|
|
|
|
At last, a good look at the Resthouse of The Gap
The Stopover point for the hill journey
 |
In the
early years back into the 50's and 60's it was an
adventure trip to drive from Kuala Kubu Baharu to Raub
via Tranum. The jalopies then did not move that fast. Going up the hills would take quite a while. Hence reaching the saddle called "The Gap" was a feat and deserved a well earned rest. |
|
With development in the country, there was the clearing of the jungle besides the road, the broadening of the road, which in turn attracted more users. The old days excitement and the uncertainties associated with the journey had all disappear. Vehicles and drivers do not need that much of rest at this highest point. The usual sigh of relieve of the past has now transformed into modern days anxiety. Hoping to clear the second half and get away from this winding road soon. Meaning - there is not much reason to stop! |
| So, what
is left and who stop here?
Traffic that area going up to Frasers Hill. Those that reach this point during the "even" hours. They will have to wait, the longest - another hour before the gate to Frasers Hills is open for their ascend. |
 |
The Resthouse
This is a fantastic Resthouse with cool surrounding and rustic atmosphere.
 |
On this weekend, a group of direct sales personnel had taken up all the parking space in this narrow lay-by cum car park. |
 |
The
colonial style bungalow adds on to the ambience adds on the scenic
beauty of this place. See the Resthouse perching on a small hillock.
The scene improves with a higher peak as backdrop. Every thing is just in place. |
| The unmistakable
shape of a chimney to serve the fire place.
The structure reminded guests that this forested stretch was, once upon a time, really cold in the night. Not really. It is not that cold anymore. Gone were the days- the clearing of the forest had eliminated all these pre-requisites. |
 |
 |
The flattened land area on which the bungalow was built, still have adequate land around the building for a narrow garden. |
The Settings
 |
Here are
some views of the setting -the moods they generate. The elevated garden overlooked the mountain road that pass in front |
| Trees
all with leaves in varying hue of green, paint the forest and feast
the eyes.
There was a beautiful wall of green in every direction the head turned to! |
 |
| With the
slow down of importance and the steadily decreasing number of stop
over travelers, many of the facilities in this tiny
settlement became redundant.
More appropriately put, abandoned |
 |
|
The upper building appeared to resemble a quarters while the lower one a house or administrative block. They were left to rot and dilapidated. |
 |
This tree shown here, belong to the same family as one of your standard garden shrub, but bearing yellow fruits. |
|
You should go to The gap to check out the plants. Whether yours should be doing the same! The Patrons All is not lost, there is now a change in lifestyle. More people realized that The Gap is indeed a fantastic stopover point. |
| These people are not regular
travelers rushing
through, but weekenders taking their families out for a
drive around the country.
This cafeteria has reopened after a long shut down. |
 |
|
By the way, the Resthouse at The Gap serve "eatable" food but definitely a romantic place to stop by for a warm drink. This cafeteria above that we had tried, is a good alternative. There is yet one more Resthouse |
| These
gentlemen are regular guest for breakfast on weekends and
public holiday.
Representation of the many groups and individuals who capitalize on The Gap as their weekend destination. The hilly road as their playground. Together with their buddies - the ride as fellowship. |
 |
 |
Khong's Travel Guide |
 |
| BACK| Also log on to my Main Index Site on Destinations
