Sunday, February 10, 2008

2008-02-02 The Quest of Trailheads END 哈盆越嶺,福巴越嶺和卡拉基莫步道

Fuba Hiking Trail actually is not far from Hapen Hiking Trail. I found it soon after I left Hapen Hiking Trail. The following map is drew based on my memory.
福巴越嶺登山口其實離哈盆越嶺登山口不遠,所以我很快地就找到福巴越嶺登山口。下圖是我憑著記憶粗略地描繪。


The Sign of Fuba Hiking Trail stands out, it looks like an entry of a NATIONAL trail. I entered the entry and then I saw a bridge.
福巴越嶺登山口的標示非常明顯,看起來頗有國家級的氣勢。進入小徑後,映入眼簾的,是一座吊橋。



I saw the bridge and immediately said "Sxxt!"
People who know me all knew that I have kind of strange phobia to river and bridge because I was almost drowned few years ago. I have strong fears of any water activities or brdige so I was suddenly in panic when I saw the bridge. However, a rational thought kept telling myself it would be fine to keep moving, and I should cross it to find the trailhead. After a moment of struggling, I passed through the brdige with screaming in mind.
我看到吊橋的第一個反應是在心底咒罵:Sxxt!認識我的人其實都知道,因為我在幾年前的意外差點溺斃,我對於河流和吊橋有很深的恐懼感。所以一眼見到這座吊橋的時候,突然恐慌起來,我很想掉頭。但是,理性地一面又不斷地傳話,告訴自己要往前走。經過一番天人交戰後,硬著頭皮,咬著牙,伴隨著在心底的哀嚎聲,走過這座橋。

The trailhead is right at the other side of the bridge. The trail's condition looked great which was like an extend version of Jiajiuliao Hiking Trail.
經過這座橋後,就是福巴越嶺的步道。整條步道的狀況看起來很不錯,像是加長版的加九寮步道。


After a 30-minute walk on trail, I saw a strange thing on the ground. It looked like one part of a snake. I was baffled but also curious about it. I crouched down and checked its structure. It was funny that I would have illusion that it was twisting or it was suddenly growing a head or legs. I walked and enjoyed the fun from plants along the trail, however it was getting dark and I had to leave the trail before nightfall. I returned to trailhead as soon as possible.
我在步道前行約30分鐘後,看見一個奇怪的東西。越看越覺得想是蛇的某個部分,我又開始害怕起來。但又經不起自己好奇心的挑逗,一直蹲在地上,鑽研這塊東西的構造。很有趣的是,我偶而會有錯覺,覺得這個東西在扭動,有時甚至有幻覺,覺得這東西突然長出頭腳來。這樣邊走邊玩,不知不覺地天色漸漸昏暗,我心想不妙,應該要在天黑前離開步道,所以趕緊回頭,走回登山口。
I was unable to complete hiking the whole trail. At any rate, I found the three trailheads, and I will enjoy the nature along the trails when the weather is balmy.
總之,我沒有走完整個步道,但算是完成超級任務,找到三個登山口,等到天氣更好的時候,我可以慢慢享受步道沿路的自然景致。

3 comments:

Chris said...

Looks like a great adventure, Kate! I'd like to explore more of that area when the weather improves!

Kate said...
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Kate said...

I'd like to revisit Fuba and Hapen when the weather is good, too. And I am keen to revisit Xiongkong Trail as well. The vegetation and forest are gorgeous. I hope we can go hiking Xiongkong trail again before your vacation.