Poring Hot Springs sight seeing

6^th October

After breakfast we went into the Poring Hot Springs complex – the first thing we did was to view the butterfly display which lovely but it is really hard to get a good photo of a butterfly. Do they ever stay still? Then a short walk and we were on the canopy skywalk – our third canopy walk since being in Borneo. It took us above the trees for a lovely view of the surrounding mountains and undulating hills. No surprise sightings of birds or wildlife. Our next experience was another short walk to a waterfall where we can get a fish pedicure. This is where little fish come to nibble on your feet. Unfortunately today must have been their day off – no fish! Although this morning started out cool – it has soon warmed up and we are walking in the typical humid oppressive atmosphere of the jungle. Sweat dripping off us. Back to our room for a quick freshen up and for the kids to change into swimmers and back for a relaxing swim in the pools at the hot spring. Not surprising the kids were not interested in a dip in any of the hot springs – the first pool after the source of the spring was too hot for Peter to keep his hand in there (above 60oC). When the day is hot the last thing you want is a hot bath. We were hoping to see Mt Kinabalu on our way home – but as the clouds rolled in and it started to rain we realised yesterday’s photos would be the best we would get. A quick diversion to the Sabah tea plantation where we had a pot of tea with some tea pancakes and fruit, and back onto the road for our drive back to KK. The poor car is so badly maintained and so low in power – at times we thought we would have to get out and push the car up the hills.  Another drive that did not take 2 hours – and we arrived at 6.30 in time to check our luggage in for our 8.05pm flight to Kuala Lumpur. A very late night as we arrived at our lovely accommodation and settled in for a well earned sleep.