Thursday, January 12, 2012

Sabah 2011 - Day 2 (15 Oct)

Day 2- 15 Oct 2011: 
Breakfast was good. I love them. So many choices. I were so worried that couldn't get the right food for Koko and Didi. Over there, awesome! Pieces of cheese, bread, cake, porridge, sausage, noodle, raisin, apricot,.. all were edible for them. 
It was the visit to KK Park and Poring Hot Spring. Before you reach the KK park, you will arrive to this Tamparuli Bridge. A bridge used by local to cross the river between Tamparuli town and another town (can't remember the name).
Awesome view of the Mount Kinabalu along way. 
Half way to KK Park.
Crystal clear view of the peak of Mount Kinabalu. 

Arrived at KK park after 2hrs++ drive. Hmm...a bit disappointing. Nothing much to see there. Unless you plan to hike the mountain, this is the starting point. There is a gallery showing some history of the park and some insects display, a small restaurant and a park 

I think we stayed there for 20-30minutes before heading for our lunch. It was part of the tour package. The food was a lot a lot. I don't have a photo for that. There were meat, 2 types of huge plate of vege, fish, soup and fruits. More than ever we expected. Another thumb up for the tour!

After lunch, we headed to the Poring Hot Spring. 1.5hrs from the park. Expecting some water fun play over there. When we arrived, the scenery was nice, a bridge crossing over a small stream. Unfortunately, when we saw the hot spring area, Koko straight said he didn't wanna go swimming. The water is green! 
The place is photogenic, in actual..hmm.. 

At last, we decided to get to the canopy walk area. We weren't prepare for it. However, spending 2 hours sitting there do nothing, doesn't sound right. We didn't wanna get into the water, so some jungle walk should be fine. I were eager about the canopy walk, but didn't expect a challenge for it. 
Half way up. The place is beautiful. 
With a long skirt and a boy on the hand, it really tested out my stamina. 

For the first 10minutes, Koko managed the hike by himself. Then, he started mentioning his legs can't walk. Guess how we manage to get to the canopy top. It is ~4000m above sea level. We took around 30minutes to reach there, rotating Koko and Didi between Hubby and I. The challenge yet to come. It was just beginning. 
Canopy walk. It swings!

Holding Didi on one hand and the other hand to hold the rope, balancing is the most challenge walk. I never realize that I can hold 10kg with only 1 hand. Moving and struggling 10kg. Half way on the canopy, suddenly Didi was just too excited and would like to try the walk by his own. I were calling for help from Hubby, but he also couldn't do anything cause Koko was another challenge. With no way out and no turning point, I grabbed Didi up again and continue the walk. Thinking about it now, it was an amazing walk for us. Nothing will ever challenge us now. But, for you out there,with kids 3yrs and below. Think twice before try to attempt this walk. No challenge for adult or independent kids. 

Half way of the walk. Should be an awesome view though I didn't manage to really catch a glimpse to it. Full concentration on the 10kg on hand.

We completed it gracefully!!
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