Saturday, April 13, 2013

GUNUNG TOK WAN & BROGA HILL

Gunung Tok Wan and Broga Hill are located at Semenyih, Selangor. Together with my two sons and a friend of mine, we went there on 13th April 2013.

From Melaka, we departed a bit late due to a commitment the night before and reached at the parking at about 9.45 am.


At the parking before starting our hike

After some preparation, we started our hiking at around 10.00am. The temperature was really hot at that time which made me having a tough time to summit Broga Hill. Along the way, a number of other visitors warned us that there are a lot of bees up there but , we still continue.
Rest along the way to Puncak Broga
The view along the way to Puncak Broga
Another view

Panoramic view

Hot weather really tired us

A lot of mosquitoes as well...wondering why???



After 45 minutes of hiking we, reached Puncak Broga at 400 a.s.l. We had a 15 minutes break before continuing our hiking to Gunung Tok Wan.


At Puncak Broga 400m a.s.l

Had some snacks
Activity at Puncak Broga


Panoramic view at Puncak Broga

After 15 minutes rest at Puncak Broga we resumed our hiking to Gunung Tok Wan. It was a long way to the peak. We reached the peak after 2 hours of hiking at around 12.50 pm. Many of the facilities at the peak are no longer there as compared to the last time I went there somewhere in 2011. 

At the peak of Gunung Tok Wan...Congratulations!

Gunung Tok Wan 675 a.s.l.

The remaining facility...a number of benches are no longer there

You made me proud..
On the whole, it was a very challenging trip. The boys seemed like to give up due to the boring trek to the peak. After some motivating words, they kept on moving. Anyway, we made it to the top. Congratulations to all for your strong will and mindset.

See you in the next trip.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

TANJUNG TUAN, MELAKA or N. SEMBILAN?

A short visit to Tg. Tuan Lighthouse.

Located at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan but surprisingly belongs to Melaka. Don't believe it? See these photos...

RUMAH API TANJUNG TUAN, NEGERI SEMBILAN


NAMA TEMPAT: TANJUNG TUAN, MELAKA ; NEGERI : MELAKA???
Any explanation for it?

What else are there?


View from the Lighthouse
The Melaka Straits from the Lighthouse
Migratory Birds Route

Wild Life Sanctuary




Stairs to the Lighthouse

The Lighthouse
History of wildlife reserve at Tg Tuan

Just sharing. TQ.