It was a rainy night which I don't expect and do not want to encounter but it was not that bad because the amount of drop wasn't that huge. Last night set the alarm on my mobile phone to ring at 5.30am when awaken by it outside was raining thus nothing much I can do especially the sunrise won't be good when you have whole night of rain. Went back to sleep which I enjoy whole night with nice cooling temperature.
Without notice it was so bright then I quickly jump out from the sleeping bag and leave my tent. It was a clear sky thus I ran to the top of them rim hoping a chance of nice photo shot on the lake with the mild sunlight in the morning. Taken numerous shots but it turn out not so good when I finally see it on my computer. Had chat with three Malaysian whom I met yesterday when arrived here. I do recognized one of them whom travel on same flight with us on Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok. Then I try to walk further finding a better angle to snap few more photo but something make me decide not to go further. Saw many poo on the ground and I am very sure it was from human, these owner were so irresponsible!!!
Had our breakfast then we are excited to move to next POI (Point Of Interest), Lake Anak Segara. In fact night before we had a discussion about the trekking plan for the next 3 days. We are thinking of skipping the lake then had our second night at Sembalun Crater Rim. But this was not confirm because we would like to see our progress today then decide. The reason we will skip the lake is because hot spring near the lake was not promising at this time and we have no plan to swim in the lake too.
Going down to the lake was indeed challenging and I still remember last accident at this place was a girl fall because she was playing hide and seek with her boyfriend on the way down. Although it was hard but we are eager to see what we can get from the lake as well as hot spring thus going with faster pace. We arrived about 11am and it was early to have lunch, moreover our cook need to setup kitchen for the cooking. Some of us decided to go looking for waterfall and hot spring. It was 20 minutes walk from the lake and the hot spring was just a small pond. Had a dip in the pond because i need to freshen up myself. A good rest in the small pond of hot spring for 30 minutes then we return to the lake side for lunch.
After lunch we conclude that we shall go on to next campsite because we did well in the morning and everyone is fit to go on. Walking on the side of the lake on the slippery stone for 15 minutes then we are starting to ascent. This stretch of trail was as tough as day before. Luckily the ending stretch was almost flat and we could actually run on. Setting up tent and kitchen then our cook is going to look for drinking water for cooking. Myself and another friend follow them to get some cleaning on our tiring body. Then I had a short nap in the tent since we had plenty of time, arriving this campsite about 3:00 pm.
We had early dinner today so we could get rest earlier for tomorrow. Waking up as early as 2:00 am to trek up to summit thus earlier rest is good for us.
Without notice it was so bright then I quickly jump out from the sleeping bag and leave my tent. It was a clear sky thus I ran to the top of them rim hoping a chance of nice photo shot on the lake with the mild sunlight in the morning. Taken numerous shots but it turn out not so good when I finally see it on my computer. Had chat with three Malaysian whom I met yesterday when arrived here. I do recognized one of them whom travel on same flight with us on Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur to Lombok. Then I try to walk further finding a better angle to snap few more photo but something make me decide not to go further. Saw many poo on the ground and I am very sure it was from human, these owner were so irresponsible!!!
Had our breakfast then we are excited to move to next POI (Point Of Interest), Lake Anak Segara. In fact night before we had a discussion about the trekking plan for the next 3 days. We are thinking of skipping the lake then had our second night at Sembalun Crater Rim. But this was not confirm because we would like to see our progress today then decide. The reason we will skip the lake is because hot spring near the lake was not promising at this time and we have no plan to swim in the lake too.
Going down to the lake was indeed challenging and I still remember last accident at this place was a girl fall because she was playing hide and seek with her boyfriend on the way down. Although it was hard but we are eager to see what we can get from the lake as well as hot spring thus going with faster pace. We arrived about 11am and it was early to have lunch, moreover our cook need to setup kitchen for the cooking. Some of us decided to go looking for waterfall and hot spring. It was 20 minutes walk from the lake and the hot spring was just a small pond. Had a dip in the pond because i need to freshen up myself. A good rest in the small pond of hot spring for 30 minutes then we return to the lake side for lunch.
After lunch we conclude that we shall go on to next campsite because we did well in the morning and everyone is fit to go on. Walking on the side of the lake on the slippery stone for 15 minutes then we are starting to ascent. This stretch of trail was as tough as day before. Luckily the ending stretch was almost flat and we could actually run on. Setting up tent and kitchen then our cook is going to look for drinking water for cooking. Myself and another friend follow them to get some cleaning on our tiring body. Then I had a short nap in the tent since we had plenty of time, arriving this campsite about 3:00 pm.
We had early dinner today so we could get rest earlier for tomorrow. Waking up as early as 2:00 am to trek up to summit thus earlier rest is good for us.
After rain stop I decided to leave my tent for a fresh air.
Most of them still having good rest thus better not disturb.
The other 2 tents which is a little far from mine.
Other camper from other tour group, some of them will go down return home this day.
The lake and the island with active volcano.
Last year I was here with other group and the setup of out tent are almost similar with different name we called it.
The view of the peak from Senaru crater rim.
Good morning!
Breakfast that we never have chance to finish because it was too much.
We can see few other great mountain on different island,
Rest stop before reaching lake side.
While resting we can see the porter aka cook were approaching, we left them early and it was so easy for them to reach us in such short time.
I like this view just few meters before the lake.
The active volcano, Mount Baru.
While waiting for lunch.
This shot was for someone on the rock, can you notice him?
The waterfall.
Little pond of hot spring, the "orange" color on the surface of rocks are the source of hot water.
Some of the locals will come here few days to fish.
This river is discharging the water from the lake, and now is not the raining season thus not much of water flowing out. That is also part of the reason we do not get much hot spring pond.
Tent setup for second night, an unforgettable night for some of us.
Cook busy in the kitchen preparing dinner.
As usual, coffee and fries before meal.
Tomorrow we will walk on that edge to go up.
A short nap.
Sun set.
Dinner while enjoying sunset.
Good night....
