Kuala Selangor Firefly
SharePosted on 02. Apr, 2007 by Gallivanter in Gallivantings
It was a lengthy drive. Suanie, Hong Kiat, Cely, Lee Yee, Chelva, Lina & hubby Wong and yours truly gallivanted over to the inner realms of Kuala Selangor for fireflies.
It was raining to a great extent prior to our arrival, but we had lady luck on our side. It stopped when we got there. The boat ride ticket cost RM10 per head, maximum 4 to a sampan. It took approximately 30 minutes to complete the tour.
The river, was polluted, and hence it’s been effacing the trees the fireflies thrive in, directly subjugating its population. There were thousands of fireflies. I recall during my younger years that I even get to see fireflies at my home field, albeit a handful. I was awestruck by its beauty. It looked the fireflies were having a rave party. This is what I caught on camera.
LOL. Yup, blank. There were fireflies there, but at the rate of pollution guttling nature, this blank image will be a reality. I don’t think there’ll be any more fireflies left in 5 years.
Just when we got into our cars, the rain poured down like cows and buffaloes. Thank you Lady Luck. 
We then drove towards Kuala Selangor town, to sample its seafood. Nothing too scrumptious, but ludicrously cheap. There were 8 of us, ordering 5 dishes – the bill? RM133. 
After that, we headed back to civilization (took us approx 1 hour 30 minutes), to Changkat Bukit Bintang, to that tavern formerly known as Hemingway. Good retro music. And when the clock struck midnight, I had my first drink, a Paulaner, followed by Leffe Brown, a Stella Artois and Malibu on the rocks. Was home by 4am.
Gunung Senyum Caving Trip
We’re meeting this Wednesday, around 7:30pm at the Section 14 Kopitiam in PJ to discuss the plans for the 2-night camping trip on the 20th April 2007. If you’re interested, please e-mail me by Tuesday. Cheers.
Che-Cheh
Apr 2nd, 2007
Good luck on your caving trip!
Wingz
Apr 2nd, 2007
wow! camping i likey!!!
tihtahpah
Apr 2nd, 2007
count me in, botak.
Gallivanter
Apr 2nd, 2007
Che-Cheh Danke!
Wingz Come join! So far the head count is approx 15. The more the merrier!
tihtahpah See ya at Section 14 on Wednesday! We need to ensure that we have enough tents.
tihtahpah
Apr 2nd, 2007
maybe we ought to jot down a list of essentials to bring for the camping….for those who tak pernah camping before.
Gallivanter
Apr 2nd, 2007
tihtahpah Gee, you think? Oh thank you oh wise tihtahpah….
Jauhari
Apr 2nd, 2007
The Bottom Photos so nice
Gallivanter
Apr 2nd, 2007
Jauhari Cheers!
endroo G
Apr 3rd, 2007
we need to elect a quartermaster.
philters
Apr 3rd, 2007
this photographer who specialises in malaysian nature photography can testify that is it almost IMPOSSIBLE to take photos of fireflies and i have the craziest of ways on several occasions.
Gallivanter
Apr 3rd, 2007
endroo Well, Gerald will be the tribal chief.
philters LOL. It’s certainly difficult, not even with a nightshot enabled SLR?
tihtahpah
Apr 3rd, 2007
who’s Gerald?
Gallivanter
Apr 3rd, 2007
tihtahpah You’ll soon meet him.
zewt
Apr 3rd, 2007
Yo!
I remember you as the guy who filled your lungs with helium during that blogger party.
You speak as though you’re quite aware of the Malaysian tax regime, are you in the industry?
Anyway, what’s with this camping trip… sounds cool…
Gallivanter
Apr 3rd, 2007
zewt Yup, guilty as charged. Yes, I am aware of the consequences of the abolishment of the RPGT, though I’m not in the industry, for now. You wanna tag along for camping? Send me an e-mail.
So far, 16 have confirmed.
zewt
Apr 4th, 2007
i guess it’s too late since i have to mail you by tuesdays. wow… 16 fellas for a camping trip… not easy to organise bro.
CincauHangus
Apr 4th, 2007
wow.. too bad i missed it..
you guys enjoy yourselves!
Gallivanter
Apr 4th, 2007
zewt Still not too late. The better the earlier cause we need to plan it carefully. 16′s not big.
CincauHangus Perhaps some other time.
sss1979
Apr 6th, 2007
wow.. firefly.. dont see any leh. Anyway I have not been there… also. Kind of sad.. now with bb Sean many place cant go.
Gallivanter
Apr 7th, 2007
sss1979 bb Sean? There were fireflies there, by the thousands, just that our cameras were not of the highest quality.