We had perfect weather at the summit. It was cold, but not freezing. And the skies were mostly clear, with just enough clouds to give perspective & help color the red morning sky. There were probably about 100 people up … Continue reading
Category Archives: malaysia/china (2006)
Mt Kinabalu – Laban Rata Lodge
The lodge was warm & heated… and had lots of food. The kitchen was stocked with water, chocolate, and other supplies (INCLUDING postcards & stamps – I sent one to my parents) . All the supplies for the lodge are carried … Continue reading
Hike to Laban Rata
Chris & I left the trailhead around 10am with our guide Julius. (I know that’s probably not how he spells it… but that’s the best that I could pronounce.) The trail was steep & I started really feeling the altitude … Continue reading
Mt Kinabalu – The Mountain
My friend Chris & I decided to climb Mt. Kinabalu. The summit is 4095 m (13,450 ft), the tallest between the Himalayas & New Guinea. For some perspective, Mt Rainer is just taller 4392 m (14,410 ft) - although, since you’re trucking through … Continue reading
Elephant Sanctuary
Based on a recommendation, my friend Chris & I headed out to the Kuala Gandah, an elephant sanctuary about 2 hours outside of Kuala Lumpur. We had the most excellent Mr Razali as our guide. The elephants at the sanctuary … Continue reading
Petronas Towers
The Petronas Twin Towers were beautiful at night. It’s no wondering they’re a symbol of Malaysia.
Asia Travels
On Thursday, I leave for Malaysia & China for a trip with equal parts business and pleasure. Very excited! I’m bringing along both my film SLR & my digital point and shoot. So they’ll be some real time photo and a bunch … Continue reading