"Lost" in Maliau Basin Part One...

I never thought that I would ever step foot in the Lost World of Maliau Basin until recently when our Kelab Staf organised a trip there. I was so excited about the trip and I can see that my colleagues share the same excitement as well.

We left Sook at 2.40p.m. I thought the road was going to be smooth sailing but, I was wrong. One and a half hour later, we experienced bumpy rides which is quite ironic with the slogan "Dunia Kini Rata". We stopped by at Salarom Taka to stretch our legs (and ease the butt cramp).

At Salarom Taka...

After the pit-stop, we proceeded to Maliau Basin. After 2 hours and 30 mins, we finally arrived at our destination...Pintu Gerbang Maliau Basin Conservation Area!!

Before we enter the conservation area, we have to register ourselves at the "security hut" ;-P

It was raining quite heavily that time, I was so afraid of getting my camera wet, so pictures were quite limited at this area. After all of us registered, we continued our journey to the "actual" area, which is 25 longggg kilometres away from the main gate. Since it was raining, the road was slippery and muddy. The day slowly turned into night and that made our journey there difficult.

Despite the rough ride, we were lucky to spot a nocturnal animal called the Binturong. First time sia nampak Binturong secara live!

 Finally, after nearly 2 hours, we reached the conservation area safely and muddy.

Me at the Reception area..

After checking-in, we went to dinner and sleep at our room :-). You could hear the authentic sounds of the jungle nightlife there...cicadas, crickets, monyet..you name it..heheh

The next morning, I terbangun awal at 6.00a.m. Unable to sleep back, I took my camera and went outside...

 

Our resthouse. Looks refreshing ;-)

 Me yang baru bangun (tapi sudah cuci muka and berus gigi ah), since there was no one to snap my pic, terpaksa la guna self-timer...

 Enjoying the view from the VVIP suite. Nice oh...

 Ini la yang sia nampak dari suite VVIP...

 Ni pula tangga dia...

 Kupu-kupu...

That's me and Suzanah enjoying our breakfast before exploring the trails in MBCA. Although my back has shown signs of pain, I just don't care. I'm ready to explore!!

More pictures in Part 2!!