Day 58

Had a good rest last night. Really lucky despite the jungle atmosphere with the dirt, insects, and all.

Usual morning routine. Waited for the “Pak Cik” incharge of the mount to come back as he went out, and had breakfast thanks to him after that (this sentence is seriously ‘screwed’ haha). Embarked on a trip to Mount Dato peak afterwards.

Completed the climb with satisfaction:
Gunung Datuk – Start: 0845, Reached: 1005, End: 1125, Duration: 2 hours 40 mins, Height: 2900 foot (883.92m)

The mount is nice and unique with many big rocks and stones. The terrain isn’t too difficult yet challenging. Similar to Broga hill with all the big rocks except that Mount Dato has no “lalang” growing all over the peak. The peak of Mount Dato has sufficient space for camps which is really nice and the highest rock gives a 360° view from the peak. A mount worth visiting.

Made some friends during the climb and they (2 uncles, 1 aunty) gave me a ride to Rembau after the climb. I actually rushed down the mount to allow some time for me to bathe and pack my bag before they reach foothill. Thanked the Dato Mount “Pak Cik” for taking care of me.

Arrived at Rembau, a small town in NS, and had a drink with the uncles and aunty. They left, I walked around, had lunch, grateful towards the restaurant aunty.

Visited Rembau Crystal after that and looked around as well as learnt bout crystals and processing methods. Really tempting to purchase something as souvenir but really need to save some cash. The uncles and aunty whom I met at the mount solve my financial issue for the moment so I can’t waste their sincerity.

Went on another long and tedious walk towards Seremban. Passed by Chembong, Pedas, and Wet World Pedas. Wet World Pedas looked nice. Walked till don’t know where near the junction to go Senawang and took a bus to Rahang. Got lucky as some Chinese community were having some New Year related event at “Kelab Sukan dan Rekreasi Cina Rahang” and I ate till I’m full plus managed to find a sleeping spot tonight. Enjoyed the Chinese New Year atmosphere and watching funny behaviours haha. Still not sure if this place is a “Kampung Baru” or not.

Have been feeling lucky recently. Feels like the calm weather before the heavy storm.