Cape Rachado Walkabout

Cape Rachado Walkabout

A different kind of hike - beachcombing, rock climbing, nature trails amidst few hundred year old Meranti trees, getting a natural tan. 

The lighthouse, rugged rocky outcrops, mangroves, beautiful secluded sandy beaches, Hang Tuah's footprint, a lone grave circa 1960, a freshwater spring right in the tidal zone, sea cave, sea swirls/ whirlpools. I half expected to see a mermaid :P

Shared a packet of nasi lemak whilst enjoying the cool sea breeze at a rocky promontory and listening to life stories from the ofduty lighthouse keeper. Met and got some enlightenment from  a hermit who had been meditating here for 9 months. Really interesting walkabout.

Let the photos do the talking. A good time to come here again would be in March to coincide with the annual Raptor Watch. 

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Mystical & mythical Sungai Lembing.. an idyllic & rustic former mining town that time forgot

Dawn at Bukit Panorama

Early morning view of the town

Suspension bridge - one of eight throughout town

The majestic Sg. Lembing rainbow waterfall

We had heard about this place for some time. At the invitation of some Sg. Lembing friends, a few riding buddies from KL, Bentong and myself made an inaugural recce trip to Sungai Lembing in September 2011 to check out new riding trails. Whilst there, we could not resist checking out some other famous sights and we're really glad we did. The riding trails were awesome, the sights were breathtaking, the townfolks warm & friendly and the food is great. Here are some pics and video we took. Looks like a return trip in the very near future is in order.

The one & only petrol station in town

Rainbow waterfall video below:

Video of our trail ride below:

2011 through the eyes of a dirtbike trailrider

To friends & friendship! 
Looking back the year dirtwise, 2011 had been an exceptionally great year. We were truly blessed to be able to explore beautiful new places, ride awesome new trails, meet new faces and made many wonderful friends along the way. Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012! :)

Disclaimer: I own NO rights for the songs in the video. To listen to the songs, please buy their albums.Times Like These - Jack Johnson from his On & On album.
Over The Rainbow-What a Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole from his album Ka 'Ano'i.
Where Peace Begins - Danelle Lee & Jaclyn Victor, theme song of Global Peace Festival 2008.

Video here: 2011 flashback

Log bridge crossing

Giant petai

Fellowship of the umbrella tree

River crossing

Teamwork

High country