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Location Date Kuala Lumpur 1360800000 Mabul 1359417600 Sedco Industrial Estate Kelombong 1359072000 Sandakan 1358985600 Ranau 1358553600 Kota Kinabalu 
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After some flying kisses from Abigail and Levi, I waved goodbye to KL and took the short flight over to Borneo. I arrived a day early for the tour so I had time to chill and get my bearings, you know us Yarwood's like to be early!
First impressions of Kota Kinabalu (KK) not great but I put this down to the constant torrential rain. Never the less I dragged myself around the markets, shops and noodle stalls double checking The List to make sure I have everything I need for the climb. To be honest I have been feeling VERY nervous about Mt Kinabalu, the lonely planet has some scary things to say about the trek and I am not looking forward to the 'can't I pay someone to finish this for me?' stage. But somehow, I really hope I manage to do it. Fingers crossed eh...
So after a quiet first night in Borneo with the home comforts of a hotel room and movie channel (Demi Moore in the Juror' if you're interested - I wouldn't bother!) I decided to book a day trip today as our tour group were not meeting until 6pm. As there was a break in the clouds I went on a boat trip to an island off KK and managed some snorkelling and beach time, felt like a proper holiday for a few hours!
Latest news is that I have met my group tonight and all seem really nice, down to earth and up for a laugh. A mixture of British and Australian, similar age to me and we are all equally nervous about the climb which is strangely reassuring. I'm also getting some good tips about where to go next, I had almost decided on Vietnam last night but Bali is back in the game after talking to the Aussie's tonight. I'll keep you posted.
Adios for now peeps
Kate x
PS, CBB update pls Jenny? Jayne? Karen? Don't let me down ladies!
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Mum Sounds like everything's going well, sure you don't need to worry about the climb(bet you'll be running up ha ha) . Is it tomorrow? If I don't get to speak before good luck(not that you'll need it) and enjoy Xx
Jabekay Hi Kate,glad you've got a good group to travel with. You'll be fine on the climb. Positive thinking!! How's about some piciies when you get time. Take care and have fun. xx
Jodie You'll do brilliantly - just think about those oldies that you watched doing the climb on YouTube if you struggle at any point!! Good luck!!!! Xxxx
Jen It seems the noodle tour is going well!! So pleased for you. Glad that you've got some tips/recommendations from people who have visited places recently... Sounds like the best possible way to help you make up your mind. Can't wait to see what you decide. xxx Oh, re the climb, you'll be fine...Moyles & Cheryl Cole climbed Kilimanjaro #justsaying
Kate Clement Sounds like you're having a great time - I knew you'd ease back in to travelling - have a fantastic climb! xx
Ben :) sounds great Kate. You'll do it, does look tough though. Sorry, can't help with cbb! xx
Ju Kate you'll do brill! See it as training for Tough Mudder later this year! Oh I forgot to mention do you fancy doin Tough Mudder later this year! Really pleased to hear the group are good. The girls are very proud of their auntie kate and of course our little mountain obsessed Charlie is excited! Will keep checkin in -we want pics! :) xxx p.s. Razor squared up to Spencer! That might be old news :) love ya - good luck and remember you are mountain, I am mountain , we are mountain - quote from benj :)
yarwood1979 Tough mudder, defo!!! Yes Jen, chezza and moyles did spur me on a bit when the going got tough! x