An enchanting visit to Sabah, the Land Below the Wind


A view of Kota Kinabalu city from a nearby hill. — Photos: Filepics

It was a glorious morning in the middle of March, as I sat on the balcony of the Kundasang Guesthouse, soaking in the warm glow.

The night clouds had parted revealing Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Malaysia, with its peak piercing the blue sky at 4,095m. It was awesome.

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