{"id":2114,"date":"2013-05-19T12:14:55","date_gmt":"2013-05-19T04:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stuif.com\/blog\/?p=2114"},"modified":"2021-11-20T22:45:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-20T14:45:50","slug":"ulu-rening-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuif.com\/blog\/?p=2114","title":{"rendered":"Ulu Rening adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The last waterfall I visited was the Upper Tebing Tinggi waterfall in Perak, see A Dream Come True<\/a> , end of March. That is a long time ago for a waterfall addict like me, I was really craving for a waterfall. Siang Hui had given me info about a waterfall near Ulu Rening, quite remote and not known to many people. A perfect destination for a day trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After our usual breakfast in a mamak restaurant, we (Aric, Rani, Edwin and I) drove to Batang Kali, where we bought nasi lemak for our lunch. Siang Hui had provided me with GPS-data and that was very helpful. The beginning of the trail was very clear, later it became  more vague, but no problem for experienced jungle trekkers like Rani and Edwin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took us about two hours to reach the waterfall, about 4.5 km from where we had parked our car. At the end we had to cross the river a few times. The weather was perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

.\"Ulu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The waterfall was a nice surprise, because of the magnificent, very deep pool with crystal-clear water. In the picture you see the waterfall at the back, the water thundering down in a narrow gorge. To get there you have to swim and then scramble up the rocks to the right. Here, in a picture taken by Aric, you see Rani and Edwin trying to get closer to the waterfall in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ulu<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We spent a full two hours at the waterfall, having our lunch, making coffee, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. And of course playing with the water..:-) Before reaching the pool, the water went down one last step over smooth rocks, so you could slide down.Big fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Sliding<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, the water was very turbulent, not without danger as I experienced the second time I slid down. I was pulled down and back by the turbulence (see video) but I did not panic and managed to swim out. Scary moment for my friends, who were already prepared to come to  my rescue! That is why the video stops so suddenly..:-)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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