Cameron Highlands 4 Jan 2007

Hello I am Veronica.

We have been touring Malaysia with our Dolly(Honda Shadow 400 1997 American Classic Edition) countless trip.

This is my first BLOG after learning from my daughter eunice how to do it!

Day 1

Set off on 4 Jan 07, we avoid the KL central area thru the use of Elite Expressway (Shah Alam). Since this is was our first time travelling for more than 400km we decide to stop at Rawang R&R.

We checked into the Rawang R&R Highway Hotel which cost us RM39 (offer rate), usual rate is RM49. For "pussy" drivers or riders whom need a place to rest for the night.

After one night rest, we move out the following morning 8am.

Day 2

Other riders like would agree with us after a thunderstorm shower, the scene of the hills was excellent.

This picture @ Tapah R&R.

After topuping up of fuel at the nearest stop , we exit the Tapah and move up the hillside. At the foot of the hill, our Dolly accidentally ran over one the village's chicken trying to play tag with our bike on of the road. We exchange a few stares with the local villagers and decided to make a run for our life before they do likewise to us. Thank God- they did not catch up with us to demand retribution for the dead chicken.

The trip up the hill was a terrifying experience with lanes less than 4 metre wide and cliff on the right , it is amazing that they have truckers speeding down hill not afraid of dropping off the cliff.( maybe their brakes are not working) but our Dolly advanced at 30 to 40 kmh. ( first gear only)

Midway thru the journey to cameron we happenstance on a tourist spot "Iskandar Waterfall". while trying to take a picture the spare battery - find like mad for it.



We reached Brinchang town @1100am. (Viewed from Cluny Lodge)
One would notice the big cabbages size that we cannot find in Singapore. Twice the human face size. I was wondering if cabbage grow to this size how the cause when transportation to singapore the cabbage shrink to 25cm size?







BOH Tea Plantation - The view was really breath-taking with cool temperature.









We booked Aloha Cluny Lodge $30 (weekend) per day,after a bit of confusion!
Advise-Print your confirmation slip before travel- they would call Singapore to confirm your stay. (no internet access)
We toured around the area to realise there are abundant of hotel lodging but food sucks only SteamBoat found in Brinchang Town, warning To ladies- No Shopping Area!!!!



So we order our meals with care taker of Cluny Lodge @RM30 per adult per day. 3 dishes 1 soup with fruits and tea.

Volume of food- scarily right for 2 persons. but just nice to feed pigs.

Slept early for the night, plan to go see flowers the next morning.

Day 3

After a warm and nice, come with bed and breakfast in the Cluny Lodge, we rode up to ROSE VALLEY to see flowers. Veronica's die die must see before we leave .
We paid RM2 per head for entry.



The Rose Size was as big as a human face.

While I was taking picture of flowers the pig of a husband was happily snoozing away.

It is interesting to see an unique species of insect eating plant.



Tomato, Cactus (Giant), Roses etc were found here.




Noticed no strawberry photos- when one is here, drive around and there are countless strawberry plantation around. Some even come with a cafe for tourist.

After Rose Valley, we bought plastics made flowers and vegetables key chains for RM1 each.
Sad to find out, 3 bundles of roses,tulips etc for only RM5. My Pig Told me not to kill any of them by buying home. The heat along the way home would dehyrate them.

The sourvier shop owner was very kind, she told me an alter road out of Cameron Highland voiding the narrow roads(the way we came). We should just rode upward after Brinchang and we would reach Simpang Pulai.

Day 4

We check out of Cluny Lodge @0800hrs. Camera battery was flat; so no more photos. We followed the shop owner's advise and move upward. The reverse road to Ipoh was alot more boarder and safer then we could move back to singapore using the NSH. IT took more than 300 turns and 2 hours of shower before we arrived @ Simpang Pulai.( Maybe because we did not bath the night before)

Breakfast @ Gopeng R&R. Bought one piece of Chicken Breast. Really cheap but the core was not cook.


Contemple to go straight home or stop for break.

Had lunch @ Air Kedoh (Malacca) and decide to home straight.

ETA Sinagpore @ 1830hrs we were dead "shag" but we still went for dinner with children before we went into Hibernation mode for the 24 hrs.