Down Memory Lane - Kinabalu National Park

I have lost count the number of times we have visited the Kinabalu National Park. In the 1980's, Kinabalu National Park was practically the only place visitors could book for overnight stay in their accommodation. The other popular place for overnight stay was at Perkasa Hotel Mt. Kinabalu which was opened in 1981. While the Park is under the jurisdiction of Sabah Parks, all the accomondation and mountain climbing guides are now processed by a private company, Sutera Sanctuary Lodges.

Kinabalu Park, Malaysia's first World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO in December 2000. 

Paul looked at the lodges we once stayed and spent our
holidays in those bygone years!

The third generation!

Almost in every trip to the Park, we never failed to walk the trail and stop at this huge "Rafflesia". Compared to our last trip in December 2017 with Serene's family (Read here), the crowd was bigger this time. Unfortunately in this recent trip, our walk had to be cut short because of the drizzling rain!

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Our short tour of the Park ended with lunch at the cafeteria.

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In the 1980's, the wishing pool was a favourite for the three kids. Unfortunately, the pool was not accessible in our recent trip.

Photo probably taken in 1987, some 35 years ago!