So yeah, where did I stop? Oh the 2 am climb. Okay lets continue.

So I wake up earlier than I was supposed to. The others went for breakfast but I didn't felt hungry that time. Worrying if I might pass out due to starvation, I ate a little bit of Maggi Ayam xD And I forgot to mention before, when climbing, climbers will bring chocolate with them to keep them from starving. So during the climb I packed myself with many chocolate so I won't feel hungry. After listening to our guide's talk about the 2kilometres climb, I turned on my head-light, said "Bismillah" and started my way.

It was still very dark when we started climbing and there were so many people. We got into this line and slowly walk/climb towards the top. I swear, climbers are among the nicest people on Earth! Maybe it was because I younger than the majority, I received many "Good luck"s wishes from them. This young chick ain't giving up just yet! Haha. I was still okay when we climb the stairs part of the path but when we got the the rocky parts, I started to felt really scared. I remembered that my guide said that there were some people that actually died because they weren't cautious there. After 1 kilometer of climbing, I decided to rest a little after I find a place that didn't blocked the path.

Then there I saw it, Kundasang and Ranau under the pitch black sky, stars above them, the moon was shining even though it was raining. I could see the roads and street lights, and lights coming from building and houses, there were some cars on the road even though it was still very early. I felt small but I was thankful. Thankful to see this wonderful creation by Allah. Subhanallah. Allahuabar. It was very beautiful, I nearly cried.

And after that breathtaking moment, I continued my way.

By the time I reached the 8 kilometer mark, I was mentally drained. I wanted to stop climbing because the path seems to just go on and on forever. Many climbers rushed to the Low's Peak so they can watch the sunrise by then. Knowing that I won't reach there in time, I sat down somewhere where I could watch the sunrise by myself. A few meters in front of me were a couple of foreign climbers, both were blond. They covered themselves with a blanket and just hug and talk for some time and I just watch them from behind. They were very romantic. Guess what I'm doing with my future husband when I get married? Yeahh future husband, we are going mountain climbing and do the same thing like the couple did. Take note and prepare your romance okay? :P

I decided it was really a waste if I didn't reached the top, so I started climbing again. By that time, many climbers already climbed down and my mind was freakingly telling me to stop. I told my guide that I was too tired, too cold, to continue the climb. Then he said "If you don't reach the top, you won't get your certificate. All this would just be a waste. Do you want that?" and threatened me in every way a guide should. So I said, "Give me your gloves and jacket and I will reach the top." So, on that nearly 0 degrees mountain, he took of his jacket and gloves and gave it to me. He took my right hand (was a normal thing for climber-guide situation) and dragged me to the top.

And at 8 or 9 am, I reached the Low's Peak of the Kinabalu Mountain. I reached the fucking  TALLEST PEAK OF SOUTH EAST ASIA. I felt so powerful hahaha. All the other climbers except our team already made their way down the mountain so I had the peak all to myself (and my loyal guide of course) I was the 2nd last climber to reach the top (My aunt was the last one) xD better than didn't reach the top at all right? :P amazingly, there were handphone signal there so I called
my mom and told here I made it. The view? It was breath taking, I can't put it into words. *cries of joy* After taking some pictures, we head down back to our rooms and took our breakfast.

 After that, we continued the 6 kilometres hike down and went souvenir shopping and went straight back home. I went home and rested, woke up the next day, went to school and took my PMR Trials that I didn't studied for. My body ached so much that I couldn't go to school the second day after that, woops shame on me xD I also got sunburned. Yeah I was an ugly dark school girl for 2 weeks.

And that was my story, the story of a young girl who climbed the Mount Kinaabalu. I hope you enjoyed it and please forgive my "very good" grammar. xD

Below are some pictures;
 

I MADE IT! HIGHEST POINT IN SOUTH EAST ASIA! NO I CANNOT CHILL! I HAVE NO CHILL!

The borrowed jacket and borrowed gloves.

My uncle and my aunt. Dear future husband, we're gonna take a picture like that too okay?

The famous holding-the-tip pose

Us.

Look at how tiny those buildings are omg

It was very steep I tell you.

Just a candid.

Look at my face ha ha ha

Too lazy to rotate sorry :P

My wonderful teammates! I miss them so much! Oh My God look at that mountain I actually reached the top. Yes I am proud of myself. I miss climbing so much! I wonder when I have the chance to go again. It was a very wonderful experience I wouldn't miss it for anything. So, this was my story. 'Till next time.   Thii

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