KK6

Woke up in the mist and see a bird. Good sign




Start of trekking up mount K


The first hut. Checking of IDs and guide


We will soon be up there


First hut.






The whole first half was mostly huge steps of various heights












Interesting toilet. Have to climb over this bridge like thing to cross the water and electricity lines going up the mount to the lodges.


Another hut, forgot number what




Lunch break at Layang layang hut. Everybody sat in the sun to eat because if you stand in the shade, the wind will make you shiver.


Porters running up the mount. We perfer to walk.


Testing camera 1,2,3...








Looking back at the rocks I clamoured over


Another variety of pitcher's plant aka monkey cup, but didnt see any monkeys around.




wild orchid






Rare sight: flat trekking




Another porter. Check out those leg muscles




Nearing the end




Nice warm open spot to take a rest, a sunbath and a photo








Some ang moh lady could take the altitude and got sick. Had to be brought down in stretcher by 4 porters.








The mid point. Laban rata. It took me 5 hours to reach it. Could have been faster if I didnt take any photos.






gunting lagadan hut where we stayed. Not heated.





The shag faces of 4 untrained hikers




Eskimo


Clear skies


Wet flat rock





Suai ker!!!


Trekked down to Laban Rata after a shower for dinner.


Dinner. Buffet style, and good thing too.


Ever seen a double rainbow?


Back at the lodge




Check out those shades




Enough of posing. We start trekking up to the peak at 2am. Got to get as much rest as possible.