So that's how tea is made...

Greetings from the Cameron Highlands. Not quite sure why Cameron... I am loving the Cameron Highlands though - it's beautiful up here. That and it's way cooler than KL. I was able to take a breath of fresh air when I stepped off the bus yesterday. That and I think it's probaby in a more reasonable low 20's here. It's like a little tourist mountain town. The Cameron Highlands are known for the tea plantations in the area.

Today, I hiked up to this peak, which would've been amazing, if I hadn't been inside of a cloud. Then I hiked down the valley towards the massive BOH tea plantation. It was absolutely amazing and I'd post some pics if there was a USB port on this computer. Oh well... It was a really nice hike.

So have you ever wondered how tea is made?

Well, I'll try to explain it as technically as possible. So they have these big rollers that mash up the tea leaves, stalks everything. And then they dry it for a few hours so it starts to ferment. Then the stuff gets put through some machine where they blow hot air through it. And then it goes through a bunch of sifters which sort out the various parts of the plant. Then it gets packaged. How's that?!? ;)

I did have an amazing cup of tea. I've actually started getting into drinking lots of tea lately. I bought some tea leaves for my mom today. Hope she likes it.

Tomorrow, I'm off to the Perhentian Islands, which are just off the east coast of Malaysia. Here's hoping that it'll be sunny for the next 4 days.

So I'm actually feeling a bit homesick. I haven't felt this way since I left home. I'm starting to count down. Less than 6 weeks to go. I really want to see you guys again. And I'm starting to miss Vancouver.