Solo Sojourner Strikes Again!
Well, it's been a long time since I updated this travel journal.
Solo Sojourner has struck again and this time round it's to Sabah!
When I was a little girl, the word "Borneo" would conjure up images of wild jungles, people running about bare footed, monkeys with huge noses and rushing torrents of water tumbling over rocks and valleys. Development and cities are practically non-existent.
Little did I know that my pre-conceived notions are so wrong.
Borneo is carved up by Malaysian sisters states Sabah and Sarawak, Brunei and Indonesia's Kalimantan.
Sabah far exceeds my wildest imagination. It has islands surrounded by sparkling waters and ringed with emerald reefs, making them choice dive spots in the world. Though I don't know how to dive, I sure would love to visit the offshore islands for a snorkelling trip.
Rivers wind through hills and valleys of verdant green, mountains are shrouded in mist, foothills are lush with vegetation and jungle. Yes, it has wildlife, it reminds you more of Penang and Malacca's laidbackness than a bustling city, but it also has tumbling waterfalls, the ever-mysterious Mt Kinabalu and villages so remote that you'd thought you were at the edge of civilization.
Indeed, a secret gem yet to be unveiled, and almost at my doorstep.
This time, Solo Sojourner is not alone. She has kakis who will be huffing up the Gunung. I wasn't able to do it as I had sprained my ankle 3 weeks before. Was thinking of pulling out, but Seetoh suggested that I could use a break, and do some light walking while they do the climb.
I say it's a good idea and hey, there I was. The trip made for some good yarns though. :)
Solo Sojourner has struck again and this time round it's to Sabah!
When I was a little girl, the word "Borneo" would conjure up images of wild jungles, people running about bare footed, monkeys with huge noses and rushing torrents of water tumbling over rocks and valleys. Development and cities are practically non-existent.
Little did I know that my pre-conceived notions are so wrong.
Borneo is carved up by Malaysian sisters states Sabah and Sarawak, Brunei and Indonesia's Kalimantan.
Sabah far exceeds my wildest imagination. It has islands surrounded by sparkling waters and ringed with emerald reefs, making them choice dive spots in the world. Though I don't know how to dive, I sure would love to visit the offshore islands for a snorkelling trip.
Rivers wind through hills and valleys of verdant green, mountains are shrouded in mist, foothills are lush with vegetation and jungle. Yes, it has wildlife, it reminds you more of Penang and Malacca's laidbackness than a bustling city, but it also has tumbling waterfalls, the ever-mysterious Mt Kinabalu and villages so remote that you'd thought you were at the edge of civilization.
Indeed, a secret gem yet to be unveiled, and almost at my doorstep.
This time, Solo Sojourner is not alone. She has kakis who will be huffing up the Gunung. I wasn't able to do it as I had sprained my ankle 3 weeks before. Was thinking of pulling out, but Seetoh suggested that I could use a break, and do some light walking while they do the climb.
I say it's a good idea and hey, there I was. The trip made for some good yarns though. :)
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