Conquering Laksamana Hill

It would considered the toughest and longest jungle trail in Penang.
I made it!
1hr40mins hike up.
2 hrs hike down.

I was drenched wet for 3 hours under the thunderstorm. (without coverage)
It was not easy trailing down with the stream of water splashing on my feet.
My poor Reebok.
It's gone.

I brought nothing to the hike and now I know the essential
1) Extra change in the car
2) plastic bag to cover the stuff in the bag
3) poncho
4) whistle if we are trailing alone at some point
5) Chocolate bars or eggs to stay ALIVE
6) Water (i had rainwater)
7) STAMINA -> The greatest thing we should prepare!

Comments

Simply Simply said…

Where is Laksamana Hill?

30/7/08 1:06 PM

meiyi said…

Hike from Taman Rimba (Penang's Forest Reserve), just beside the Butterfly Farm, Teluk Bahang.

30/7/08 2:25 PM

Anonymous said…

I think I would have caught a flu hiking in the jungle while in a thunderstorm, if not pneumonia :P

30/7/08 9:52 PM

meiyi said…

tsk tsk..
i'm 'TRAINED' since young to walk thru thunderstorm.
ain't as lucky as u..

30/7/08 10:00 PM

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