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Stalls selling fresh produce and plants from Cameron Highlands line the main road at various locations.
Among them are Green Farm, Bee Farm, Kea's Farm, Stawberry Farm (there are a few of these), Cactus Valley, Rose Valley, etc.
Some charge entrance fees (averagely RM2-5), while others do not. Some specialise (eg. Cactus, Honey or Strawberries), while others are more general in nature.
Address:
2-5 km from major hotels (Merlin or Equatorial)
Directions:
2-5 km from most major hotels. Drive along the main road from Tanah Rata to Brinchang and onwards to Kg Raja, there are many stalls and shops along the way. You can also take the local Regal Bus (no aircon), if you don't have a car.
What To Buy:
Fresh or dried flowers - available everywhere!
Fresh fruits (some local to Camerons and others are from the low lands)-strawberries, if you like them. Jams and juices.
Tamarillos - Cut into half, then sprinkle sugar, and scoop out with a spoon. Yummy when served cold! This fruit is only available in Cameron Highlands!
(RM2 for 6 fruits ot RM5 a kilo)
Plastic strawberry balls (see picture) which are a sure hit with the kids.
Potted Plants at RM5 to RM10 each, suitable to brighten up your office or living room. I like the cactus because they are very hardy, and require so little care but are attractive in their own way.
For a healthy treat, buy some freshly steamed sweet potatoes (RM2 per bag) and steamed corn in a cup (RM1-2 per cup) for a quick nibble. - they are quite yummy on a cool day!
What To Pay:
RM5-10 for plants and you can bargain a little by buying a few more. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: 2-5 km from major hotels (Merlin or Equatorial)Directions: 2-5 km from most major hotels. Drive along the main road from Tanah Rata to Brinchang and onwards to Kg Raja, there are many stalls and shops along the way.
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| | | | various: Is this a wind up? The Burmese Army trekking stick | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
Various gift-type shops sell the Burmese Army trekking stick, which is useful for jungle walks in the Cameron Highlands as it is :
"indispensible for safe trekking particularly when negotiating sharp inclines and fording quick-moving streams."
It is constructed of baby bamboo with a solid row-boat handle.
A little paper 'biography' comes with a purchase of the Burmese Army Trekking stick of its founder : Sir Jeffrey Hillpig-Smyth, but I am still trying to find out how much of it is a wind-up.
Anyway, here is a shortened biography :
1910 Born, London
1918-28 Schoolboy, Harrow. Overweight, few friends, poor student, non-athletic yet polite. Called "Hillpiggy" by the staff.
1930 Sent down from Oxford for "indecency."
1934 Unsuccessfully stood for Parliament as an Independent from the small constituency of Looting on the Thames, finishing fourth in a field of three.
1935 Alcoholic
1936 Published at his own expense an angry and spirited collection of short essays entitled Sticks and Stones.
1937 Alcoholic again
1938 Published a second collection of short essays entitled Mudpuddles and Other Outrages
1939 Joined Military Intelligence & Engineering, the elite I&E Group
1940 Assigned to British Special Forces, Burma
1941 Recovering from a minor fall, designed the Military Trekking Stick
1944 Disappearance
1953 Knighted in absentia
Unofficially there have been periodic sightings of Hillpiggy in the Burmese Jungle. A reward of 25 pounds sterling for information confirming Hillpiggy's status remains in effect.
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Vegetables are packed in perforated plastic bags to maintain its freshness in your long journey. Stall assistants give offers like say 5 bags for a certain amount of dollars. Pack some fresh vegetables home for a hearty & healthy meal for the whole family. Leave a Comment Theme: Flowers
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