HONG KONG INVADER: The Hiking Experience.

Hi there, remember me??? 

I used to blog here! I’m working very hard to make blogging a priority again. I really miss sharing my outdoor adventures and documenting the current happenings in my life. Lots of good stuff going on lately. I’ll play catch up soon. But if you really want to follow along on a daily basis, please come visit me on Instagram @diaznett. 

Since this day, I have wondered just how many important daily moments have I missed?

Mind full.

Schedule packed.

Running late for work.

During my vacation in Hong Kong earlier last month, we hiked out to Mui Woo Tung Chung Island - my first hiking experience and I liked it.  

But how to make the most of your mountain hiking experience?

“I’m cold, I’m tired and I’m hungry!” are the most common complaints heard out on the hiking trails. It’s called whining. What is the hurry? The whole idea behind hiking is to get to your destination no matter how slow or fast you walk. 

Of course, this can change just as fast as the unpredictable weather in the mountains, when it comes time to book it to safety. Don’t believe what they tell you about lightning, because it can strike anywhere, randomly. So, slow down and enjoy the view. Don’t get cocky out where the rubber meets the rock; rather, enjoy discovering the powerful gift of nature that is hard for mere mortals to comprehend. Always remember that you are in a wild place where wild things can happen. 

"FIRST STOP"

Hiking never gets boring because there is always something new to see and experience. Thumbs down to people who talk about taxes and business out on the trail. Leave that trash at the trailhead along with the cell phone. It probably won’t work out there anyway. If you really want to get primitive, leave your watch and just enjoy the beauty of nature...  

After losing 590 calories,
a healthy breakfast being served - Thai cuisine.

Though traveling is not a big deal for me today, before my trip to the mountains, I used to be a homebody. I had friends to hang out with, several hobbies, and I felt completely comfortable spending weekends at home — without going anywhere. All my demands of novelty were satisfied by the Discovery and National Geographic channels, and I seriously thought there was no difference between seeing something on the TV or with one’s own eyes.

While you are out hiking, 
take a moment to give thanks 
that you are able to enjoy nature in all its glory.
Till next time..

xxx

Hong Kong Island

March 2015

Iceland Water Park in RAK rocks!

Have you ever been to one of the coolest place in the United Arab Emirates? By the word “cool”, I mean an unlimited access to all the rides, as well as the use of rubber rings and life jackets and fun-filled day at one of the best water park in the Middle East. If not, then hop in for a ride now. Whenever a holiday trek comes on your mind, you don’t only search for your own intriguing package but one those points towards providing excitement. 

This weekend I finally visited what is probably the adventurous place in the emirate of RAK (Ras Al Khaimah) "The Iceland Water Park". It’s a 1-hour drive from our place and they usually opens at 10am. So together with my sis, we set off early for our drive to reach there at 10 and start the fun of what we expect to be an amazingly thrilling day.

Iceland Water Park is inspired by the phenomenon of global warming and themed to be the new homeland for the penguins along the coastal waters of the Arabian Sea. Name any position of the playful penguins and they recreated it there – on top of chalet, sliding on melted ice, dancing in groups, the details are quiet awesome.

Btw, we bought our tickets online. 

There are tons of deals and offers available on the web so it is more convenient for you and not to complain about the long queue you might get there which is time consuming.        

See? Penguins are everywhere!

This is one of my favorite spot as you can see at the background they have this huge cool place called "Dancing in the rain" where you can take a long shower with matching loud music in it, seems like you're inside a Bar with no alcohol but a massive shower room instead.

This huge facility is all about rides and fun so its no surprise at all that they can cater to more than a thousand guests on weekends and holidays. 

TOP VIEW!

The Hurricane Ride! 
It's crazy cause I rode it thrice. :D

And lets not forget the top high thrill rides. For adult thrill seekers this is the place to go. I've actually rode every slides available here even the 3-thousand feet slides. I was ultimately challenged to try their highest slide called “Mt. Attack” and I screamed to death, seriously it's really one hell of a ride.  lol, This Mt. Attack ride gave me a heart attack. I think I just died for 3 seconds after sliding. Haha

For a die-hard football fan, they also have full sized football field inside the water park area.

It was a great experience overall. 

Take your worries off your forehead. 

Experience rides and thrill-filled adventures to indulge in, swimming, 

slides and much more in Iceland at RAK City.

Ice Land Waterpark
Location: Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E.
Toll Free: 800 WOWRAK (969 725)
Telephone: +971 07 8882067
E-mail: info@wowrak.org
Website: www.icelandwaterpark.com