Sabah - Land Below the Wind

*Ferry at just before Puni checkpoint

Taking advantage of the few days holiday in May, Labour Day and Wesak Day, I decided to drive up to Mt. Kinabalu with my family.

The journey took us from Miri (Sg. Tujuh) - Brunei (Kuala Lurah) - Limbang - Brunei (Puni/Temburong) - Lawas - Sipitang - Beaufort - Papar - Kimanis - Kota Kinabalu (KK). We started the journey around 10 am and arrived in KK about 8 pm. Quite a few immigration checks points (5) between Sarawak - Brunei - Sabah. Crossing rivers twice on ferries as well. For Malaysian, Puni ferry cost RM 8 per vehicle while Lawas ferry cost RM 10 per vehicle. Although it was quite long journey, we enjoyed the nice view especially the stretch between Lawas and KK - it was awesome!

Here are more photos for sharing...

* Lawas Indoor Stadium now completed...it was 9 years ago the last time I was there...still under construction then.

* Excellent road across the Crocker Range to Keningau - even small car like Kancil can visit.

* Gunung Alab Resort along the way - very cooling plus warm n yummy steamed sweet corn!

* Fantastic view of mountain range

* Bamboo found at Poring Hot Spring - a relieving sight after tiring "climb" up to the tree canopy walk

* Vegetables & flower market at Kundasang

*Zen Garden Resort where we stayed - less than 10 mins drive to Kinabalu Park HQ.

* Our breakfast on the balcony

* View of Zen Garden resort in the morning

* The skies opening up after the storm

* The view from balcony while enjoying our breakfast -great view, yea?

* Close-up view of Mt. Kinabalu from the balcony

* View from the balcony late in the afternoon

* Mesilau Nature Resort - another route to climb Mt. Kinabalu

* View of Mt. Kinabalu from National Park HQ

* The majestic Mt. Kinabalu!