1st January 2023. Brunei has lots of beautiful scenery... Hiking is one of my favourite activity to do here in Brunei. I couldn't help but to snap photos of the country. Beautiful mountain view and the fresh air. It was the 1st of January of the year 2023.
I came here with my wife, my mom in law and Joaen, my wife's friend.
My wife's mom is still super active at 65. She's super duper active. Never complained at all. Not even a single word.
The hills of Lumut
These are familiar hills of Brunei. I've hiked here a lot. But each time it is different. Different days, the older me.
This is where we gathered
Base camp. Got all our stuff ready. My hat. Sun block. The sun was scorching and blazing. I felt my skin burning.
Some of our best friends. They hiked with us all the way. I did not noticed what they had done until I saw this picture.
I guess, it is a way of keeping cool. Perhaps.
My wife and her jacket. In pink. Long pants. To protect herself from the sun.
Long pants , some hiking shoes and her backpack. I wore short pants, a brightly coloured shirt and a cap. Sun block applied before heading to the hills.
Up we go
The slopes that head up to the entrance of the trails. This trails take about 1 hour and the half to hike along.
The bright sun
The sun gets too bright. 4 pm.
Pylons along the way
I guess, these pylons usually act as markers. A place where you could stop and recognise where your at.
Lots of fresh air. Today, there weren't a lot of other hikers.
My wife in front
I like to walk slowly and my wife loves to usually walk super duper fast. But I'll do my catching up if it is required.
Down the hills
Going down the hills. No running. It's damages the knees. So it's best just to keep it slow while walking down slope.
A resting point
There are places like these all around, so you'll be able to rest when you feel worn out. I've been having some time off for a couple of days before heading back to hard work again.
Getting some sweat out
It's great to sweat. I just love sweating. Working out is something that I've done all my life. Being active all the time.
Neat trails
Brunei's walking trails are well made. It's less raw. In contrast to the hiking trails of Miri, Miri's trails are more tough. Some are muddy and you feel like your in a real jungle.
Me and my hat
Me and my friendly hat. The best thing to have to shade myself from the sun.
That view
The view here is spectacular. I just love to look at how the clouds are formed. The dense forest and the sounds of the animals.
While we rest
My mom in law in full protection gear. She's covered from head to toe. She's 65 this year and she moves like she's a young person.
Resting at JIMMY LEE KN
My wife enjoying her time. Resting there before we head on.
A pitcher plant
endemic to the jungle of Borneo. You find lots of these while your hiking here.
The blazing sun
The beautiful sun brightly shining. This is how spent my 1.1.2023. In another 365 days, it's going to be 2024. I am still here. If one day, my post stops, then perhaps, I am not here anymore. Maybe somehow someone finds interest reading my post and my memories live on.
Hope that your going to have a beautiful day ahead.