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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 5

    Forest Skywalk

    27. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    This has been a relatively recent initiative by the Malaysian government to expand the tourist experience.
    This park is very busy with lots of different types of bird life however we visited in the middle of the day which even with the forest canopy meant that there were few birds about.
    This sad state of affairs prompted Chris to take off the next morning in search of more bird life and he was rewarded with a couple of great shots of two hornbills with beautiful beaks.
    Before taking to the skywalk there was a short walk to get to the structures.

    The structures have been made of steel which will stand the test of time as well blending in with the surrounding forest with lichen and vines clinging to the structures.
    Some of the birds nest ferns perched high on the branches of some trees have to be seen to be believed.t F fc

    At different times on the walk I believe that we were approx 30-40 metres In the air which gives you an idea of how high some of these structures were.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 5

    Wildlife Resort

    27. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    We stopped at a ecotourism resort that provided a lovely lunch before travelling to the skywalk.
    There were many private chalets dotted around the complex and it seems that ecotourism is a very popular and appealing holiday option which is great because the tourist dollars are used to fund the ongoing management of the wildlife.
    It was very pleasant eating on the deck covered in shade even though Jen ordered fish and chips and was disappointed.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 5

    Sun Bear Conservation Park

    27. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    Located in the same area is the Sun Bear rehabilitation facility.
    These bears are the smallest of all the bear species and are only found in this region of Malaysia 🇲🇾.
    Tragically this bear has been the target of poachers who kill the bears to sell some of their body parts to the Chinese traditional medicine markets especially the bears gall bladder.
    The bears we saw are playful and inquisitive and have very long claws for tree climbing to eat wild honey. They also have very, very long tongues to be able to access the honey.
    The other discerning feature of the bears and where they get their name from is a horseshoed shape splash of gold colour on their chest hence the name “Sun” bears.
    During the heat of the day they are reasonable sedate.
    The battle to save these bears has been the passion of a local Malaysian man who has dedicated his life to maintain safe breeding populations of these animals.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 5

    Orangutans

    27. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    The Orangutans have a varied diet of fruits and other edible plants they also will eat the external tubes of earthworm castings as this is high in essential minerals that the apes require to stay healthy.
    Virgin forest is such a magical space especially the noises that you hear of the myriad of insects that inhabit the forest.
    Even in hot climates like Malaysia and Borneo the forests are always cool and an essential reason why they must be preserved.
    Malaysia has a strong commitment to maintaining a diverse range of forest tranches to maintain healthy wild animal populations.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 5

    Sabah & The Orangutans

    27. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

    We arrived at Sabah and were transferred to a lovely hotel only a short drive from the Orangutan 🦧 wildlife park.
    The park is 47 square kilometers in size and is the destination for most of the orphaned or rescue animals after they have been rehabilitated.
    The rescue animals go through 5 critical rehab stages before they are re-released in to the wild.
    Each stage prepares them to become more independent and to be able to be strong enough to climb and forage for themselves.
    The facility was very professionally run by a mixture of volunteers and veterinary staff who work with rescue or orphaned orangutans 🦧.
    It is an offense in Malaysia to keep wild animals as pets namely Orangutans and Sun Bears who previous to this decree were able to be kept as house pets.
    It is also worth noting that the COViD virus 🦠 has had a massive impact on the tourist industry here as most of the operating costs of these places are offset by tourist dollars.
    Most of the shots of the Orangutans were taken at a feeding platform at stage 5 of the rehabilitation stage.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 4

    Flying to Sabah

    26. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    Whilst I only took one photo of us boarding the plane with Leisa and her supplies. The plane trip was significant for another reason…it was the only time I have ever seen two people go into an airplane toilet together.
    This created a strange level of excitement from the rest of the passengers. Maybe someone had ambitions for the mile high club!
    The trip was itself uneventful otherwise.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 4

    KL Goodbye

    26. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    After visiting the market we made our way back to the bus en route to the airport.
    Because Islam is the main religion in Malaysia there are lots of mosques 🕌 and they are characterized mostly by domes and or spires.
    They are found in most areas of KL. Another interesting aspect of KL is the presence of some really old run down places very close to the middle of the city.
    When you consider the price of real estate in most central city areas these old run down houses are probably worth a small fortune.
    Our tour guide shared a story of a place closer to the centre of KL which was similarly rundown and whose owner had been offered an enormous sum of money to sell up and had politely refused because it had been the family home for many generations.
    It was also the only time that I managed to get a shot of the Petronas Towers building.
    Malaysia is obviously a progressive SE Asian country judged by the number of skyscrapers in and around the CBD yet it still has a third world economy in many respects especially when you consider the base wage and earnings potential.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 4

    Market

    26. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    Apparently KL has a plethora of markets around the city and we visited one that was indeed in the heart of the city.
    Our guide shared that we should prepare ourselves for the different ways of food hygiene in this part of the world. It didn’t take long for that to become apparent especially in relation to the flies and lack of refrigeration.
    We were exposed to all sorts of different Malaysian foods, fruits and vegetables and had the opportunity to taste some over a cup of tea as well as experiencing some Malaysian desserts.
    The Malaysian people who are predominantly Muslim seem very friendly and hospitable and happy especially when you consider the average wage and working conditions.
    One of the most confronting aspects of the tour through the market was the amount of plastic bags they use and seem to have no concept of using recyclable carry bags.
    Probably my favourite exotic fruit is the rambutan which is like a large lychee with a more distinct taste.
    Our guide took us to a local cafe where we experienced locally made roti bread which was delicious.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 3

    Old Dutch Church

    25. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    This was the most impressive part of the trip to Melaka. It was an old Dutch Church that once held the grave of St Francis Xavier.
    I believe the building is dated around the 1600 and now is but a shell however the site is still very impressive especially the height of the building.
    Another significant feature is the burial stones which have been carved out of rock and are extremely heavy and line the inside of the church commemorating individuals who once lived in the area.
    The body of Xavier had to be exhumed and returned to another burial site in Goa so the empty grave site is now used as a place where people donate money and make a wish.
    Most of the building has been built with old sea bed rocks which are like honeycomb rocks that you find in Oz.
    It is genuinely an historical artefact which has been beautifully preserved which is less obvious in the other sectors of the tours we took.    Lue lisää

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  • Malaysia Borneo 2022
    Päivä 3

    Old Dutch Sector (cont’d)

    25. heinäkuuta 2022, Malesia ⋅ 🌧 27 °C

    The first picture in the series is my Malay desert all mixed up which was the last dish we ate at a Malay Chinese restaurant. It certainly doesn’t look appetizing in the photo but when the dish arrived we were told to stir all the ingredients together and of course it had some red beans in it.
    One of the ways that you can tell the influence of the Dutch is in how they constructed the houses because every culture it seems has a preference for an architectural style that is a part of how they build.
    According to the guide the Dutch used skinnier bricks whilst the English built with shorter fatter bricks. The Dutch also had a certain style of louvered window shutter which set them apart from the English homes they also had a different style of roof structure.    Lue lisää

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