Leaving Kuching we flew to Kota Kinabalu, the nearest city to Kota Kinabalu National Park to arrange the 2 day climb to the summit of south east Asias'highest peak at 4100m. We had pre-booked our hostel over the internet in order to make use of their free airport pick up service, and within seconds of arriving we realised booking and paying for 2 nights was a big mistake. As soon as we stepped through the doors the folder for their guided treks was thrust into our faces without even a hello or welcome or here is a map of the city. Eventually we managed to establish that we were'nt near the city centre at all, but a 20min bus ride out, so much for the website describing its location as back from the waterfront. Heading into
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