour and half or so we reached one of the peak where we stopped for a while to admired the scenery and view the klang gate dam, while waiting for the sun rise. with the cool breeze carressing our faces.The view from the top was just breath taking. Those with cameras started taking photos to captured what ever they fancied, particulary the sunrise. Once that was done we continued the climb to the peak. some who had climbed before stayed back while the first timers eagerly waited for their turn to climb up to the peak. As both hands were needed to climb , I left my hiking stick with a friend and make my way up.I made it almost with no problem. It is not about being tough, but rather about being adventurous. It is a about conquering your fear, the unknown. when you have done it, you will find such satisfaction. I could see the Kuala lumpur tower, the twin towers as well as part of Kuala Lumpur city from the top. what a spectacular view . Now I looked forward to climb on the western side. I am grateful for the team ,and those who organised this trip. It was very well coordinated trip indeed. what a day, what an adventure!


Klang Gate Dam




climbing to the peak



a view of Kuala lumpur