MULU trip on April Part 1

 A break away from the stresses and the contaminated air, MULU is one of the best place for an escape. At first, I was blurred with the trip and yet I feel nothing for the trip. Maybe, it is because the person that I am going with is not all known by me. But, then, after days spent together, I felt worth it and happy with new friend I met. Seems like all the person are "Same same kepala". Hahaha... We do really enjoy the trip and 3 days 2 nights staying in Mulu is just NOT ENOUGH..I say it again. NOT ENOUGH... hahahahaha

Our flight to Mulu was last Saturday. I was already in Miri since the day before Saturday. So, that Saturday evening, me and the other five (Fredy, Oli, Bibie, Mavis and Talisa) met at the departure hall in Miri Airport to board to Mulu. Unless you like to spent time traveling with boat/express which will takes hours or even day, the other easy and light way for an entry/exit to Mulu is by flight.

By flight, it took only around 40 minutes to reach Mulu Airport. At first, I was worry enough and scared if only we are going to use the small flight (twin-otter) to Mulu. By the way, i'm not sure if I spell the name of the small plane correctly.Ever experienced flying with the small plane? If yes, then you know my reason of complaining and whining..hahahaha. I am frighten of height actually..hehe

Yup..I mean the small plane that only carries 19 passengers at one time.. But, then, when we walk out of the boarding room, I feel "fuhhhh...." when I see, the other passenger with the same route is walking and entering the ATR 72 flight (which is bigger than the Twin-Otter).

The weather was not that good on the day we travel. We experienced turbulence while flying up in the sky. For sometime, I feel dizzy and freezing of fright when the flight shake and it goes up and down. My only way to cast the feeling away is to  plug in the earphone and listen to the music with high volume.I just can't imagine, how am I going to react if flying with Twin otter in this kind of weather..Fuhh..scary enough. I might freeze to death and might left my heart up in the blue sky.. hahaha..

We landed in Mulu Airport in the evening. If not mistaken, around 4pm. The flight was delayed from Miri, but we are not that worry about it, because according to our itinerary, our first activity (referring to the package we choose) will only begin at 7pm.

From the airport, you will easily find taxi/private transport to your hotel. The driver will be ready standing outside the arrival gate. If you can't find anyone, go to a stall outside the arrival gate (on the right side) and arrange the transport with the person in the stall. It cost you only around RM5 - RM 7 (depends on area you are staying). We pay only RM5 for our transport from airport to National Park Headquarters. The journey only took less than 10 minutes. 

Upon arrival at the HQ, we check-in and made the payment for our accommodation and package that we decide to follow. We stayed at The Garden Bungalow (Rate : RM250 per night). Lucky that we choose to stay in the Garden Bungalow. The accommodation is equipped with air-condition and attached with toilet and bathroom. Believe me, you will not regretted choosing this compare with the dorm/hostel. The room provides you more privacy and you belonging will stay safe and secured compare to locker in the dorm. Ermm.. I really forgot to take picture of the place we stayed..blame it on me..haiyakkk

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Our plan was.....

Day 1 :

Evening : The Botanic Trail (Cost: Free and you can go by yourself without guide)

Night     : The Night Shift (Cost: RM10 per person) A guide will escort you along the trail.

Day 2 :

Morning  :  The Mulu Canopy Skywalk  (Cost : RM35 per person)

Afternoon : The Garden of Eden + Deer and Langs Cave + Bat Exodus (Cost : RM75 per person)

Day 3:

Morning : Batu Bungan Longhouse + Clearwater & Wind Cave (Cost : RM 20 per person + RM 30 per person for the boat)

Afternoon :  Proceed to the airport..Back to KK. Hehehe 

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After check-in, we do still have some time to go around the place. So, we decided to go to The Botanic Trail. The trail is 1.5km long with information panels on Mulu's plants. But we didn't manage to finished the whole circle of the track due to time consume.We only manage to cover half of the circle, and we went back to the HQ for our dinner and to prepare for our next activity that will start at 7pm.

 I was amazed with the surrounding. Greens are everywhere and it is rich of biodiversity. From plants, to insects, to fungi and more living organism living together in one nature.. marvelous are God, who created the universe. 

 For walking along the trail, you need no worry for what you put on your feet. Either shoes or sandals, all are suitable to be used as the pathway is perfectly ready and you only need to enjoy the walk all the way of the trail. Enjoy it...I felt suffocated because of the Oxygen..Kidding..hehehe. The air was very perfect.. ;)

Ermm...well, above are some pictures we took the whole time at the Botanic Trail. Though feeling a little bit exhausted and with a little struggle of the muscle, it was really worth it. 

After the dinner, we get ready for our next activity; Night Walk. Pay only RM10 per person. I didn't bring my camera during the walk, and felt regret of not bringing it that night. Oh ya..remember to bring your own torchlight and applying insect repellent is not recommended due to its smell that can attract/scare away the insects/animal. 

Very interesting walk. Other than experience, you gain knowledge about insect/animal. Fireflies, frogs, bugs and even weird insects that I never know before, we found it that night. Now I know some facts about insects which I just ignore before this. Try it, you won't regret it. Ahhh..one more thing, NEVER FORGET your CAMERA... ahaha... will cont about the next activity in the next blog..Until then, chaow and adios...

**MULU ... wait for me to come again.