29 December 2011
I want to share this information with you, if you have not find it before. During our riding we constantly looking for the direction of the Kaabah (Qibla) to pray. Much easy in Malaysia or within this region as the basic rule applies - look for the direction of sunset i,e almost Westerly direction. Bring yourself a compass, it helps.
If you are looking for Qibla direction from a PC, you must first have an internet connection. Follow these steps:
1. Go to http://www.qiblalocator.com
2. Enter city or your position Lat and Long , you see your actual location
3. Locate your existing position or house
4. You will find a (+) sign in middle of the page. Put the centre of this sign above your existing location/house
5. You will find a RED LINE starting from the centre of the (+) sign and end at the Kaabah
6. This line is your Qibla Direction
When you are planning your route, do this at your would be stop over places. You know Kaabah direction well ahead.
Ride Safe Ride Far,
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The Year 2011
Dec 2011
Jan 2011
28 December 2011
Its year end again. My travelling episode this year has brought me covering few countries; The South East Asia ride in the early part of 2011, New Zealand somewhere in mid of the year, few trips to Thailand at the 3rd quarter of 2011 and finally Indonesia in December this year. The Bike KLR 650 (I called it CAMEL) has been great through out. Merit to its popular codename Mr Can Do All. Sadly or not, in Malaysia this is not a popular bike compared to countries like the US, Canada, Australia and some parts of Europe.
I thank God for my health and safety during this whole year. Insyallah, next year the adventure ride continues starting 10 Jan 2012 on the South America Tour.
Adios and Happy New Year to you!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
SAT 2012 Route
Overview SAT 2012 Route
Ushuaia, Argentina to Cali, Colombia.
Day 1 Ushuaia - San Sebastian. (319 km; route 3; borderXing into Chile)
Day 2 San Sebastian - Monte Aymond. (160 km; route 3; ferry)
Day 3 Monte Aymond - Rio Gallegos. (131 km; borderXing into ARG; route 3)
Day 4 Rio Gallegos - Puerto San Julian. (370 km; route 3)
Day 5 Puerto San Julian - Fitz Roy. (273 km; route 3)
Day 6 Fitz Roy - Comodoro Rivadavia. (155 km; route 3)
Day 7 Comodoro Rivadavia - Trelew. ( 363 km; route 3)
Day 8 Trelew - San Antonia Oeste. (267 km; route 3)
Day 9 San Antonia Oeste - Bahia Blanca. (421 km; route 3)
Day 10 Bahia Blanca - Azul. (369 km; route 3)
Day 11 Azul - Buenos Aires. (344km; route 3)
Day 12 Buenos Aires - Rosario. (304 km; route 9)
Day 13 Rosario - Cordoba. (393 km; route 9)
Day 14 Cordoba - Santiago Del Estero. (405 km; route 60, 157 and 64)
Day 15 Santiago Del Estero - Labos. (426 km, route 9)
Day 16 Labos, near Salta - La Quiaca. (380 km; route 9)
Day 17 La Quiaca - Villa Abecia. (200 km; route 9 and 1; borderXing La Quiaca, ARG/Villazon, BOL)
Day 18 Villa Abecia - Potosi. (257 km; route 1)
Day 19 Potosi - Macha Camaca. (334 km; route 1)
Day 20 Macha Camaca - La Paz. (261 km; route 1)
Day 21 La Paz - Puno, Peru. (258 km; borderXing at Desaguadero into Peru)
Day 22 Puno - Cusco. (350 km; route 3S)
Day 23 Cusco - Chalhuanca. (230 km; route 3)
Day 24 Chalhuanca - Nazca. ( 188 km; route 3)
Day 25 Nazca - Pisco. ( 229 km; route 1S)
Day 26 Pisco - Lima. (248 km; route 1S)
Day 27 Lima - Huarmey. (273 km; route 1N)
Day 28 Huarmey - Trujillo. (275 km; route 1N)
Day 29 Trujillo - Chiclayo. (198 km; route 1N)
Day 30 Chiclayo - Piura. (226 km; route 1N)
Day 31 Piura - Mancora. (181 km; route 1)
Day 32 Mancora - Naranjal, ECU. (278 km; route 1, borderXing Zarumilla, Peru/Huaquillas, ECU)
Day 33 Naranjal - Quevedo. (278 km; route 70)
Day 34 Quevedo - Quito. (232 km; route 70 and 30)
Day 35 Quito - Pasto, COL. (208 km; route 25; borderXing at Ipiales)
Day 36 Pasto - Cali. (397 km; route 25)
Note:
* Riding days this Northerly route = 36 days
* Spare days, rest, visit, maintenance etc = 9 days
Total days this Northerly route = 45 days
SAT 2012 Route
With Blue Camel on practice run
Cali, Colombia to Ushuaia, Argentina
Day 1 Cali - Pasto, COL. (397.5 km; route 25)
Day 2 Pasto - Quito, ECU. (208 km; route 25; borderXing Ipiales,COL/ Tulcan,ECU)
Day 3 Quito - Cuenca. (425 km; route 35)
Day 4 Cuenca - Macara. (425 km; route 35)
Day 5 Macara - Piura, Peru. (163 k; route 35; borderXing Macara,ECU/La Tina,Peru)
Day 6 Piura - Chiclayo. (226 km; route 1N)
Day 7 Chiclayo - Trujillo. (198 km; route 1N)
Day 8 Trujillo - Huarmey. (275 k; route 1N)
Day 9 Huarmey - Lima. ( 273 km; route 1N)
Day 10 Lima - Pisco. (248 km; route 1S)
Day 11 Pisco - Nazca. (229 km; route 1S)
Day 12 Nazca - Camana. (373 km; route 1S)
Day 13 Camana - Moquegua. (326 km; route 1S)
Day 14 Moquegua - Arica, Chile. (275 km; route 1S; borderXing Tacna, Peru/Arica, Chile)
Day 15 Arica - Humberstone. (311 km; route 5)
Day 16 Humberstone - Antofagasta. (450 km; route 1; about 6 hrs ride time)
Day 17 Antofagasta - Chanaral. (371 km; route 5)
Day 18 Charanal - Vallenar. (319 km; route 5)
Day 19 Vallenar - Canela Baja. (376 km; route 5)
Day 20 Canela Baja - Santiago. ( 355 km; route 5)
Day 21 Santiago - Mendoza, ARG. (325 km; route 7; borderXing Santiago/Mendoza)
Day 22 Mendoza - El Sosneada. (367 km; route 40, 143 and 144)
Day 23 El Sosneada - Chos Malal. (348 km, route 40)
Day 24 Chos Malal - San Martin. (381 km; route 40)
Day 25 San Martin - Trevelin. (367 km; route 40)
Day 26 Trevelin - Facundo. (367 km; route 40)
Day 27 Facundo - Bajo Caracoles. ( 309 km; route 40)
Day 28 Bajo Caracoles - Tres Lagos. (348 km; route 40)
Day 29 Tres Lagos - Rio Gallegos. (410 km; route 40; about 8 hrs time taken; desert)
Day 30 Rio Gallegos - San Sebastian, Chile. (290 km; route 3; borderXing Chile; ferry)
Day 31 San Sebastian - Tilshun, ARG. (215 km; route 3; borderXing ARG; 7 hrs time taken)
Day 32 Tilshun - Ushuaia. (104 km; route 3)
Note:
* Riding days on the Southerly route = 32 days
* Spare days ( Rest, maintenance, visit etc) = 13 days
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Total days on Southerly route 45 days
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
South America Trip
11 November 2011
News update - Yellow Fever vaccination. I went to a Military Hospital inside the Naval Base in Lumut recently to ask for this vaccination. Apparently they have no stock available and best get from private clinic, I was told. So, I went to Klinik Samudera, Sitiawan ( a panel doctor for Malaysian Seaferers) and the doctor refers me to Medical Centre in Ipoh.
So, for those of you live in Perak, the only place you could get Yellow Fever and other vaccinations is at Klinik Kesihatan at Jelapang, Ipoh , Perak. Bring your I.D and international Passport, the fee is RM 90.
KLR spare parts. I have placed an order for the following parts;
* Front and back tire tubes
* Brake pads
* Fuses
* Accelerator cables
* Clutch cable
* Bulbs
* Tire repair kits
* Plugs
Some basic tools I have got and these items will make for a huge weight and space for my total luggage. Let see how many more under wears I have to leave behind! Riding with without one is not a good idea especially when you have to endure some off-road condition.
News update - Yellow Fever vaccination. I went to a Military Hospital inside the Naval Base in Lumut recently to ask for this vaccination. Apparently they have no stock available and best get from private clinic, I was told. So, I went to Klinik Samudera, Sitiawan ( a panel doctor for Malaysian Seaferers) and the doctor refers me to Medical Centre in Ipoh.
So, for those of you live in Perak, the only place you could get Yellow Fever and other vaccinations is at Klinik Kesihatan at Jelapang, Ipoh , Perak. Bring your I.D and international Passport, the fee is RM 90.
KLR spare parts. I have placed an order for the following parts;
* Front and back tire tubes
* Brake pads
* Fuses
* Accelerator cables
* Clutch cable
* Bulbs
* Tire repair kits
* Plugs
Some basic tools I have got and these items will make for a huge weight and space for my total luggage. Let see how many more under wears I have to leave behind! Riding with without one is not a good idea especially when you have to endure some off-road condition.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
What You See?
6 November 2011
How fascinating is travelling. You see, touch, smell, hear and think. That the way life as a traveller......
How fascinating is travelling. You see, touch, smell, hear and think. That the way life as a traveller......
Saturday, November 5, 2011
South America Tour
General View from Colombia to Ushuaia
The Red Camel
5 November 2011
The preparation continues...
Thursday, November 3, 2011
South America Tour
3 November 2011
The South America Tour top my list now and basic preparation is currently underway. The plan is simple; take a flight to Colombia, South America, buy a bike there and ride down towards Ushuaia, Argentina make a bout turn and return to Colombia. Sell the bike and take a return flight home.
The route will cover; Colombia - Ecuador - Peru - Chile - Argentina - Chile - Argentina - Chile - Argentina - Bolivia - Peru - Ecuador - Colombia. I estimated the total distance about 14062 km and time taken about 4 months.
The bike is KLR 650, Colombian registered.
As of today I am making appointment with a doctor to get a Yellow Fever vaccination. This is a must to enter Colombia. A certificate of prove is required. Maps and GPS checked but a compass is my basic instrument for navigation. My complete list of items to check and take follows in next article.
Stay tune for me story...
Adios!
The South America Tour top my list now and basic preparation is currently underway. The plan is simple; take a flight to Colombia, South America, buy a bike there and ride down towards Ushuaia, Argentina make a bout turn and return to Colombia. Sell the bike and take a return flight home.
The route will cover; Colombia - Ecuador - Peru - Chile - Argentina - Chile - Argentina - Chile - Argentina - Bolivia - Peru - Ecuador - Colombia. I estimated the total distance about 14062 km and time taken about 4 months.
The bike is KLR 650, Colombian registered.
As of today I am making appointment with a doctor to get a Yellow Fever vaccination. This is a must to enter Colombia. A certificate of prove is required. Maps and GPS checked but a compass is my basic instrument for navigation. My complete list of items to check and take follows in next article.
Stay tune for me story...
Adios!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Have Bike Will Travel
August 14, 2011
No matter what motorbike model you ride, it just the same feeling, the environment surrounds you. That is the beauty of riding a motorbike. Have bike will travel.
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No matter what motorbike model you ride, it just the same feeling, the environment surrounds you. That is the beauty of riding a motorbike. Have bike will travel.
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Malaysia/Thailand Land Border-Crossing
August 10, 2011
Mal/Thai Border-Crossing
You can find many write-up about this topic in other references and articles, and this may be a review for those who have known about it but from another perspective. Let me say this from the beginning, in any border-crossing, each of them is different and unique because the officials dealing with you are different person all the time. So what? So, always prepare to encounter with tough situation, allow about 4 hours of border-cross and smile from ear to ear. If luck is with you or you are such a beautiful girl or handsome enough man the chance are you get pass quickly, then it is considered a bonus. Or else stick to my basic rules.
At the time of writing, there are 6 legal Mal/Thai Border cross points. All accessible by motorbike and car. They are, Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok; Bukit Berapit/Betong; Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok; Padang Besar; Wang Klian/Wang Prachap and a newly open near Padang Terap (Malaysian side).
If you intend to travel from Malaysia to Thailand or reverse in the Eastern part of both countries, then your choice will be limited to Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok, Bukit Berapit/Betong and the newly open points.
Some of the observations at each of the check points are:
Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok
* The Custom office on the Thai side is newly build and the counters are not yet operational
* You have to use the pedestrian counter to stamp your international passport
* There is no insurance agents office on the Thai side. You need to go to next nearest town, Yala or Takbai.
* RM2 insert in your passport as you get it stamp. The official just ask if you forget. Dont do on the Malaysian side, you offend the officials.
Bukit Berapit/Betong
* On the Malaysian side, the nearest town is Pengkalan Hulu. Get your requirement here. There is nothing at the border point of the Malaysia side.
* The check point on Thai side is a huge building and newly build. Betong is about 6 km from the check point.
* RM 2 each for your passport and bike temporary import permit Thai side. No, on the Malaysian side.
Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok
* The popular and well established border points on both side.
* Avoid weekend and holidays as you may have to get into a long queue with other traffics
* RM 1 for immigration on the Thai side. Not on the Malaysian side.
Padang Besar Border Cross
* Used to be the main entry point between the two countries before the Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok point was opened.
* The Railway line linking both countries pass trough these check points.
Wang Klian/Wang Prachap
* The road leading towards Wang Prachap check point from Satun, Thailand is still under construction.
* Satun to Wang Prachap check point is about 12 km.
* RM 2 each for Custom and Immigration on Thai side. Nothing on the Malaysian side.
Caution
Illegal possession of fire arms and drugs trafficking are serious offences in both countries.In Malaysia if found guilty it carries a mandatory death sentence. On each side of the countries after the border check points you will encounter with road blocks from the enforcement agencies.
Have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Mal/Thai Border-Crossing
You can find many write-up about this topic in other references and articles, and this may be a review for those who have known about it but from another perspective. Let me say this from the beginning, in any border-crossing, each of them is different and unique because the officials dealing with you are different person all the time. So what? So, always prepare to encounter with tough situation, allow about 4 hours of border-cross and smile from ear to ear. If luck is with you or you are such a beautiful girl or handsome enough man the chance are you get pass quickly, then it is considered a bonus. Or else stick to my basic rules.
At the time of writing, there are 6 legal Mal/Thai Border cross points. All accessible by motorbike and car. They are, Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok; Bukit Berapit/Betong; Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok; Padang Besar; Wang Klian/Wang Prachap and a newly open near Padang Terap (Malaysian side).
If you intend to travel from Malaysia to Thailand or reverse in the Eastern part of both countries, then your choice will be limited to Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok, Bukit Berapit/Betong and the newly open points.
Some of the observations at each of the check points are:
Pasir Panjang/Sg Kolok
* The Custom office on the Thai side is newly build and the counters are not yet operational
* You have to use the pedestrian counter to stamp your international passport
* There is no insurance agents office on the Thai side. You need to go to next nearest town, Yala or Takbai.
* RM2 insert in your passport as you get it stamp. The official just ask if you forget. Dont do on the Malaysian side, you offend the officials.
Bukit Berapit/Betong
* On the Malaysian side, the nearest town is Pengkalan Hulu. Get your requirement here. There is nothing at the border point of the Malaysia side.
* The check point on Thai side is a huge building and newly build. Betong is about 6 km from the check point.
* RM 2 each for your passport and bike temporary import permit Thai side. No, on the Malaysian side.
Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok
* The popular and well established border points on both side.
* Avoid weekend and holidays as you may have to get into a long queue with other traffics
* RM 1 for immigration on the Thai side. Not on the Malaysian side.
Padang Besar Border Cross
* Used to be the main entry point between the two countries before the Bukit Kayu Hitam/Danok point was opened.
* The Railway line linking both countries pass trough these check points.
Wang Klian/Wang Prachap
* The road leading towards Wang Prachap check point from Satun, Thailand is still under construction.
* Satun to Wang Prachap check point is about 12 km.
* RM 2 each for Custom and Immigration on Thai side. Nothing on the Malaysian side.
Caution
Illegal possession of fire arms and drugs trafficking are serious offences in both countries.In Malaysia if found guilty it carries a mandatory death sentence. On each side of the countries after the border check points you will encounter with road blocks from the enforcement agencies.
Have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Friday, June 24, 2011
NZ Adventure
Sunday market Auckland
Old Barn
Malaysian Restaurant, Auckland
With old classmate since 1961, Stanley Skadiang
Oakura Beach
June 24, 2011
When abroad, one of the many things you find very nice feeling at home is when you meet your own country man. In my case, I met my old friend Stanley Skadiang and his family in Auckland. Also managed to have teh tarik and mee mamak at the Malysian restaurant while in Auckland. Miss home? No lah! Just the familiar environment in foreign soil is always very refreshing....Life likes that
Thursday, June 23, 2011
NZ Adventure
Yellow steam
Mud pool
Molly
Dunno where
Geothermal
June 23, 2011.
One of the best part of North Island is their Geothermal features of the landscape. There I met an Old Kiwi guiding his fellow friends from OZ. He barely walk but with stick he proudly said "with 3 legs you go for miles. And getting out of the thermal pools make it tough isn't it? Tough nut he is.
The geothermal anywhere compare to location in your place?
Monday, June 13, 2011
NZ Adventure
Suzuki DR400 - Queenstown
Christchurch after the Feb Earthquake
Bunggy jump going for second jump rate
Lake view
Mountain view
June 13, 2011
One of the interesting thing about NZ is easy to go anywhere. From shoe-string to 5 stars budget you can be there and pick your itinerary. My experience tells me to spend more time in the South island than the North. Why? In my opinion, South Island offers many natural activities to be explored, remote and 'slightly cooler'.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
NZ Adventure
June 8,2011
Maori Village
Cross Channel ticket
Napier
Kaikoura at Sunrise
Kaikoura at sunrise
As we cross the Cook Strait towards North Island, the weather gets chilly. In the early morning its already single digit. Walking along the beach of Kaikoura in the wee morning was just breathtaking! Beautiful sunrise, sound of silence only the rushing waves and cold. After a short stroll, returning to the motel and have a big breakfast with hot Long Black is just no word to describe "What a feeling"...the adventure continues.
Maori Village
Cross Channel ticket
Napier
Kaikoura at Sunrise
Kaikoura at sunrise As we cross the Cook Strait towards North Island, the weather gets chilly. In the early morning its already single digit. Walking along the beach of Kaikoura in the wee morning was just breathtaking! Beautiful sunrise, sound of silence only the rushing waves and cold. After a short stroll, returning to the motel and have a big breakfast with hot Long Black is just no word to describe "What a feeling"...the adventure continues.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
New Zealand Adventure
3 May 2011 - The Preparation
Places to go:
South Island
*Christchurch and surrounding
*Queenstown
*Omaru
*Kaikoura
*Wesport
*Greymouth
*Fox Glacier
North Island
*Wellington
*Napier
*Taupo
*Rotorua
*Auckland
*Hamilton
*Waitomo
*New Plymouth
*Palmerstone North
*Porirua
Budget
* Airasia Flight RM 2196.00
* Vehicle rental RM 2998.00
* Insurance RM 1200.00
* Accommodation RM 1672.00
* Fuel RM 3360.00
Total RM11426.00
Total days 26, a mix of accommodation type and different types of transportation
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Enduro Malaysian Chapter (EMC)
30 April 2011 - EMC
The MBR Certificate
The EMC riders, less 3 others
Details about this ride as EMC website. I was the oldest rider in this ride. Thank for the good health. Also I am lucky to be selected for this project.
The MBR Certificate
The EMC riders, less 3 othersDetails about this ride as EMC website. I was the oldest rider in this ride. Thank for the good health. Also I am lucky to be selected for this project.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
14 March 2011
57th Birthday
Dear friends,its my 57th years birthday tomorrow. How things fly and how far I have gone through all these years. One may asked, how you feel being 57? The quick reply will be Its Great!. There are things in my life that I have done which did not match up with what I planned. Faith.
One thing I want to share with you is that never give up on God. He is there always for you though whatever you asked may not be achieved now but later at his will because he knows best what good for you.
What next? As I walk through this age, what struck me is to preach what the Prophet Mohammad (peace Upon Him) has taught be it in a small way. Pick the easiest that I can do. Let see.
This weekend (18 March 2011), I will be joining friends to do a 24 hour ride ( commonly known as Butt Ride) starting and finish at a popular tourist town called Port Dickson, Malaysia . We called it The Enduro Malaysia Chapter (EMC). Please visit Enduro Malaysia Chapter.com for more information.
Cheers to you.
Dear friends,its my 57th years birthday tomorrow. How things fly and how far I have gone through all these years. One may asked, how you feel being 57? The quick reply will be Its Great!. There are things in my life that I have done which did not match up with what I planned. Faith.
One thing I want to share with you is that never give up on God. He is there always for you though whatever you asked may not be achieved now but later at his will because he knows best what good for you.
What next? As I walk through this age, what struck me is to preach what the Prophet Mohammad (peace Upon Him) has taught be it in a small way. Pick the easiest that I can do. Let see.
This weekend (18 March 2011), I will be joining friends to do a 24 hour ride ( commonly known as Butt Ride) starting and finish at a popular tourist town called Port Dickson, Malaysia . We called it The Enduro Malaysia Chapter (EMC). Please visit Enduro Malaysia Chapter.com for more information.
Cheers to you.
Monday, February 7, 2011
CBR Fireblade
What have become this Fireblade? I dont mean to 'naked' this bike but just imagine how 'gungho' it looks when become one. Sorry fella!
The Sun
February 7, 2011
sunset at
Mekong river
Sunset at Praha
Sunrise at Nabawi Mosque, Medina
Sunset at Farm
Sunset at Farm
Sunset or sunrise always facinate many people, Im no exception. At sea you see the sun set much later than on land because the world is suppose to be round. During my travel I managed to see many types of sun setting view. I think the one that attract me most is sunset by the sea. Im sure you have the same experience too. The above are samples of sun setting in some places.
Ride safe ride far
sunset atMekong river
Sunset at Praha
Sunrise at Nabawi Mosque, Medina
Sunset at Farm
Sunset at FarmSunset or sunrise always facinate many people, Im no exception. At sea you see the sun set much later than on land because the world is suppose to be round. During my travel I managed to see many types of sun setting view. I think the one that attract me most is sunset by the sea. Im sure you have the same experience too. The above are samples of sun setting in some places.
Ride safe ride far
Monday, January 31, 2011
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