Gunung Angsi - 031211

We stopped countless times to rest with legs trembling, knees hurting and breathless. With what’s left of our breath, we said ‘F#&K… beh tahan liow…’.

That pretty much sums up our trip to Gunung Angsi, via Ulu Bendul Recreation Park.

It’s another Saturday, and another hike. This time, it’s an all boys trip. Naely had badminton tournament so she couldn’t join. So it’s me and 5 other boys from work. We met at office at 7am and went to a mamak for breakfast. By 9:30am, we were at Hutan Lipur Ulu Bendul.

And this picture below is before the hike, so naturally, there was no cursing; just smiles and anticipation of a good hike.

And off we went! :-)

Along the way, there were all sort of signages.

Jagalah kebersihan alam sekitar kita.

Gerai Angsi

 

Solar panel in the middle of no where.

And because Naely was not there, I was cam-whoring myself. 

Giant mushroom spotted! Gunung Datuk got Smurf berries… this one Mario Bros I guess…

For the first hour+, it was just jungle trekking, with minimal elevation.

 

We crossed a few streams. Can’t remember how many.

Self snap while balancing myself on a rock.

 

 

As we moved pass the jungle trekking part, we were hit with what seem to be an endless flight of root-steps.

I was like… ‘OMFG…’

It just went on…

And on…

 

 

 

If I gave Salomon the ability to speak at that moment, his first word would be…

‘F%#K!!!’.

 

 

Unlike Gunung Datuk, where there was ups and downs…

Angsi was just UP UP UP…

And more UP UP UP…

 

 

 

I think my eyes wanna pop out when I saw more UPS…

 

 

 

After much pressure on our feet and legs, we finally got a chance to do some monkey climbs. 

It gave our tired legs a much needed break.

 

 

And I put in some drama during the break.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a VERY misleading sign.

 

I think it took us 3 and a half hours to reach the summit.

And the THING that drove me up to the summit, and made me told myself over and over again that ‘THAT’S WHERE I WANNA BE!!!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After eight hours… this was heaven…

Salomon, NO PROBLEM!!!

Would I go to Gunung Angsi again? For sure!! Love the place. We just didn’t expect such a tough climb. Good thing our food and drinks were on the dot. Anything more, and we would have ran out.

To whore or not to whore

I came across a very interesting article today, and it hit a few notes.

Check it out.

Many many years ago when I started jigging (fishing method, in case you don't know), I was using a PE3 rod at Pekan, with a Shimano Navi 8000. My line was 40lbs. Now, I go to Pekan with a PE1 rod with my Shimano Stella C3000, with 12lb line.

And it took me 4 to 5 years, countless fishing trips to get there. Not to mention having to land the fishes to get the experience.

Experience gives you confidence. It makes you more and more confident trip after trip. As your confidence grow, your gears become lighter. But... It didn't get lesser. In fact, mine got more...


Because we became more specialized. We knew exactly what we wanted to catch, how we gonna catch them and where and when. And the different target at different location and depth and time potentially means an entirely different setup!!


I WAS a tackle whore.


So how will it be for running? Will I be a running whore? Or am I already one? So I'm a running whore in denial?

Only time will tell...

Until next time, run if you can.

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