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My travels around South East Asia - August 2005 to February 2006...and now onto March 2007 and beyond!

Thursday, September 08, 2005

Im in Taman Negara...

...thats National Park to you who dont speak Bahasa Malaysia...jsut coming to the end of me 2 days here, off back to KL tomorow then off up north towards Thailand via train.

Yesterday I went treking, climbed Bukit Teresk, went on a canopy walkway thing, then went trekking to a hide/sheltere where we stayed overnight (v basic accom) in order to try and spot some animals at nite...que lots of rain, like a torential downpour, and no animals (I dont think large moths, preying mantis n mouse really count, altho they were cool). But then this morning, on the way to [band] camp, well back to ParkHQ, I saw some macaques in the trees, and then came across a mini here of bearded pigs who were foraging for food - got lots (semi-blurred) pics of them to upload later, and a lil video (if i can get it online somehow) - so that was all cool & worthwhile in the end.

So then today, ive been caving this morning, got kinda muddy, but then got completely drenched when I wnet for a 'shooting the raipds' boat ride, but it was all kinda cool. I also learned a bit more Malaysian off our park guide Eddie (pokok=tree) and learned about some fo the plants/trees in the jungle and what they're used for.

I did want to go on a night jeep safari tonigh, but its raining, so got canceled. Off back to KL in the morning, by bus, in order to catch a train up to Thailand later on this week...erm think Ive already said that lol...must be gettting late! Selamat malam (good night)!

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