Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Thailand 2017: Betong 4x4 extended stay...

"Look for something positive in each day, even if some days you have to look a little harder..."

(Sea of Fog at Ayer Veng)

Betong 4x4 trip
Route: KL - Betong - KL
Date: 14 -17 January 2017 
Distance: 1,000 km

Day 01: Travelling to the border town

(A beautiful day to start the journey)
(Driving on PLUS highway AH2)
(Bypassing the town on Pengkalan Hulu)
(Interesting signage at the border)
(Immigration and Custom clearance)
(Entering the town of Betong)
(The clock tower at night)

 Day 02: A visit to the Sea of Fog

(Climbing up the Ayr Veng very early in the morning)
(The sun is rising at the horizon)
(Thick mist surrounding the mountains)
(The view of the surrounding mountain tops)
(The Sea of Fog, popularly known as Awan Nano)
(One of the new look out points)
(The route to the highest viewpoint)
(Pathway to the viewpoint)
(Climbing steep stairs for a better view)
(Panoramic view of the thick mountain mist)
(We are on top of the world!)
(The viewpoint at the altitude of 2,038 m)
(The blackfoot experiencing lost of power)
(Initial diagnose, faulty fuel injector)
(Assistance from the Muslim village, a towing service) 
(The blackfoot in the workshop waiting for spare parts)
(A hot cup of cappuccino and honey tea)

Day 03: A visit to Pengkalan Hulu

(The mist in the mountain viewed from the hotel)
(Taking a taxi to the border)
(Border clearance at the Immigration Complex)
(Walking the distance between Thailand/Malaysia border)
(Taking a bus from the border to Pengkalan Hulu)
(Completed personal business and back to Betong by taxi)

Day 04: Travelling back to KL

(The blackfoot is ready to roll)
(A cool day to drive back to KL)



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