Saturday, February 23, 2008
Flora in Penang
I like to trek in jungle and hiking but I am not flora enthusiast. I have been in jungle for so many times but never observe the flora that found in the jungle. I am also not a photographer and don't like to take photographs. But after starting to write blog I have to force myself to take photos so that I have new article to write. Below are some photos of flora that I took during my last hiking from Lily pond to 46 via Oliver Hill. Please guest the name by yourself as I am an oaf about botanic
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Gunung Ledang
Gunung Ledang is located in Tangkak, Johor or just about 30 minutes from Air Keroh Toll, Melaka. This mountain is reputed to be haunted by a princess. Before arriving at the foot of Gunung Ledang, we must go pass a small town called Sagil, about 25km from the town centre of Tangkak.
Before entering the park, we had to pay RM10 per person and a deposit of RM50 for the camping gear and food. The park authorities were quite strict about picnickers/campers littering the area. The deposit would be forfeited if the park rangers noticed that campers did not clean up after themselves. With all the administrative details out of the way, we headed towards our destination at Kolam Gajah. It was an easy trail even though it was high noon by the time we started our hike because the tall keruing and meranti trees shaded us from the scorching sun.
Along the way, leafy shrubs and vegetation, some with brilliant red and yellow blossoms, grew in abundance on both sides of the trail. Colourful butterflies fluttered among the flowers searching for nectar. After about 20 minutes, we arrived at Kolam Puteri which has a beautiful waterfall. The waters thundered down from a height of more than 100 feet above, crashing over boulders and rocks before hitting the pool at the bottom and then meandering gently down the hill. Since it was near to the entrance of the park, tons of picnickers were already there.
The flora we saw on the way up was amazing - the monkey cup hanging off the trees. After walking for about another hour, finally we reached Kolam Gajah. We were about 2000 feet above sea level, and the air was chilly. Our organiser not allowed us to continue the hike because he said that it is dangerous, so we had no choice but to have a picnic and swam at Kolam Gajah.
Starting Point
Kolam Gajah
Four beautiful girls with an old man
Note: Photos supplied by WH Wong
Before entering the park, we had to pay RM10 per person and a deposit of RM50 for the camping gear and food. The park authorities were quite strict about picnickers/campers littering the area. The deposit would be forfeited if the park rangers noticed that campers did not clean up after themselves. With all the administrative details out of the way, we headed towards our destination at Kolam Gajah. It was an easy trail even though it was high noon by the time we started our hike because the tall keruing and meranti trees shaded us from the scorching sun.
Along the way, leafy shrubs and vegetation, some with brilliant red and yellow blossoms, grew in abundance on both sides of the trail. Colourful butterflies fluttered among the flowers searching for nectar. After about 20 minutes, we arrived at Kolam Puteri which has a beautiful waterfall. The waters thundered down from a height of more than 100 feet above, crashing over boulders and rocks before hitting the pool at the bottom and then meandering gently down the hill. Since it was near to the entrance of the park, tons of picnickers were already there.
The flora we saw on the way up was amazing - the monkey cup hanging off the trees. After walking for about another hour, finally we reached Kolam Gajah. We were about 2000 feet above sea level, and the air was chilly. Our organiser not allowed us to continue the hike because he said that it is dangerous, so we had no choice but to have a picnic and swam at Kolam Gajah.
Starting Point
Kolam Gajah
Four beautiful girls with an old man
Note: Photos supplied by WH Wong
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