I am little red riding hood!!!

Last friday night around 11.30pm, we ended up in a camera shop in Muar. (Please do not ask me what were we doing there at that time)....

And there I was looking for a camera cover for my Nikon 3200 which has been so loyal since forever and served me well. So I decided to buy an "outfit" for it instead.


I guess I must have been out of my mind, because I have decided to buy one of the most striking camera cover I have ever seen in my whole life.......

Being a low profile person, this is just not me....but I was thinking what the heck, time has come for a change to take place......



Jeng jeng jeng jeng........................












Ok ok, I can already see some funny looks on your face.......I dont mind constructive critics......hahaha....


P/S: I will try to be extra low profile if I am ever to bring this camera pouch into the field I will make sure I stand still when I encounter wild animals... Don't want to scare them with my glowing "lunch box"....haha...

Taman Negara Sg Relau, Merapoh

Went to Taman Negara Sg Relau in Merapoh last week. We were very honored to be invited to give a simple training to the DWNP staff and the local people there on Prey Occupancy Survey that WCS did.

It was quite an experience sharing our knowledge and what we have been through the past 5 months or so with other people (though we are still considered as ''newbies''). At the same time, we learnt a lot from them too which makes the trip even more worth it.

Bringing the participants along through the 3 days 2 nights trip really made me realized how much I missed going for field trips. How much I missed bathing in the streams, sleeping under the dark sky filled with bright stars.....



It's always easier said than done, but not everyone can endure living in the wilderness. Me either, but with my teammates beside me, I know I will be alright.


Being in another national park than Endau Rompin National Park, is a new experience for me. The atmosphere is definitely different than in ERNP, but the scenery and landscape is nevertheless breathtaking .


One of the places that one must visit is the Kuala Juram. The water is super duper cool and refreshing. Swimming in the stream is really one hell of an enjoyment. Kuala Juram is also the entry point for those who are interested to climb the renowned Gunung Tahan.


Menara Seraya which is situated between Kuala Juram and Sg Relau is one viewing tower that allows us to view almost everything that is in the Park, including the magnificent Gunung Tahan. The sunset view from the tower was said to be very romantic , ;p too bad we missed the sunset(we were too occupied at Kuala Juram until we forgot the time) and also the sky was cloudy when we went up the tower.


Another place to worth visiting would be the saltlick in Bumbun Rimau. A saltlick is salt deposit where animals visit regularly to lick. This would be a nice place for animal watching because of the frequent visits of animals to the area.


However, artificial salt licks in block forms (shown by the picture above) were placed all around the place to attract animals.

In conclusion, Sg Relau National Park is well maintained and is definitely worth visiting. And I am very honoured to be able to spent a week of training there.

Waterfalls

I guess in my past life, I must be a fish, because in this present life, I LOVE to see water so much..be it a stroll at the beach or the magnificent drumming sound of waterfall flowing endlessly..


The place I have been working the most is probably Endau Rompin National Park...Now that I even feel as if it's my second home...The waterfall on top is Upeh Guling waterfall. Easiest to get to... only about half and hour plus plus of trekking from Kuala Jasin.



Unique rock formation can be found at Upeh Guling. However, due to the strong current, no swimming is allowed at all of the waterfall found in the National Park...But one need not to swim in the water to feel the beauty of the waterfall... We only need our hearts to feel the rhythm of the water falling on the rock bed...



Batu Hampar waterfall is very near from Kuala Marong, about half and hour of leisure walk while listening to the bird chirpings and cicadas calling...The picture below shows the renowed Batu Hampar waterfall in Endau Rompin National Park. This waterfall is consider as an appetizer before we reach the so called "main course"...



After around 4km hike up and down the hill (thank god there is a tourist trail !) We will finally reach the main course of the day, the Buaya Sangkut Waterfall....



Overlooking the magnificent waterfall, one will realize how small one is compare to the creation of mother nature. Very suitable for some reflection time upon ourselves, more on self indulgence I guess.

After working for long long hours in the office, why not embrace the nature with open arms and open mind.....

Forget about all the work and schedules, here, we only listen to one voice, the voice of our heart united with the cascading sound of the waterfall!