Day 34 - LuLing Resort

Woke up quite early for a bit of breakfast before the trip.

It's so misty that for a second there I thought I was in Genting highlands.

Walked with Masita, Hajar and Pei Jie to the main gate.

And captured the moon peeking out behind the clouds in the foggy morning.

Now the 4 hour plus journey begins...

At the rest-stop. Managed to take the reflections of Seok and Randolph.

And one of the worst toilet experience- A toilet along the rest area with only 2 cubicles in the area. One was filled with human feces that wasn't flushed while the other was filled with blood and vomit. Which would you have chosen?

At last, the bumpy journey was over. We have three tour guides all sir-named 张. So easy to remember...

The most annoying part was that the bus driver kept horning at passing cars with or without reasons. Our bus sounded like a 霸王(tyrant overlord) on the journey as well as having the occasional 过山车(roller coaster) feeling.

And the slender willow overshadowing the lake and hills on the opposite bank.

The pavilion we never got a chance to eat in as it was booked.. The water's crystal clear...

Mr Wong and Mr Loh wondering about the seating arrangements...

Lunch is served!

Went to check-in our resort room after the meal. Felt like a caged animal with people peering in from the glass windows to watch me still finishing the last chunks of meat.

And my room number with Zee Min.

The room. It's so comfortable that I was complaining why could we not stay another night here at least.

We were given an hour to rest while I just watched a variety show on television.

At 2.30, we assembled and.... here we go!

First stop, Belle Valley (美人谷).

And yes, we need to purchase tickets as well..

A boat(which we never took) near a tiny waterfall. It's constructed of bamboo...

And these trees are... Ginko trees which are now sprouting.

Here we all pass through this wooden walkway...

A valley of yellow flowers...

Belle's Valley at your service...

We need to have at least a group picture at every place we stop at.

And two children fishing on the opposite bank.

紫薇花 not in bloom. Yes, the 环珠格格(Princess Pearl) that name...

Enough of group pictures. Let's have some 'emo' pictures for a change, shall we?

Group leader's being really lonesome...Xiang Yu, why look over at that direction?

Assistant Group leader Seok also really sad...

Nadiyah, the queen of 'emoing'.

And finally, yours truly thinking about chocolates...

And the powerful currents capable of sweeping Zee Min's bag. Luckily, one of our tour guides was quick and responsive enough to get it back. Thanks 张浩（I think that's your name)

I keep looking at the turquoise water... It's really tempting me to jump in.

美人瀑（Beauty Waterfall). Sorry, no beauties bathing here...

Standing there and feeling the spray of the water droplets in force is rather refreshing.

And bamboo. Only there's no panda here.

Peacocks. The tour guide was saying, "只要孔雀看见比它更美的东西，它会开它的尾巴的"(Should the peacock see something more beautiful, it would open it's tail feathers)...

And another section of the area.

Oh, and we have male models posing in the area. Congrats Clive and Randolph.

Enjoying the area and leaving memories within my mind...

And this fossilised tree trunk makes a great spot for hide and seek as well as photo-taking.

望美石(Looking at Beauty's Rock..I think). Something to do with a beauty again.

This area gives me a 'eco bridal' feel. And Zee Min's in the picture again... as usual.

Legend has it that this stone slab was once slept by a queen. I don't think I will aleep here though.

The waterfall is cascading as Zee Min hogs the camera... I merely enjoy the viewing.

And a butterfly that lands gracefully on the flowers...

Ah, a reflection shot of nature...

Went back to the hotel area and crossed the suspension bridge...

The bridge that looks very 'safe'. Trust me?

See, I am going to cross the bridge.

Once over the bridfe, I lagged behind to enjoy te view and stroll slowly.

They cultivate 花菇(mushroom) on logs as cash crop.

The logs used for cultivation of mushroom or as a source of firewood.

Is this a stable? Nope. It's a residence.

And some of the fruits. At first glance, don't it resemble rumbutans(红毛丹) that are dried up?

And the growing rice seedlings...

I asked the tour-guide Zhang Hao ifI am able to enter the area and check out the place. Luckily, the owner complied and so, I was able to sneak a glance at the shed cum ome area.

Mr Ng, we all take the initiative to learn more, right?

This is the coop. Now I know the feelings of the battery hen. Every night they get cramped in this.

And a motorised tractor.

This is used to grind the grains...

Sickles that are used to cultivate the rice during harvest period.

Smoked pigs being hanged!

Their stove that resembles those kitchen from ancient times.

I think they are brewing medicine... Is it?

And introducing 木耳(a fungus) that is picked from the hills.

Mr Loh is very intersted with the walled house.

And the river...

Let's have our meal, shall we?

The pair of tour guides. Zhang Hao and Zhang Pan Pan. (No chinese in case I get it wrong)

And time for entertainment... Campfire's burning.

Aren't we all so enthusiastic?

Round and round the fire.

One of the performance.

And this couple is amazing. They cha-chaed their way easily and gracefully.

Time to dedicate a song just for the thrill of it.

The LSCT students.

Clive? Ah, we all are cheering for you!

Lastly, Masita and Hajar from MDE and Hady(is it?) from ISCT singing together.

And the grand finale. All of us on stage and singing with bubbles dropping down.