Just came back from a wonderful 3 days 2 nights (6 Dec ,7 Dec and 8 Dec 2008) trip to Cameron Highlands.Nice!Fun!Great!
Scenic, breathtaking, invigorating, tranquil ,Cameron Highlands is simply a good holiday destination.Affordable and enchanting!I feel totally refreshed and relaxed!!! Indeed a great place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life..trust me.
Just feel like can't get enough of the cool breeze though the biting cold (especially in the early morning, late evening or after heaving rain) gave me occasional shudder...i can say the weather is a bit nasty. It rained these two days..drizzling then heavy rain then drizzle again..not long after it had stopped the rain continued..this kind of weather just put me off. The rainy weather also prevented me from having a pleasant walk at the pasar malam in brinchang town. (upset)
Despite the rainy weather, the trip to Cameron is still a worthwhile one. Some spots that must never be missed out are Sungei Palas Tea Plantation, Boh Tea Centre and Strawberry farm!
*but i didn't visit strawberry farm this time*
The valley views at Boh Tea centre are breathtaking.
The greenery are so pleasant.
The atmosphere is simply exquisite and peaceful.
Honestly, as i am typing now, my mind is picturing the splendid valley views which are still fresh in my mind as i had just visited the Boh Tea centre this early morning before departuring back to Ipoh..
How i wish i could spend more time there.....
In case you don't know, the road leading to the Boh Tea Centre is indeed very narrow and winded. A slightly larger vehicle ( e.g traveling bus) will block the entire road..
If timing isn't right then either one of the drivers has to reverse to let the others pass through.
The drive to the Boh Tea plantation actually gave me the creeps...I even swore that i wouldn't want to come again initially.But, after reaching the place, i was so reluctant to leave...
Let the expert talk :
"When driving on this kind of narrow and winded road, you must honk your horn because the horn will act as a signal to other drivers that your car is approaching.Many drivers are rather inexperienced,i should say,that's why they do not realize the importance of it. I honk in advanced so that the oncoming driver is alerted and will not drive further if the particular portion of the road can only fit one car at one time. "
-K.F.Yong
An absolutely good advice, dad! True enough!-K.F.Yong
*Young drivers who haven't driven to Boh Tea centre before take note!*
Not forgetting the authentic-looking, English-style Ye Olde Smokehouse which is one of the fabled landmarks in this highland town.In this 2-storey hotel, it houses a number of exquisitely-named rooms :
Spencer, Elgin, Ambleside, GlenLee, Warwick, Croft, GwenLaura, Glenmore, Hazelwell, Cottage, Garden, Squire, Wycombe and Fairhaven.
Enjoyed the whole trip very much!
Thanks to my parents for coming up with the idea of spending a few days in Cameron... :)
I will surely go again!
-violetwonders-
