Took me 3 days to finally post this. Been kinda busy since I came back but I know this one's worth posting. It's gonna be a very long post :D
It was all planned before my previous semester even started and I've been waiting so long for it. A 8D7N class trip to Sabah. It was my first time travelling so far and also my first time taking a plane, excluding the time when I was 3 years old cause I was too young to even realize I was on a plane. So I think I should go through this from the very first day which was Friday, April 13. Here's how my trip went..
After work, me and my friends went to stay over at PV15 along with my other classmates. It was a tiring day but we still manage to chill out at a nearby mamak stall before going to bed. Haha..
We were scheduled for 2 different flights the next day and mine was at 1pm. So around 9am, we woke up and were on our way to LCCT. We waited for a while before the gates open and I was so excited to be on board of the plane. I was sitting beside the window and I didn't took my eyes of it even after take off. But eventually I got tired and fell asleep. It was a 3 hours flight and when I woke up, the plane was getting ready to land. We reached Sandakan Airport at around 4pm and Siew Kuin came to pick us up. We went to buy some toiletries and stuffs before heading to her home. We didn't do much there except from playing cards and sleeping. At night, the 2nd batch finally arrived and we all went over to Sui Ting's house for dinner. We went back early to Siew Kuin's house to rest cause most of us were tired and that was the end of the first day.
We were scheduled for 2 different flights the next day and mine was at 1pm. So around 9am, we woke up and were on our way to LCCT. We waited for a while before the gates open and I was so excited to be on board of the plane. I was sitting beside the window and I didn't took my eyes of it even after take off. But eventually I got tired and fell asleep. It was a 3 hours flight and when I woke up, the plane was getting ready to land. We reached Sandakan Airport at around 4pm and Siew Kuin came to pick us up. We went to buy some toiletries and stuffs before heading to her home. We didn't do much there except from playing cards and sleeping. At night, the 2nd batch finally arrived and we all went over to Sui Ting's house for dinner. We went back early to Siew Kuin's house to rest cause most of us were tired and that was the end of the first day.
After breakfast the next day, we went to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabiliation Centre. There were lotsa monkeys there apart from Orang Utans and we manage to watch the feeding session. It was really cool to be close up with Orang Utans but the best part was still watching monkeys mate. LOL.. After that, we went to a temple and also a crocodile farm. We also had some great ice-creams in the evening. At night, we went to a seaside restaurant for dinner and the seafood there was awesome. That night, we also went through a police check point which reminded me that the Sulu army was still somewhere hiding, luckily not around that area. Haha..
On the third day, we were going to Kundasang. Along the way, we
stopped by a fish spa. I had to say that the fishes in the fish spa were really
big and they bite. I didn’t really had the courage to stick my foot
out in the water so I spent most of the time at the river bank. Our next
destination was the hot spring. We had a relaxing time soaking ourselves in the
warm water before moving on.
There was an increasing number of corners on the road and somehow you know you are going uphill. After about an hour, we were in Kundasang. The air there was cold and it was starting to rain. We stopped by the roadside to snap some photos and I was told that Mount Kinabalu was just behind us. It was truly amazing to see a mountain so high that it comes in touch with the clouds.
Fourth day, I woke up really early because it was so darn cold there. Manage to drag my cold legs to the kitchen and made myself a cup of hot milo before going to the balcony. I looked out of the widow and for a brief moment, I really felt peace. The view outside was so beautiful and it was so quiet outside. I really wished that I could stay there for a couple more days. After a while, everyone was awake and ready to go. We left the hotel and went to a nearby farm. It was another spectacular view there and it really makes you feel that you are in some Europe country. We took many pictures and also tried feeding the goats and cows there. At noon, we were on our way down to Kota Kinabalu. On our way, we went to this interesting place called 'Rumah Terbalik' and yes the house was really upside down. After that, we all settled down at Siew Kuin's house. We had dinner and spent the rest of the day in the house.
Erm what day was it again? Oh ya the fifth day. Still had to wake early and off we went to Mari-Mari Cultural Village. I've learn many new stuffs there including the different tribes in Sabah and their customs. Although I have forgotten all their names. Haha.. But the coolest thing was knowing how they make fire out of only bamboos. We had lunch there and then we went to a shopping complex called 'One Borneo'. We had plenty of time to waste so we watched GI Joe there. We had McD for dinner before going back.
Ah the sixth day, time to go to the beach! Went to Jesselton Port in the morning and bought our boat tickets to some islands. I forgot the name of the first one but the second one was called Pulau Sapi. The boat ride was awesome and we all ended up having new hairstyles. Haha.. The water there was crystal clear and you can really see corals and fish underneath. Had lotsa fun in the water but the best was still the banana boat. First time playing and I went straight down into the sea 4 times but still hoping for more. Really gotta say that it was real fun. In the evening, we went to a nearby shopping complex for karaoke and dinner. We went back at around 9.30pm.
The water in this pool was freaking hot
There was an increasing number of corners on the road and somehow you know you are going uphill. After about an hour, we were in Kundasang. The air there was cold and it was starting to rain. We stopped by the roadside to snap some photos and I was told that Mount Kinabalu was just behind us. It was truly amazing to see a mountain so high that it comes in touch with the clouds.
Mount Kinabalu was just behind just that the clouds are blocking it
We had a BBQ dinner there and spent the night at
Strawberry Hotel. Having BBQ there with cold winds blowing was really a
great experience. Not to mention the dogs waiting for the leftovers. Haha..
Fourth day, I woke up really early because it was so darn cold there. Manage to drag my cold legs to the kitchen and made myself a cup of hot milo before going to the balcony. I looked out of the widow and for a brief moment, I really felt peace. The view outside was so beautiful and it was so quiet outside. I really wished that I could stay there for a couple more days. After a while, everyone was awake and ready to go. We left the hotel and went to a nearby farm. It was another spectacular view there and it really makes you feel that you are in some Europe country. We took many pictures and also tried feeding the goats and cows there. At noon, we were on our way down to Kota Kinabalu. On our way, we went to this interesting place called 'Rumah Terbalik' and yes the house was really upside down. After that, we all settled down at Siew Kuin's house. We had dinner and spent the rest of the day in the house.
Erm what day was it again? Oh ya the fifth day. Still had to wake early and off we went to Mari-Mari Cultural Village. I've learn many new stuffs there including the different tribes in Sabah and their customs. Although I have forgotten all their names. Haha.. But the coolest thing was knowing how they make fire out of only bamboos. We had lunch there and then we went to a shopping complex called 'One Borneo'. We had plenty of time to waste so we watched GI Joe there. We had McD for dinner before going back.
Ah the sixth day, time to go to the beach! Went to Jesselton Port in the morning and bought our boat tickets to some islands. I forgot the name of the first one but the second one was called Pulau Sapi. The boat ride was awesome and we all ended up having new hairstyles. Haha.. The water there was crystal clear and you can really see corals and fish underneath. Had lotsa fun in the water but the best was still the banana boat. First time playing and I went straight down into the sea 4 times but still hoping for more. Really gotta say that it was real fun. In the evening, we went to a nearby shopping complex for karaoke and dinner. We went back at around 9.30pm.
Crystal clear water
Second last day, the one day that we could sleep till 10am. Haha.. Went to Puh Toh Tae Temple and the Sabah State Museum after breakfast. In the evening, we went to the handcraft market to buy some local products before heading to Tanjung Aru beach to watch the sunset. We were a little early when we reached the beach so we took time taking pictures and fooling around. At about 5.30pm, the sun finally set and the sky turned orange. What a way to end our trip :)
Sunset in tanjung Aru beach
It finally came to the last day, we were the second batch to fly this time so we had to wait till 2pm for our flight. Had KFC for brunch before heading to KKIA. The flight took around 2 and a half hour and we reached LCCT at 4.30pm and that marks the end of the trip.
It was truly an amazing week at Sabah. I had so much fun there with my friends and I found this quite meaningful..
'Stupid things, done together..
become memories'
