Cameron Highlands::: butterfly farm

the cameron highlands are known for their many species of butterflies and insects- we visited a butterfly farm and had a photo extravaganza::

here are some of the best shots

us soaking wet from our rain drenched jungle hike

pupae hang down from the ceiling turning these ugly caterpillars into beautiful butterflies!!

Cameron Highlands::: tea plantations & jungle trekking

The cameron highlands in the heart of Malaysia are well over a mile high.

Mazes of tea plantations cover the rolling hills

It is very beautiful country and cold enough to enjoy a great cup of tea!

as part of our tour we took a hike through a 230 million year old forest/jungle. unfortunately it poured buckets while we were in there so we were up to our ankles in mud and were not able to take many pictures


the little white spots are the workers out harvesting the tea leaves

some less green factory photos::
here the tea is being agitated to release oils and give it flavor and aroma

drying of the tea leaves


sorting and grading of the tea