Walk With Nature

On 12 April, we were given a task to explore Gunung Kutu. I was trying to search more information on internet but very little I could find. Since one of my friends was there few weeks ago with his other group and they failed to get to the summit, this time, his responsibility was shared by few of us, hoping we could find our way to the top.

The peak, claims to be 1200 m height, as I found on internet, was actually no confirmation by any recognized bodies. We have to be there to check it out ourselves.

We started our journey at 7am and headed to Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) to look for a place for our breakfast. We landed in a small village, which is also famous for its Loh Mee, a local noddle which has its own ingredients to make the delicious soup. But we were too early and the Loh Mee coffee shop was yet to open for business. So, we finally went to a normal coffee shop but it did reminds me some of our children’s life.

Here is the normal coffee shop where we had our coffee, tea, economy fried noodles, half boil eggs and bread with butter and jam.

To people here, life is simple and comfortable with such a wooden shop house.

We parked our car at vacant field where we were asked to pay RM10 by a local resident but finally our “negotiator” successfully convinced him to accept RM5.

Found this at the beginning trek.

A notice board informing us this is a reserved forest.

Our friend is trying his 2nd attempt to the top of this mountain.

We walked by the side of this river.

Another pretty flower.

The 2nd bridge that we have to cross but some friends preferred the water way.

Great place to relax but we have our mission now….

Be careful to choose the correct direction after crossing the bridge.

Are we on the right track ?

Look like the road was conquered by 4WD before.

Another junction we have to decide which way to go.

Long way to go……

First river we have to wet our foot.

Come on, let me help to put you on photo as well !

OK, but make sure you take a good one

Start changing our shoes now.

A good place for camping, flat and with a river down there.

Guys, undecided of the direction ?

It takes a good guts to walk through.

I was wondering what happens if a snake…….. no risk no gain right ?

2nd river we have to cross.

By the way, this trek has many hungry leeches that could not stop attacking us, including this small one found on my leg.

Despite the attack by leeches, we move on.

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What’s more when you can enjoy to have discovered this little pretty ?
Do they look like bird ?

For a quick look, this could be an entrance made by someone. But, the 2 bundles of bamboos were actual waiting to be transporting out from the jungle. Who has the privilege rights to do so ? Your guess ?

Another plant.

So guys, are we in a right direction ?

Part of the obstacles we have to encounter.

Hey, our excellent “negotiator” found something here.

Looks like our “ghost king” brother is trapped by this thing.

It’s not an ordinary string, it’s a wire rope.

Our 2 brothers explaining to us this trap is to set up to catch animal like wild boar. He was just demonstrating to us how this thing works.

OK, class finished, let’s get moving.

We are still searching for the correct way to summit.

One step miss and down you go.

Little creature that can make your skin feel itchy and rash.

Anyone can tell what is this ?

Someone is watching you, remember to talk politely.

I remembered seeing this plant in Gunung Nuang also.

An excuse for me to stop for while to rest

Each time I went for a trek, I have a plant that stand out among others. This one make it to the top of my list.

Our “negotiator” was attacked by leech again but this time, a bigger one. Feel scary ?

A kind of spider ?

Little white fungus are growing on a fallen tree.

Lingzhi families ?

I guess this creature has fallen in love with my shirt

We have walked for more than 3 hours but still unable to find the right trek to the summit. At the height of 775 meter, we finally decided to detour due to time factor, but we have not given up yet ! We will come back.

Time for lunch now before we detour back.

Our big brother looks very tiring.

When you can have a “roti canai” up in the mountain, the taste is just super delicious !

“Ghost King” found this sticky flower that has a liquid like glue on it.

Stopped by another small waterfall to take the fresh air.

Only the sound of water and insects you can hear.

Hi, little butterfly, mind me to take a picture of you ? You are just that pretty !

Comparing the size of this with those we found in the city, isn’t this big ?

Why this big shirt is hanging there and who did it ? According to our friend, it is to scare away the monkeys and obviously, is done by the orang asli (aborigines).

Our “negotiator” says when you see this, you would be sure receive very good luck and fortune. We saw it, so, I guess my luck and fortune should be coming very soon huh !

Another type of fungus again.

The focus should be on the shape of the 2 bamboos, not the far mountain

“Ghost king” found this in a muddy pond. You know why he has this prestige name as “Ghost King” ? Because he has nothing to scare about !

At last we are out from the jungle.

Time to wash away your dirty shoes, especially remember not to bring any leech back.

Since we have plenty of time, we stopped at the water Dam here to enjoy our lovely afternoon.

We have a cloudy sky.

Unless you know how to appreciate the beauty of the nature, you can’t find anything here.

Afternoon tea shall be ready in a moment.

Although it’s afternoon but it still looks fresh.

How about this ?

And this ?

We had a relaxing time at the water dam before we packed and drove to a small place, Rasa in KKB to have our dinner.

A type of Spring Rolls where inside is filled with meat but this one is rolled with “Pork Net” on the outer part, yummy !

Clay Pot mutton ribs.

Stir-fry Nai Pak vegetables

Snakehead fish steam with ginger.

Our final dishes, wildboar curry meat.

When I watched this video, it teaches me a lesson. I am very fortunate enough to have enough food to eat and to have a shelter to shed away the sun and rains. I was thinking, how many people in this world has actually realize the poverty life of many unfortunate children in many countries. They have been starving everyday and yet they face the fact and carry on their life as usual. Our modernized society children are being pampered by parents, they can eat whatever they like but they through away the excess food without thinking of those who need the food desperately.

I know this real story is just only a tip on the iceberg, what about those children and family that we haven’t seen ?

The parents have to educate our children, by showing them this short but valuable short film so that they have an idea how the unfortunate children out their are having a totally different life from them. Parents must also keep reminding our children not to waste any food at any time.

On the other hand, parents are supposed to lead by example, this is the most important factor to educate our children. Order what you only need.

Lastly, as a Humane Society, I believe we have to do our part to help those 100,000 people who are dying everyday due to hunger and malnutrition.

Remember, when we come, we bring nothing, when we go, we bring nothing but memories to the people we left behind. We have a choice to leave either a good memories or the other way. It is up to you !

Show it to your children !