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Post 3 of 3 - The Millionaire Club | The Telang Usan Tableland Exploration

I get up from my hammock at 6 am sharp. The rain hasn't stopped, still drizzling a bit. I went to the guide rest hut to prepare breakfast. I am very hungry because I skipped dinner last night. I cooked two packages of instant noodles (again) and drank a cup of hot milo. I had some discussions with my guide and my researcher friends. First, it was still raining. Second, we need to cross two big rivers to reach Eastern. My guide was concerned that if we are stuck in between two rivers and ran out of food, it will be life-threatening by then. The two researchers agreed to skip the hike to Eastern Julan for safety concerns and start the hike back to the trailhead. When it comes to hiking, I am more of a thrill seeker and if I have the chance to explore, I will normally go for it. But then again, this is a team effort, not a single-man game, so we go back today. But before that, I ask my guide to bring me to the top of the plateau. I wanted to see the abandoned Millionaire Club. The Mil...

Post 2 of 3 - The Mighty Julan | The Telang Usan Tableland Exploration

Because of my backpack weight issue, I did not bring my sleeping bag with me and I carry everything myself. First I don’t want to add weight to the porter, because the porters are already heavily laden with food, and their camping gear to support my team. Second I can also train my endurance to get stronger. I can feel the chill breeze blowing toward my hammock, and the base feels so so cold. My socks are soggy, only one pair, can't use that for sleeping. So because of no sleeping bag, then I used my quick-dry tower as a blanket to warp both of my feet to keep them warm 😖 I did not have a proper sleep last night. checked the temperature is around 22'C so cold, just because of the rain. Waited until 5.30 am, I then get off of my hammock, and it was still dark, and wet. I was thinking I should have gotten a cooker here so I can boil some water for a hot drink. At 6 am, my guide is awake. They start to cut new firewood and cooked rice for our lunch later. I cooked two pac...