Paragliding in Chamonix~

Last month, I was in Chamonix… and guess what was the very first thing on my mind? Paragliding!

I mean, when you’re surrounded by mountains like that, how can you not want to fly, right? Of course, as a first-timer, I didn’t go solo. I went for a tandem flight. asically, I had a pilot behind me handling everything, while I just sat back, relaxed, snapped photos with my little red Lumix camera, and soaked in the view.

Walking to our take-off point - Planpraz, with Mont Blanc right behind us. Just standing there already felt surreal. I made my booking the day before with Fly-Chamonix, and honestly, their reply was so fast. The next thing I knew, I was up early at 8am, ready for my first adventure in Chamonix. I met my pilot, Sean, super professional and made me feel completely at ease. We took the cable car up and then did a short uphill walk to the take-off spot. Not too tiring, and the view along the way? Totally worth it.

When we reached the top, there were already quite a number of people getting ready to fly! The energy was exciting, everyone gearing up, wings opening, the wind just right.

And the weather… perfect. Bright, sunny, clear skies. I felt really blessed that day.

Once we took off, everything just felt calm and beautiful. Sean, my pilot controlling the wing, and my only job was to enjoy the moment (and smile for the camera :D).

View of Chamonix town from the top, looking down at the town and the mountains... amazing isn't it? One of those moments you just pause and think, “Wow, this is real!”

The whole flying experience was totally amazing - smooth, peaceful, and honestly… a little addictive. Now I’m already thinking - maybe I should try this again in my next travel destination?

Waterfall Abseiling & White water Rafting @ Gopeng 31-10-10

Last weekend, I escaped to Gopeng for a little outdoor adventure… and honestly, it couldn’t have come at a better time. It was just two days after my final exam, so yes, this was my official “freedom celebration” trip! 😄

The plan actually started about a month ago when my ex-colleague asked if I wanted to join. I didn’t even think twice. I just said YES. To be honest, I had no idea what waterfall abseiling was, and I had zero experience in white water rafting. But I had a feeling it was going to be fun… and wow, it really was. Totally worth the RM190, no regrets at all.

We started the day early, like really early. Left Shah Alam at 6.30am, made a quick stop at an R&R for breakfast, and by around 9am we reached the Gopeng toll to meet the rest of the group. Once everyone arrived, we headed over to Murni Camp, met our guides, and got ready for the real adventure.

So, the journey began at Gopeng toll exit

Heading to Murni Camp

From there, we hopped onto what we jokingly called our “limousine” (basically a transport truck) 

Getting ready to be transported to the abseiling point

And that’s when things got real - Here's the waterfall that we do our abseiling!

Owh... caught me in action! I had a moment of “what did I sign up for?” But once you start, there’s no turning back. Step by step, slowly making your way down the waterfall - it was thrilling, a little scary...

But ... so satisfying when I reached the bottom safely :D

Hungry.. hungry...O~  After that? Food time. And trust me, everything tastes extra good when you’ve just done something adventurous.

Next up - rafting. But before we jumped into the river, there were plenty of briefings. Safety first, always. 

Briefing and briefing... How to wear the life jacket properly, how to handle the rapids, what to do (and what not to do). Lots of listening… but necessary!

Here my group ;) eh, suppose to have one guide only, the other guide at the left side just "tumpang" snap picture :p

Water confidence test... owh ~ My favourite part. I love this, surprisingly fun! Splashing around, getting comfortable in the water… I actually enjoyed this more than expected.

Another final briefing.. how and what to do at the rapids

And finally… rafting time. Ah...caught us in action!

We paddled, we laughed, we got splashed (a lot). Oh no..stucked and we had to shout "To the back all!!" like pros (or at least we tried to sound like pros lah)

Yeah~  There were calmer moments too... just floating along the river, relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. This is just for leisure, line body rafting.    

Ho ho... this is the fun part!

And everyone is happy :D

Posing for group picture~

The end of a great adventure!

But of course, the best parts were the rapids. That rush, the excitement, the teamwork, it was chaotic in the best way possible.

By the end of it, everyone was smiling, tired, and completely soaked. We wrapped up around 5.30pm, and even though we were exhausted, it was the good kind of tired.

Honestly, this is one of those experiences I’d say just go for it. Even if you’ve never tried it before. Especially if you’ve never tried it before.

Adventure, laughter, a little bit of fear, and a whole lot of fun… definitely not something to miss. Great people, amazing unforgettable experience!

Bazaar Ramadhan TTDI

The past two days, I made a little after-work detour… to the Bazaar Ramadhan at TTDI 🌙

I thought, “Why not make one last visit before the Ramadhan month ends?” So I did a quick search for the nearest bazaar to my office, and guess what? The one along Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 3 in TTDI is just 5 minutes away from my office. How did I not know this earlier?! 😅

By the time I reached, it was around 6.20pm, and it had started to drizzle. But honestly, that didn’t stop anyone. The place was still buzzing - people holding umbrellas, queuing patiently, all on the same mission: good food for buka puasa!

Food-wise, I’d say the variety was pretty decent. Compared to other bazaars I’ve been to, the prices here are slightly higher (The one in Serdang still wins in my heart). But overall, no complaints. The food was satisfying, and that’s what matters, right?

So here’s what I brought home… already plated and ready to makan 😋ngap ngap ngap ..!

Ikan kembung bakar (RM7.00)
Ayam percik (RM5.00)

I have to say… I loveeee the sambal for the ikan bakar. Spicy, rich, and just hits the spot!










 

Nasi briyani ayam masak merah (RM7.00)

And that my super dinner… Little adventure, unplanned but totally satisfying!