This blog is about information related to interesting places in and around Borneo, especially in Sarawak , Land of the Hornbills. It entails the natural beauty of the Tropical Rain Forest , its rich biodiversity, the flora and fauna and things people do every day.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Gunung Gading National Park - Home Of The World Largest Flower
Gunung Gading National Park is located in Lundu District of Kuching Division. It is 96 km from Kuching City and approximately about 1hour and 45 mins drive . Gunung Gading National Park is well known for it's world largest flower , the Rafflesia.
Gunung Gading National Park consist of rugged mountain peaks which provides a scenic backdrop to the nearby beaches at Pandan and Siar. There are waterfalls in the upper reaches of Sungai Lundu for visitors recreational activities. For the more adventurous visitors , they can take a hike right to the peak of Mount Gading which is 900 meters high
The Rafflesia at full bloom can stretch nearly one meter in width. It stays in full bloom for about a week . There is no specific period to observe this flower , so it is better to contact the Park Headquarter before planning to go there.
Gunung Gading National Park consist of rugged mountain peaks which provides a scenic backdrop to the nearby beaches at Pandan and Siar. There are waterfalls in the upper reaches of Sungai Lundu for visitors recreational activities. For the more adventurous visitors , they can take a hike right to the peak of Mount Gading which is 900 meters high
The Rafflesia at full bloom can stretch nearly one meter in width. It stays in full bloom for about a week . There is no specific period to observe this flower , so it is better to contact the Park Headquarter before planning to go there.
Rafflesia |
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Thought Of Week ( Wk 11)
ATTITUDES are CONTAGIOUS
Things turn out the BEST for people who make the BEST of the way things turn out.
WINNERS make a HABIT of manufacturing their own POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS, well in ADVANCE of the event.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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