Ulu Geruntum

Chanced upon this location about a month ago. Nice waterfall and very friendly village of Orang Asli. There was no name given so I just referred to it as Geruntum Waterfall.







Native kids having their bath(?) and fun at the same time.







Mucking around with the zoom ring on the Canon EF-S 10-22mm gives you a motion-zoom effect.



Bath time over when big sis called them home.



The lady who was at the kitchen is so friendly. The kids here too are the friendliest OA kids I have came across.




Tiny mushrooms near the waterfall area.

Wings over Kuala Gula (Raptors)

One of my favourite bird subject, raptors!

Have yet to identify this one.






Brahminy Kite



Majestic!!



A nesting pair... the nest is nearby.



Having sushi for lunch.

Wings over Kuala Gula (Storks, Egrets)

A Stork (don't know what type) perched high up...



.. and in flight.








Coming in for a branch landing.





Such a lovely white. Someone commented the wings look like that from an angel. I don't know... I have not seen angel yet.









Landing shots...

Wings over Kuala Gula (Misc Birds)

Tasek Bera (Out to the Lake)

Tasek Bera in the state of Pahang is the largest natural freshwater lake in Malaysia. Comprising an area of 31,120 hectares, it is a wetland of international importance and was declared a RAMSAR site in November 1994. The Semelai are the indigenous people that have been residing in this area since 600 years ago.

The boat used here were not the traditional 'flat-bottomed' boats. It has been replaced by modern fibreglass boats with outboard motors.




Moving through the thicker vegetation before reaching the open areas



Getting to the open areas.
The mengkuang plants are abundant and it is used to make mats. The Semelai make beautiful mats with patterns depicting a story.




Little birdies on top of almost every trunk...










Some parts of the lake mirrors the horizon and sky.
















Playing around with light and reflection.



The sun as seen on the water surface.



This is another part of the lake. The village here is Kg. Pathir and it has a beautiful view overlooking the lake. Yes, that's the lake there and it is covered with reeds.




This is what it looks like from the water's edge.



A little further down the path, a jetty facilitate easier access out to the lake. The water is deeper here.




Again, more modern boats.

Tasek Bera (Structures)

This is the SABOT (Semelai Association for BOating & Tourism) office in Pos Iskandar. We put up the night in here. Basic, cozy and clean toilets, sufficient for what we need. About a month ago, electricity availability became 24x7. This is really good news to both residents and visitors. Previously electricity was provided by a generator from dusk to dawn only.



This is where we lunched here before heading back to the city. Located in Kg. Pathir, it is made from bamboo and tree bark. Roof however, has been upgraded to zinc.



This is the floor of the interior; Bamboo held together with rattan. Very cool as the air flows through.



A balai or a gathering place. This one is up for rental for large group of visitors/ tourists.



The local 'pub' at Kg. Paya Pelawan. Downright quaint and cozy.