During the Labour Day long weekend, OT, Daniel, Shar and I went for a short trip to Malaysia, Cameron. I was in primary school when I last visited this place. All I could remember was the terrible time I had throwing up on the coach, misty playground and the cool fresh air. With much anticipation and a little apprehension of my usual prone to suffer from travel sickness. We headed for the highlands via coach leaving golden mile on the 30^th night. I was rather impressed with my ability to sleep on the coach and only waking briefly at some points of the journey. Woke up about 6am and found myself at the foot of the highlands. Drifted back into sleep and found myself arriving at the first township when I decided to sit up and enjoy the scenery. The greenery plus the greeting of cool fresh air when we alighted, ensure me that I will like this place from the start of the trip.

We got to the Brichang town by 8am and had breakfast there before some tour agency tries to sell us some tour packages. As it was simply too early for our hotel check in, we went back to wander around Brichang town for the rest of the morning. The town was small and we covered it in no time. Had a lunch before heading back to check in to our apartment. We joined an Argo tour that brings us to various farms to appreciate the main economy of the area. The amount of crops, plants and flowers that we came across that afternoon was enormous. Ended the day with a steamboat dinner and a Ramil burger. The Ramil burger is really worth commenting, I never see anyone putting so much care into making a burger like this one. Thumbs up for him, even though was a long wait for the burger.

Got up really early the next morning for the sunrise, our personal guide was promptly waiting for us at the lobby at 6am. It was really misty and cold that morning. After half an hour of traveling on winding roads, we arrived at the peak. Promptly made our way to the watch tower, OT and I climb to the top of the tower. The chilly winds sweep pass us, it was really freezing on the top of the tower. We stand waiting for a while, lose track of time and feeling numb from the cold. There was no sign of the sun, took a quick peek at my watch. Think it show 7 plus, I knew we had missed the sunrise. Went back down the tower to join the others hiding from the cold, we missed the sunrise but we witness the clearing of the mist which reveal the beautiful surrounding. Later we visit the mossy forest and tea plantation, both in a way unique and new experience for me.

Got our guide to drop us off on the way, we visited bee farm, kea farm and markets. The road was very jam and we ended up walking the whole way back to Brichang town. It was a long walk and we all got quite tired after it. Got back for some rest in the afternoon and headed for a nice dinner at the smokehouse. The settling of the hotel cum restaurant was very Victorian it was like we had travel to England. I think the service and food can be improved but we still have a great time that evening.

This concludes our visit, we all had a good time and recharge for the challenges ahead. I believe I will be going to Cameron again soon.

Was planning for holiday in September 09 to Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh and Da Lat and was gathering travel buddies who might be interested to join me for the trip. The response had been fine so far and there were several feedback and recommendation. I was linked to some blogs from a fellow Singaporean who had just visited the Da Lat and was dismay with her entries. Guess we tend to be overly critical and calculative over trivial stuffs. Hence we forget to appreciate with is presented before us. Personally I do not enjoy haggling for the best price, I am happy as long as I felt that I had paid a fair price. Strongly believe that any holiday will be much more pleasant minus all these calculation and comparison. May my fellow travel buddies be able to understand that and appreciate me for who I am.

Considering to expand the trip to include my solo experience of the Mekong river and beyond. Let see how things turn out then. Anyone interested please feel free contact me.