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Introduction
Mount Kinabalu (4095m) is situated
in the East Malaysia state of Sabah on the island
of Borneo. It is the highest peak between the
Himalayas and Papua New Guinea. It is also where
you could see the breathtaking sunrise from above
the clouds. Despite
its height it is very easy to climb and does not
require any special equipment or training. With
sufficient stamina and endurance, anyone can climb
the mountain. |
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At
the Singapore Changi Airport
This
photo was taken moments before I boarded the
plane. It was my first flight and my first
visit to Borneo. My imagination ran wild along
the journey there. When I finally arrived
during the evening, it looked similar to the
West Malaysia I frequently visits. |
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Above
the clouds |
Mt.
Kinabalu |
Mt.
Kinabalu |
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Timpohon
Gate - Start of Summit Trail
In
the picture is the entrance to the trail
up Mount Kinabalu. At the gate, people who
pass through must show a special tag given
only after proper registration with the
locals there. The air there was cold and
moist, as though in the clouds. At times,
fogs may suddenly appear, covering the path
before you. |
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All
climbers |
Map
of summit trail |
Carson
Falls |
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View
from Timpohone |
Water
Collection Tank for washing |
Map
of Kinabalu park and summit trail |
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Bulbophyllum
sp. |
Coelogyne
sp. |
Submit
trail |
Resting
hut |
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Along
summit trail
The
trail was amazing. The preserved primary forest
trees were highly decorated with many montane
orchid species and plants. Along the trail,
you can experience standing under some giant
30 meters tall trees. How cool is that! And
on the trees, you can see tons of orchids.
That view was so memorable and it just makes
me want to visit again and again. |
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Laban
Rata Rest house |
Back
of Laban Rata |
Vertical
Cliff |
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View
from Laban Rata
After
a painful climb, with my thigh muscles giving
me multiple cramps, Laban Rata came in sight.
It was a miracle to see such a huge English
Rest house up in the mountains, makes me wonder
how it got there. There you can get some amazing
views and some really nice food. |
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First
light from summit |
View
from summit |
Gully |
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Peak |
Summit
slopes |
South
Peak |
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Ugly
Sister peak |
Magnigicent
view |
Giant
Candy Floss |
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Panoramic
view of the steep slopes of Mount Kinabalu |
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After
we came back from the summit
After
the climb, all climbers gotten a ride back
in mini busses to the resting chalet that
we stayed overnight when we first arrived.
We washed up and headed to a nice restaurant.
The restaurant had some fantastic view of
Mt. Kinabalu and along the path to the restaurant
were huge bushes of impatiens in all kinds
of colors. The restaurant there served western
breakfast and some local delicacies. The photo
on the left and the 2 below are some photos
which I had taken near the restaurant. |
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Waiting
Point |
Mt.
Kinabalu |
The
freindly people |
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Villages |
Lift
off |
From
the skys |
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Above
the Candy Floss
Being
above the clouds really is a great experience,
but I will always miss the lovely place I
visited. I would climb Mt. Kinabalu again
and I recommend all plant grower and lovers
to try visit the mountain. Here is where all
humans truly understand why we need to conserve
the forest and to show our future generations
what natural wonders God has given to all
to enjoy. |
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