Date : 22nd August 2018 (Wednesday)
Alright, so let's just skip the "Trip to Korea 2018" hype for a moment to let this blog post to be published. [ There are a lot more overdue blog posts yet to be published... #perfectiongivestrialstoperfectionist ]
During the Hari Raya Haji public holiday, we have decided to visit Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site located at Kota Belud. I have seen quite people who uploaded photos of them playing water and beautiful scenery of our Sabahan proudly nature-beauty: The Mount Kinabalu. Surely, you can take Instagrammable photos to the model wannabes.
Nice right?
This photo was shared at its official Facebook Page.
Credited to : Dr. Jawahir Madeaming
Posted on 23rd August 2017
废话不多说，我们 let's go !
We actually came here quite early, almost to 12 noon, and the Sun shines brightly. It was unbearably hot, I told you...
At that time, there still have a few parking spaces to be parked. However, the parking spaces are quite sandy-muddy and limited tbh. I can say that the parking spaces are like their own private residential land... so there you are, the empty places for you to park your car.
When it comes to the term: limited spaces of parking spaces, during the peak hours (late noon ~ 3:00pm-5:00pm), you will likely need to be patient as other cars will try to reverse-park their car. If you got no parking space for your car, then you might put your car laying on the road which is quite small for big vehicles (like Land Cruiser, Hilux etc.) to cross the road.
This is the place to pay for your visit into the Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site.
Entrance Fee for local Malaysian:
Adult = RM3.00
Children = RM2.00
0-7 years & above 60 years = Free
Entrance Fee for Foreigners:
Adult = RM12.00
Children = RM8.00
0-7 years & above 60 years = Free
Not to say that "I just want to go inside see-see" defines that you don't need to pay. Hello orang, ini bukan hak kerajaan tau. Ini diorang sendiri set up buat begini guna duit sendiri k. Bukan bilang kamu langsung tidak perlu bayar kalau kamu tidak berkelah atau berkhemah di situ. 3 ringgit sama 2 ringgit ni apalah skarang ini...
Btw, sistem pembayaran tiket patut dipertingkatkan. Friendliness is only an extra point. Takkan lahh mau let go dua tiga ringgit tuu saja? "Sikit-sikit lama-lama jadi bukit" ; Ungkapan si isteri yang turun dari takhta yang tersohor dalam sebuah negara pada tahun 2018.
At my first glance, I felt that this place is just like a typical construction site. Full of gravels, and then I saw something construction vehicle (I don't remember what was that, and never know any names about construction vehicles. So, I went to Google and found some familiar ones with names. Example: Excavator, Bulldozer, Dump truck & Road roller).
Looks like it's just a huge empty space with lots of stones. We saw many people built canopies and tents. I felt so weird like what's on earth we're actually doing at here? Everyone is staring at us like how clueless we're upon reaching there. They all (I mean those whom had stayed there a day or two. Or anyone with camping experiences) were like really know and understand what to do on their trip to this place.
We're thinking about belongings (since we have no valid reason to be at here). We're thinking about how we're gonna have our picnicking time (since we brought foods and drinks). So, we decided to rent a canopy, so that we have our not-so personal space to be sheltered.
Cashing-out another RM15.00 for a portable 10' x 10' canopy.
I was stationed to take care of our belongings inside the canopy. Mum and Akak went for walk to the river. Dad was wandering around the surrounding. I felt discomfort, looking so many people were BBQ-ing and partying like indeed enjoying their trip without bringing any stress. Maybe it's because I was a city-person, and I didn't make use with this kind of chill environment. Anyway, this is my own opinion. It's subjective.
While looking at my circumference, I saw a group of boys on my northeast. They were taking photos together on top the rock. I can feel the burning spirit of togetherness the moment when they're standing on that big rock. I'm so touched. Yeah~ 🔥
They like to travel, how could we left them at home right? 😂😂
Dad came back from wandering. Mum on her half-way to the river called me to follow them together. I left my dad. Now, it is Dad's time to take care of our belongings.
Mum and Akak played for a short period on the water. Mum thought of bringing all the things to the nearby riverside, since Dad was alone at the canopy. Akak and I went back to the canopy and asked Dad to come along.
The rocks are slippery. 小心啊~ 💦
An evidence to proof that Dad is actually a bit boring while at the canopy. He secretly took photo of us from far.
Next is the two photos taken by mum, while we're otw to tell Dad come over and bring along our belongings.
Dad is coming, our important things are carried and put near the riverside. Aye, we're ready to play water! But Dad is busy with taking photos.
Alala... macam duyung pulak yang di belakang tuu~ Kaki panjang² eheheh...
Hmm, and now... it's Akak's turn to grab the phone and take photos. Dad goes for the real swimming time.
The winner of Asia's Next Top Model Season 6 goes to... uhuhuh~
Dad stacked the stones away... so that the surrounding water becomes deeper. So rajin... got someone also following what Dad was doing. Hahahah~
I forgot to take off my watch during the swim and my watch was dead. ⌚💔
We took our last photos before departing... going back to the canopy place. Changed our attires at provided "bath place".
Just to say: We take turns to change our attires... Me and Dad went to that "bath place" first, while Mum and Akak taking care of our belongings inside the canopy. Soon after that, it's their turn to get changed.
We were lucky, to be honest... We did play the water for more than one hour happily albeit had no chance to witness the glorious of Mt. Kinabalu. I played the water until I was shivering in the last few minutes before we left the scene. I would have to take back my first negative impressions onto this place. I entirely forgot that I was not make use with the environment before the playtime.
Back to reality... No longer when mum and Akak went to change attires, the rain comes. The people of PMVCS alarmed them (those who're still at the water playing) to get back to land. Afraid 山水 (or water fall from mountain) come.
We're ready to head back home. But before that, we stopped by at typical sinalau bakas shop...
*** ALERT! NON-HALAL! WARNING! ***
Sinalau bakas (roasted wild boar) *non-halal*
Linopod (rice/mashed yam wrapped in leaves)
One Tiger beer can & two Anglia Shandy cans *non-halal*
!!! PERFECT !!!
