Following an article from local newspaper on Rafflesia, the more adventurous side of me just had to make a trip to see this amazing flower. This was especially so when I discovered we had some literally behind our own backyard. Ulu Geroh, an orang Semai settlement village was just minutes away from Gopeng town and was apparently quite accessible. Rented a 4 wheel drive, tricked my family on board the car and off we went ahunting for the big red. Take the NorthSouth highway turn out at Gopeng exit (i'm from the north) and turn ... (more)