Plans are underway for the Ng Family trip to Kluang during the Christmas weekend. 18 people have confirmed but the registration in still open to those who yet to sign up. We will be going in 5 cars.
- HP,KC, NC & TH
- TC, Jean, WC & PW
- HK, KM, Nancy & Ah Mah
- Sam, SC & EH
- Simon, Angela & ML
THE PROPOSED ITINERARY
Saturday 25th December 2010
6:30AM - Depart KL
8:45AM - Breakfast at Yong Peng (Fish cake noodle)
9:30AM - Conducted Tour of Dragon Fruit Orchard (Ayer Itam)
10:30AM - Visit EU Agro Resort (8th Mile Ayer Hitam – Kluang Road)
12:30PM - Lunch (Kluang renowned Beef Noodle)
2:00PM - Check into Chalets/Hotel/Sunrise Park (Sam to arrange)
3:00-6:00PM – Free time: Shopping/Resting/Mahjong/etc.
7:00PM - Christmas Dinner (Sam to arrange)
Sunday 26th December 2010
6:30AM - Assemble to climb up Gunung Lambak (Compulsory for those above 10 and under 40 years old. Optional for senior citizens)
7:30AM - Morning walk around foothill of GL (senior citizens & toddlers)
12:30PM - Lunch: Tangkak Beef Noodle/ Kluang Railway Station
1:30-2:30PM - Rest time/wash hair/reflexlogy/massage.
3:00PM - Return to KL (those going home) /Trip to Kahang (those staying)
For those who plan to trek up the mountain a bit of background information on the task ahead might be useful. Gunung Lambak is 510m above sea level. The first part some 5-600m long, from the car park to the foothill is an easy walk along a concrete path. After that it is just a dirt track. The final 400m steep ascend up to the summit is the difficult part. During the raining season the trek can turn muddy and slippery. For those who are comparatively fit, the climb up to the top and down should take about 2 hours. Those who are a bit out of shape would probably require 3-4 hours. People with medical conditions should consult their doctors first before attempting to scale to the summit.
To prepare for the climb a pair of good running shoes or trekking boots would be essential. It would also be sensible to bring along a light raincoat, insect repellent, sunscreen, walking stick and a first aid kit.
Due to the short notice we have hardly any time to prepare and condition ourselves for the climb. To a bunch of senior citizens and unfit city folks the mission to climb Gunung Lambak will be a daunting challenge. I climbed Mt. Kinabalu more than 20 years ago and since then have not climbed anything more than a few flights of stairs. The spirit might be willing but the flesh might be weak. We shall see. If we do succeed in the challenge, the achievement should be duly recorded and celebrated with a champagne picnic at the summit.
simon ng - 20/12/2010
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