Broga Hill @ Semenyih with PHOTOS and VIDEOS!

Hey yea, all my dearest readers and friends!!! I knew this event had taken place long time ago .. about 1 year but the memory still kept vividly in my brain. Sorry for not posting this earlier as I am finding my time to write too due to the never ending events. xD. 

Alright, here are the snapshots of the pictures at Broga Hill. I simply select some interesting pictures but it's already sum up to 20. Seriously, I can't stop myself from laughing when seeing these photos. We were just too naive and FUNNY. Haha.

i-City Shah Alam

Presenting to you, i-City also known as city of digital lights which is the first lightscape tourism destination in Malaysia equipped with state-of- the-art LED technology displays.

Basically, all the display use LED (light emitting diode) lights. So, when you are taking pictures close to the displays, you can feel the heat generated too. 

8 Ball Cafe, Setapak

I think I am addicted to play pool. Well, for a mere RM 4-6 for 2 hours of spending time and playing with friends, it really worth and cheap too! This time, we headed to the 8 Ball Cafe which is located at my housing area.

Well, look carefully. I am not promoting the Melaka Satay Lok Lok. The Eight Ball Cafe is located above this restaurant at the corner of a junction opposite Steven Corner.

There are 2 stairs side by side but both leading to the same entrance. Don't get confused. You need to press the door bell before entering. Suk Yen showing her superb skills in playing pool.

Nonetheless, Team A (Me & Mei Chu) defeated Team B (Suk Yen & Evelyn) with a 3-1 scoring. The charges is only RM 11 per hour. Sounds cheap right? In fact, it was the cheapest rate I visited so far. However, expect some cheapness in the quality of the board. The playing board is in old condition with rough surface. You may even spot some holes of the thin curtain covering the board. The playing sticks looks nice but when you hold it, it is very light and you can feel the empty space of the wooden stick. This place is exactly suit to the beginners as training ground with a cheap rate. I was not sure whether was it due to the condition of the table, it seemed to be very easily to shoot the balls down to the hole. So, if you looking for a cheap rate and do not mind the condition of the playing table and the sticks, you can try playing here. In addition, learn how to arrange the balls when you start a game as you can't expect the staff will do for you with that cheap rate. Haha. Totally different from Club 2 Snooker & Pool. Address: 1st Floor, Blok A Plaza Prima Setapak, Jalan Prima Setapak 1, 53300 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-4023 1600

Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya

Bukit Gasing is an ideal place for walking for exercise. Those living in PJ and KL come here frequently especially weekends for exercise and to take a close step to the mother nature. You will be shocked to see a lot of grandpa and grandma do the walking despite their old age. This place is easily accessible through the Federal Highway.




The walkers: CC, Shin Ying, Poh Chin, Hui Hoon, Siew Hoon, Kuan Poh & Me That motorcycle spoil our picture.



 Alright, remember this map well. If you are first timer, you really need this map as guidance. I will be mentioning these spots inside the jungle in red to guide you.



|Big black ant captured.



The girls inside the jungle. Such places is nothing new to Siew Hoon. She was raised nearby jungle with wild elephant. Haha~

 

 CC, KP & Me

A quick reminder not to destroy the trees. Took this picture in rush as those friends already call me sakai for taking endlessly photos. So, didn't have the chance to turn the macro mode.

As you can see, it is very refreshing inside the jungle. You'll get fresh oxygen from the plants and get close to the nature.

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Walking up the secondary forest which covers almost over 100 hectares. R- Group photo as usual. Thanks Poh Chin for the photo.



This wooden stage for unknown purpose is the landmark that you are in the right track.



 Nice trail?

We started our journey from 1 to 2 and then 3 which was a wrong route out to the jungle! Coincidentally, Hui Hoon friends who arrived here earlier and entered into jungle earlier also uses the same path as us as we were using the RIGHT lane rule. After asking the passerby, then only we know the correct path. At spot 2, you need to cross the suspension bridge and head up from there. Anyway, after getting out from the jungle at spot 3, we then met with Hui Hoon friends and took a long break.

Poh Chin and Shin Ying cannot 'tahan' already. These two really need to do more exercise. Look at Poh Chin tired face. Haha.

Alright, here is the big group. Oi, you orang come here chatting or trekking?

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The perfect twins of twins



After a long break, we were now ready to get back into the jungle using the same route.

We walked down from spot 3 to spot 2. While on the way, I slipped down twice as the grounds were wet and slippery in addition to the less grip on the old crocs I was wearing. But, no worry, I had bought a new crocs for the future trekking.

Remember this spot 2. You must use this way to go up to the watching tower which was the ultimate destination.



Alright, climbing up stairs again. It is a long length stairs.



 Pictures time~



 This is the said watching tower and a wooden stage similar to earlier one but this is bigger.



The two tired buddies. Haha.



 All pictures taken from the ground by Shin Ying.

Then, both Shin Ying and Poh Chin climbed up the stairs and joined us. Both of them was reluctant intially due to tiredness but after hearing our loud laughter and chatting session, they too wanted to join. As you can see, CC do the most talking. Haha.

This picture tells you the uncivilised people who vandalised the wood with lot of wordings.



 The chatting session at the watching tower.



And group photos~ =P

This is the view at the watching tower or spot 4. Accordingly, there is a temple over there. HH friends were once walked over there and took a super long route back to 5. However, the temple route was closed temporarily due to renovation.

Taken from the watching tower. That is the stage which I mentioned earlier. I would suggest to those who want to try something special by eating nasi lemak here. I planned to do so but they are said it is very sia sui. But, after we went there, they all regretted for not doing so because they were already very hungry. It is great to eat nasi lemak in the middle of the jungle right? But, do remember to properly dispose them and do not pollute the jungle.

After the long period hanging around the watching tower, we then headed down to the starting point. Initially, we plan to take a long route exiting at a playground. But, we again took the wrong path. From the watching tower or spot 5, we took the spot 6 back to spot 1. This is the usual route. If you want to have another round of excitement that is to the playground, you will need to take spot 7 leading you at an exit with fence gate. Spot 6 is climbing up hill while spot 7 is climbing down hill. That's why we got mistaken as we wish to travel up more and longer.

Anyway, while on the route of spot 6, you will reach to this site with the tree branching into curve which is suitable for a couple pic like Siew Hoon & Kuan Poh. Well, I didn't say there is something between them. It was just your assumption.

As usual, I either tailed them from back or lead them which usually in alternate round.

Alright, see their cheerful faces. This is the spot 1. When you first enter into the jungle, you need to walk straight and not taking a cross at this bridge.

Proudly introduce you the UCSI University Team with the slogan 'free and easy' and 'always on'. Haha. Seem to be my copyrighted slogan.

 So, how about you? If you are residing in KL and boring with Titiwangsa Lake, you can try this jungle trekking. Between, forgot to mention that there is no entrance fees, no parking fee and no toilet.

**Disclaimer**

This is example of blog post which I used online photo upload service, Photobucket. Thus, the picture seen are much clearer without need to click to enlarge the picture. However, the drawback is it takes longer time for this post to completely load. For usual blog post with total picture more than 30, I usually used Blogpost service namely, Picasa. The uploaded picture is small in the post and sometime blur if I stretched too much. But, if you click to enlarge, you can see original clear picture. The loading time for the post is much faster than with Photobucket. Hope to answer all the queries.

Broga Hill, Semenyih

Broga Hill also known as Bukit Lalang is located at Semenyih somewhere near the Nottingham University. This was the first time I hike this place. After the 'hiking', I would like to rephase to 'walking'. The level of difficulty to 'walk' up to the top of the hill is 1 out of 10 (Gunung Nuang being 9). Therefore, this place is very suitable for those who want for a casual walking or light exercise. I heard this place is good for sunrise too but it is definitely impossible to hike early in the morning with this bunch of people. Shhhh... They wake up late... (secret). Perhaps, shall go to try next time.

On the way walking up.. Wei Kiat, are you okay?

L- Cheerful Cindy R- Girl powers! Don't ever try to touch them. Otherwise, they will treat you wtih a punch. Dangerous girls!

Alright, here is a reminder for those who want to go Broga Hill as well. Take right path at the beginning of diversion. When you reach to a base of a slope with a lot of lalang, take the right path up. Do not take the left path which will lead you deep into the jungle. You can find way up to the hill too but the path is difficult and dangerous.


 R- Cheerful faces walking up hill. Between, it was quite windy when you reach to the lalang area.

Pit stop. The picture was overexposed but I only found out later.

 Finally, we reach to the base of the hill. Just climb up this stairs and you will reach to the top. The terrain up to here is not difficult right?


 Pictures time. It was difficult to become their photographer. Either I have to be in the front or tail them behind.
 T- CC
D- Me and Wei Kiat. I was shocked when he suddenly lean on me. Haha.


 Introducing to all my readers, a pretty girl named Cindy. However, she is not available anymore.

Cindy and Suk Yen, mother of the pig family.

CC, Hooi Hoon, Yen Yie, Cindy

Group photos~ Suk Yen, CC, Yen Yie, Cindy, Hooi Hoon, Shin Ying, Me, Wei Kiat

 Wei Kiat spotted one couple pak toh'ing at the top of the hill. There was another couple at right bottom. So, wait no more. Bring your gf or bf there too. Nice place, nice view and nice AIR.

Behind the scene

 We spotted this bunch of funny people. In the first pic, that guy was adjusting his dslr and setting the timing. In the second pic, that guy was seem running from the spot he set up using his tripod towards his friends. We was wondering why they didn't ask the passer by to help them take the photo. Next question was why they set the tripod so far away? The person image will be very small. They should put their tripod nearer to get the people face bigger and at the same time able to capture the back hill view.


 Next, me, CC, Cindy & Hooi Hoon went to another peak which was about 100 m away. While the rest circled in red in above picture took their sweet time rest and chatting. Picture taken at another pick with maximum 20 x digital zoom (if not mistaken).

Hooi Hoon and Cindy~

Me~

With the pretty ladies~

Hooi Hoon, Me, CC, Cindy~

Jumping shot~

 We spent quite long time time here taking pictures and making video clips. Since Cindy clip was not that good, let me show you the one by Hooi Hoon.

Welcome to Broga Hill by Hooi Hoon~

I like these photos very much. Different scene with different effects. Both are suitable as a MV video models~

 Alright, I saw them waving at us asking us don't be crazy till so long and faster go back to meet them.

Me~

Jumping scene~ Again, would like to remind dear readers, click to ENLARGE.

Wei Kiat & Suk Yen~

Suk Yen, Cindy & Hooi Hoon

 Not tired of the 'walking', Suk Yen and Yen Yie fought against each other on who can carry another person better.

Me & Wei Kiat~

Red alert! Dangerous girls again. This time they will shoot you!

 T- Some gay scene by Wei Kiat & CC. Wei Kiat was pulling of CC leg's hair.
Bottom left- The monkeys 'Shu Ng Hong' act

Yo! Suk Yen was telling you that we were now going down hill and time to eat!

Candid act~

 Finally, we reached down to this sort of abandoned palm plantation site. For those who wish to come here, just go straight from Notthingham University until you reach to this site on your left. The parking is between the trees. FOC~