Heading for the hills

Having been in Malaysia for about three weeks, it was time to get off the coast and head for the hills. The beaches had been great but we were keen to see what else the country had going on, and so we took a long and winding bus trip up into the Cameron Highlands. The climate took a noticeable change and at night we found ourselves digging the long sleeves out of our packs for the first time for a month and a half.

Trying my hand at some blow-darting (remembering not to inhale!)

A jungle trek took us to the world's largest species of flower. It takes some finding and you have to get the timing right - they're only open for a few days each year

The hilly tea plantations gave us a pleasant break from the coastal humidity

'Steamboat' is a fondue type arrangement with loads of seafood