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6/02/2007
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aimlessly wandering - homeless and happy
OVERVIEW:
After a few days of never-ending excitement, I finally found some time to upload pictures. I went from Singapore, where I had the chance to overcome my jet-lag and to get used to southeast asian culture in a western way directly to Cameron Highlands. In this Malaysian mountain area, I discoverd the tropical rainforest, had a glimpse on the life of the indigenous people (Orang Asli) and was introduced to the weired practices of Hindu culture during the Thaipusam Festival. During a 'night jungle safari' with the guesthouse's staff which ended up in the thickest fog I've ever experienced, I met 3 people from the wildlife department who took me along for a weekend-camping trip to Taman Negara. Joining them on their way home, I now ended up in KL, where I finally can do some laundry, essential shopping and updating my friends...
I integrated only a few pictures on this site, if you are interested in seeing more, click on the link 'Fotoalbum' on the right hand side. Unfortunately, I have not yet found out how to turn pictures...
CAMERON HIGHLANDS:
The great 'Father's Guesthouse' in Tanah Rata, which I chose to be my home for 4 days. The huts are old UK-Military buildings, but gosh - were they comfortable to stay in .
The guesthouse's staff was amazing. Very funny, helpful and open for long-night talks with TIGER-Beer.
Breakfast at the 'Secret Garden Cafe' (part of the guesthouse) was always being worth getting up for. I just wonder if the "local coffee" which I ordered was in fact the local Tea with some coffee flavor to it.
As you will see later, Cameron Highlands is mainly characterized by rainforest and tea plantations.
As everywhere I have been so far - and not only temples and mosques - you are not allowed to keep your shoes when entering the guesthouse. This leads to a laid-back atmosphere -everyone walking barefoot- and to a big pile of shoes. It can get really dirty if everyone enters with his muddy shoes, just coming from a hike in the jungle. And believe me: it WAS muddy.
That's how a primary rainforest looks from high up. (Unless it is foggy)
The other side of CH. Tea, tea tea.The neverending views are phantastic. The arrangement of the plants makes the whole landscape look very designed, very graphic.
I had the chance to go on a guided tour through tea plantations, the rainforest and to see an Orang Asli Village. Since there were only 3 people and the guide, the Tour was very intensive, very informative. Satia, our very knowledgeable and extremly funny guide made us eat all sorts of rainforest herbs, showed us spiders, orchad plantations and the capability of his beloved Land Rover.
 At the Orang Asli Village...
 ...I got to try the blowpipe...
 ...and I hit the shoe!
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