Sunday, February 13, 2011

Sungai Kampar and Gua Kandu, Gopeng 8thFeb2011


From Gua Tempurung, we followed Mustafa's car. He led us along a dirt road and we passsed mining ponds before reaching his kampong.
Mustafa's treehouse is shown above as promised.
Run by an adventure company that conducts white water rafting on Sungai Kampar. My kids loved the sight of the treehouse. JY intends to organise a camp to this place later this year. So it looks like I will be able to make another trip to Gopeng this year. Hooray!


Halim, my guide into Gua Tempurung last year was enjoying the sight of carefree kids leaping into the river.

1,2...jump....run back up the river bank and leap once more. So much joy and laughter. No PSP or any other electronic gadgets required.

Kampar River. We just had to take off our shoes and dip our toes in.

A fisherman on the bridge took us into his recently cleared land and told there is a plant we have never seen before...and sure enough, we have never seen such a flower before.
The white flower looked like a tulip and was as big as a football.

An unopened flower bud.


We were informed by the fisherman that there were chalets and a nicer spot down the road. We followed his directions and came to a lovely river.
It had a swimming pool made by damming the side of the river with river stones.

Chalets and dormitories run by a former headmaster from Subang.

As we made our way back to Ipoh, we stumbled upom Gua Kandu. It can be seen from the North-South highway.

Looks interesting.
As it was nearly dinner time and the sun was about to set, we gave the cave a miss.
I will be back for Gua Kandu with proper equipment another day.

I love Gopeng. For all my trips to Ipoh and Gopeng, I have only encountered friendly and helpful guides who were more than willing to share their knowledge with us. I came away with more than what I expected.
Noticed this' For Sale' sign next to Gua Kandu.....so tempting :)

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ground cover can be added to pedophile the landscape. Mulch will reduce weed growth and
prevent new weeds from growing in the garden. Sure, you had your occasional exception that stupidly borrowed from
the local loan shark, but most learned to live on less.



Feel free to surf to my blog :: mulching

Anonymous said...

This simulator
combines the realistic control panels and control experience with
the military element. Some of the game titles that are part of this genre involve
the more recent of the Red Baron series and European Air
model. At this time, and in a good location, the leader should set up a few anchors and belay the
second climber so he can climb up and hand off the equipment he has been recovering.
As with most of the electronics, the main enemy of golf simulator is the
dust. Unfortunately, the series has been dormant for quite
some time and there isn't any indication that it will be returning anytime soon.

Anonymous said...

Make sure to evenly cover your hair, especially the tips.

It can also be left in the hair as a conditioner but
it may be hard to explain the tomatoes. com/hair-growth-products-top-things-to-know-before-purchasing-a-product ]hair growth products visit our website howtomakeyourhairgrow-fasterandlonger.
Since ages coconut oil has been used for curing skin as well as hair problems as it has anti fungal and anti bacterial properties.
The herbal solution is said to be a natural one, but,
this does not necessarily indicate that it is more effective than other available procedures.


Here is my web-site how to make my hair grow faster

Anonymous said...

One part compost to two or three parts potting soil would be
a sufficient combination. As much as you may want to grow radishes
and lentils in your kitchen you don't want to blemish your frugal reputation. Grab a few bags of organic potting soil and lean them up against the sunny side of your garage or a brick wall of your home.

Also visit my web blog progressive

Anonymous said...

UFS mining shelters include the Rapid-Span,
Supa-Span, and Alu-Span range of products, these structures are
all easily disassembled and cartable making them excellent for interim
facilities with resale options. It also happens sometimes that your character will say something silly.

Thanks for reading this article about Oregon gem mining on
Associatedcontent.

Anonymous said...

The product, according to the brand, can be applied throughout the day on dry hair if one's hair is medium to very coarse. As natural products don't have any side-effects, you
can rest assured for healthy hair. Generally, these products are more expensive
than their watered-down counterparts, but you can find a few affordable pure silicone
hair products (see below).

Anonymous said...

biz member, Ed Bankos' personal invitation, I invite you to check out the site. Do this method up to four times a day until the skin tag falls off. This method typically involves some pain or discomfort.

Visit my blog: skin tags nhs :: ::

Anonymous said...

Another available treatment option that can be done at home without a prescription is a topical ointment.
An individual can develop anywhere from 1 to well over 100 skin tags.
Females and males have the same chance of developing them.


my website: skin tags cancerous - -

Anonymous said...

These landscaping ideas for the beginners are not that expensive, but are very comprehensive and easy to follow and understand.
Furniture, lighting elements, statuary, and stonework are all examples
of items that can be layered throughout the outdoor space to create a look that appears to have evolved
over time. Backed by the vast industry experience, these architect service providers have come up with qualitative range
of services that include architectural designing, landscaping & renovation services
and interior design solution.

Look at my webpage :: landscape design tools online (landscapedesignhq.org)

Anonymous said...

This design is steller! You obviously know how to keep a reader entertained.
Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost.

..HaHa!) Wonderful job. I really loved what you had to say,
and more than that, how you presented it. Too cool!

my webpage :: what are the symptoms for asthma (tfredrikson.Fogbugz.com)

Anonymous said...

Download my free ebook "I've Found the Fountain of Youth- Let Me Show You Too. More Workouts: One needs to tone up the extra weight one gains so that one doesn't end up obese. However, it's also easy to lose weight, even if the process itself can be slow.

Also visit my website: how to gain weight fast for skinny women **

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the auspicious writeup. It in truth used to
be a enjoyment account it. Glance complicated to more delivered agreeable from you!
However, how could we communicate?

my blog post - medical insurance in the united states

Anonymous said...

However, it is also because of this negative thinking which is the primary cause of their weihgt problem.
Then the skinny guy finds weight gainers and tries
them, or some other worthless supplement, and never really understands why he is not big and muscular like the other guys at the gym.
s true that the Internet is filled with a lot of information and tips about getting the kind of body you want however most of us find it very challenging just to be
able to stick to a weight gain training program that will eliminate the question of how
to gain weight for women once and for all.

Here is my web site: how not to gain weight during pregnancy

Anonymous said...

That flower is called Flower Corps.. It can grow as big and tall as a human. You can Google it. I once found this flower while tracking to the top of Gua Musang