After hiking for 5 hours, we arrived at Mount Kinabalu’s last base, Laban Rata. Laban Rata is situated 3272km above sea level and the temperature during our arrival is 12 degree celcius.

Once we arrived, we took a rest at Laban Rata cafe and ordered a pot of hot Milo. It costs RM5 per pot.

After discussing with our guide, we agreed to start hiking to the summit later at 2.30am because we would like to arrive at the peak before sunrise. It would be a great opportunity to watch the beautiful sunrise from the highest place in Malaysia.

Our room at Laban Rata costs RM50 per bed. So the total for two of us is RM100. However, this amount has been included in the payment during our reservation with Sutera Sanctuary.

We got Room No.6 – Buttercup Room.

One room has two double-decker beds. So, the total there were 4 beds. Our roommates were a man called Peter & his sister from Canada.

Peter and his sister. She was suffering severe headache due to altitude sickness.

Night at Laban Rata is very cool. Temperature at around 8 degree Celcius. However a room heater can only be turned on at 8pm. So, while waiting for the heater and go to sleep… we celebrated Diyana’s birthday with a cup cake!!

I slept at top bunker and Diyana at the bottom. So, when we activated the heater that was placed on the floor, I was the one that felt the heat. It was very very HOT and I was sweating a lot and my sweat had wet my bed. However, since I wanted to be nice with Peter that activated the heater… I just kept silence.

After 30 minutes, I can’t stand it anymore and go out from the room. Surprisingly, I found Peter sleeping outside just beside the door!. The reason… it was very HOT to sleep inside but he didn’t want to turn off the heater because he thought that I wanted to sleep in hot condition!..Hahahaha..

Then, we turn off the heater and go to sleep!