For those who have been to a remote part Sarawak, experienced culture much different and diverse to their own, and felt the joys of the simple life, I think you will all agree that no matter how intriguing the destination, the journey there was the highlight. Nothing less than amazing was the journey to Semban Village,the village above the cloud. That night we were informed that those who wished to see the sun rise would need to wake up at 5’oclock in the morning and take 1750 steps to the top of a nearby hill.
Sunset view from the village of Semban
At 5am,we woke up and ascending to the summit of a hill to see the sunrise.I personally had to do battle with the forces to haul myself up that morning. I dragged myself up and reached for my head torch, It was still dark outside.
Deckson & Linda enjoy the view
The sun rising over Semban’s beautiful landscape . It is one of those moments where you would just be still and wonder how beautiful the world we live in. Clouds can be seen covering the lower reaches of the valley and as the sun rise; its colour of powdery white, almost like cotton wool stretched over the tree tops. For a moment when the sun finally made its appearance, there were just silence among us, only the sound of birds and cameras clicking away.
The view is spectacular!!!
The “Sun Rising” over Semban’s beautiful landscape it is the one of those moment where you would just be still and wonder how beautiful the world we live in. Clouds can be seen covering the lower reaches of the valley and as the sun rise its colour of powdery white, almost like cotton wool stretched over the tree tops.
The air was very fresh and the view was amazing although the sun was blocked out by clouds.
We spend almost 45 minutes at the summit watching sunrise while enjoying fresh hot black coffee.It was early,and having walked for nearly six hours the previous day this was not a walk in the park. Yes, my dear friends there was more uphill hiking involved. At the summit , soon enough it started to get light and we were looking at the valley below, shrouded in a thick blanket of cloud. In amongst those clouds was, the village in the clouds. The early morning hike was most definitely worth the effort. How beautiful the world we live in........
After the sunrise, as we make our way back to the village, we pass by a pepper farm. The villagers of Semban do plant, harvest and process pepper as a livelihood. Both white and black pepper seeds actually comes from the same tree, the only difference is that making white pepper is more tedious and time consuming.
As we walk closer to the village, we started seeing people busy going about their businesses. Some were on their way to the farm while others were busy processing their harvest. The adults were very friendly, greeting us as we meet them.
The village of Semban, located in the upper Penrissen near Kuching is one of the few Bidayuh villages spared from the flooding of the Bengoh Dam. Dubbed ‘the village above the clouds’, Kg Semban is home to the 7 last known surviving women who still wear copper rings coiled around their arms and forearms, a practice that will cease to exist with their passing. This visit to Semban will uncover the beauty of the people, their culture and way of life while we immerse ourselves in their natural, rustic environment.
Among the highlights at Kampung Semban:-
- Crossing bamboo suspension bridges
- Cultural performances by the ladies of the rings
- Traditional parang forging demonstration
- Visit to villagers’ farms and vegetable garden plots
- Stay with local families and sample home- cooked food
- Village tour
- Sunrise watch
- Waterfall hike
2 comments:
to be above the clouds is simply an awesome experience. ill be doing the same in the coming month.
You must had a great journey!
:)
Wilderness is a great thing!
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