In the recent expedition that we had went, TrekEarth managed to trek in the th
ick forest of Titiwangsa, conquering the 2nd, 3rd and 4th highest mountain in Peninsular 
Malaysia. They are:
2nd - G. Korbu/ 2183m
3rd - G. Yong Belar/ 2181m
4th - G. Gayong/ 2173m
Together with 10 other mountain summits that were not as prominent as the G2, G3 and G4.
This Titiwangsa Transverse trek covers from Ipoh to Cameron approx 140km of jungle trekking through the low lands of jungle where leeches, mosquitoes and sand flies were common to the high lands of the mossy forest which compromises of beautiful treks where green moss covers almost every square inch of the jungle.
In this trek, TrekEarth was not only place in the situation where we were required to use our physical strength to overcome the obstacles in the jungle, we were required to use our mentality to control our body over tiredness, fatigue, hunger and at the same time maintain positive spirits and moral to battle against nature’s unforgiving weather conditions and muddy terrains of the Titiwangsa Transverse trek.
As we are summiting the mountains as a team, teamwork, bonding and co-operation with our fellow adventurers were very important. Understanding the fact that we trek as a team, we faced difficulties as a team too.
In trekking this Titiwangsa Transverse trek, personally had I came across some life principles that were clearly seen and related to our life. Here are some of the examples:
1. As we come across muddy puddles in the jungle, we must make alternatives to avoid them.
Thus, through this above eg, it shows me that in life, at times we may see certain obstacles that might not please us, thus looking for an alternative would be the best way to avoid.
2. At certain parts of ascends, we need to secure our footings before having the confidence and energy to push ourselves up. It is the same for our daily lives. When we find security in where we are, that’s when we will want to upgrade our lives to a next level.
3. When descending, at certain slopes which are way too steep, one is required to face backwards to descend. It is related to our life as at certain down times of our lives, we may feel very uncertain but if we were to turn back and look at our past experiences, we might be able to carefully find our way down and soon, move on with life.
Here are just some of the examples of how we can learn life lessons from trekking and I find it very meaningful. After this trek, I find that trekking is not only about conquering mountains, but conquering thyself.
Edward.
Haha yeap, that was about it all!
And guess how I spend my Monday?! Perhaps I can say it is one of the most unique Mondays of my life.
On the bus from Cameron Highlands to KL, I met this Swedish couple, Mattias and Amanda whom were bag packing all the way from Sweden to Thailand to Cameron to KL to Singapore and later heading on to Australia and to New Zealand, Cook Island and further to the States.
So what happen was that on the bus, we exchanged contacts and I promised to bring them around when they are in Singapore! So today we went to Lavander food centre to have some food! I had mixed beef noodles and they tried some dishes too!
Afterwards we headed to SimLimSquare to purchase a camera lens for Mattias. Quite a good bargain but the indian saleman's service was as bad as crap. Well, its a once and for all thing. And we got Amanda a new HP laptop! It's great! (:
We trained down back to my place at Pioneer MRT and they came over for dinner!
YEAP! I hope they did enjoy dinner! HAHA because Amanda didn't really know how to eat them! And Mattias seems like he enjoyed alot! Anyway, I had a great time with them, as they were sharing their lives in Sweden, how similar and different!
Will be working in the IT Fair pretty soon!
And I hope that tomorrow's group interview for my camp instructor course will work out well!
I miss you.
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