The Big Blue Lake of the Three Brothers Lake, Plentong 避藍東三兄弟湖之大藍湖
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I met a group of local hikers online and decided to join one of their weekly hiking trips. The destination this round was the Big Blue Lake of the Three Brothers Lake located between Plentong and Seri Alam. The Three Brothers Lake is formed by the Big Blue Lake, the Medium Blue Lake and the Small Blue Lake.
After meeting up at the badminton court 明珠羽球場 in Plentong at 6.30am, we carpooled for another 3 min and parked on the roadside of a huge palm plantation.
The weather was pleasant and the air fresh from last night's rain. We walked through the plantation, overgrown ferns and bushes.
Twenty minutes later, we reached the lake.
Plentong Big Blue Lake
Perfect Reflection
Beyond Borders
Then we hiked to the top of the cliff.
Along the way is a rock shaped like an elephant.
On our way up, we met another group of hikers coming down this steep giant rock using the rope set up by the trailblazers.
Our turn to go up.
First class view! The faraway peak in the middle is Gunung Pulai.
As stunning as it is, some people call this a "man-eating lake." Exactly a week ago, a young Malay chap drowned here. Good that I managed to throw some Mani pills into the lake and offered a short prayer just now when we were on the ground.
Rest Stop
Near the rest stop is a 4 to 5-storey high tree house built by some soldiers from a nearby army camp. However, it's no longer safe to climb all the way up as the wooden "ladder" is unstable due to some broken poles.
76-year-old Uncle Yap wanted to climb up further but we stopped him 😅
Me struggling to get down the steep giant rock.
Blazing Sun
We concluded our trip at around 9.30am when the sun was starting to burn our backs.
Missing the embrace of the forest, I joined my cousin's family for a hike at Gunung Lambak in Kluang. Its summit is at 510m above sea level. My cousin planned to brought me up to the northern peak where we could get a great view. Initially I was confused by the signboard as the numbers indicate distance instead of elevation. After walking up the paved road, we started ascending a steep slope with natural steps formed by sprawling tree roots. It's amazing how the tree roots formed pockets of steps. After conquering the root-steps slope, we sat on some benches for a rest. Suddenly, my cousin's wife N started panting. With her eyes wide opened, she screamed in fear, "It's dark! It's dark! I can't breathe!" N slumped and my cousin quickly held her and said, "Breathe! Breathe!" I rubbed some Chinese medicated oil on the back of her neck. She was still panting. I touched her right hand. By then, her limbs had become stiff. Her voice quivered:
I've always heard of Gunung Pulai but never had a chance to visit the mountain until now. As there is a river by the entrance, it's a popular outing spot among the locals. River by the entrance. The local villagers run food stalls and convert their home compounds into parking lots for RM3 per car. Put the parking coupon here.Without coupon, put RM3, OK! Masakan Panas = Hot Food A village house with many plants. Personally, I prefer taking the forest trail but it's closed for the monsoon. Even during normal seasons, taking the forest trail would require application for a hiking permit several days in advance. The permit costs RM10. A guide is also mandatory at around RM160. Forest Trail There are still plenty to see along the steep tarmac road. Mini Waterfall Surrounded by lush greenery. The light blue beyond the land is actually seawater. First time seeing this type of fern. Some even form shapes of hexagon. It took me two hours to reach the peak which is actually a restri
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