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- 15 dec. 2016 12:32
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Hoogte: 98 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Lahad Datu 5.379717, 117.9922685°22’47” N 117°59’32” E
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Jungle Day 2, Morning
15 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Away on another boat ride by 6am which gave us a lovely sunrise. Thankfully the rain had stopped just before and gave way to slightly cooler temperatures. We saw a gold crested eagle, more monkeys and hornbills before seeeing the second of the two animals we really wanted to see- an orangutan in the wild! And what a view we had, he was right in front of us, up a tree, at the waters edge. After watching him eat his breakfast of leaves he climbed down before appearing again up a fruit tree this time but alot more hidden. We realise we were very lucky to have seen him so clearly. After breakfast we went on a walk through the jungle which we cut short as we heard an elephant nearby. This was after seeing a fully grown dear about the size of a cat.Meer informatie
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Lynda Ralph HELLO !!! Xxx
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Lynda Ralph Such beautiful pics & what an experience! Xxx
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Lyndsay McDonnell Fantastic photos really enjoying looking at them. Xx
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- 16 dec. 2016 15:26
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Hoogte: 213 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Lahad Datu 5.371395, 117.972435°22’17” N 117°58’21” E
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Day 2 Evening / Day 3 Morning
16 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Another trip on a boat and with more of the same birds and animals, including the unusual proboscis monkeys again. Saw a large (1 meter long) monitor lizard resting on a tree, looking very relaxed. Once again the evening sky was lit by lightening and more baby crocs were spotted- all we could think about was 'where's the mother?'. It was a quiet start to our evening walk but thankfully the wildlife didn't disappoint in the end with a show of sleeping birds, frogs, a turtle and insects. We managed to get a very quick glimpse of a mother and baby orangutan during our morning boat ride before leaving the jungle. A bit of rest in a hammock is needed...Meer informatie
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Lyndsay McDonnell What a fantastic experience you two are having seeing all the different animals birds and insects. Don't know that we would enjoy walking through the mud or the thought of deadly insects but am sure you are both loving it!!! Take care, have fun. Lots of love xxxx
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Lyndsay McDonnell Ps Louisa the hammock looks very comfortable. Xx
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Lynda Ralph Beautiful pic xxx
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- 17 dec. 2016 12:17
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Hoogte: 46 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Gum-Gum 5.878948, 117.8884895°52’44” N 117°53’19” E
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
17 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
With some 40 sq km of forest, the centre has no fence boundaries to keep the orangutans in so they are free to roam where they want. Very lucky to see so many of these amazing animals that share so many human characteristics. The feeding platform and open nursery gave close up views but not as close up as the ones who we shared the walkways with! A very amusing highlight was following one of them along the walkway and when it reached a short gate that read 'no entry', it ever so gently lifted the bolt latch and slid the bolt along before slowly opening the gate to walk through and then gently letting go of the latch. One of them had taken a liking to the ornamental bamboo plants at the front entrance. We also saw what we think was a rat snake, that was about 2 meters long, sliding along the ground until it hid under the board walk we were stood on.Meer informatie
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Lyndsay McDonnell Fantastic photos! Love the tale about the orangutan and the gate must have been very amusing to watch. Enjoy it all. Love xxxx
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Lyndsay McDonnell He's behind you!!
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Bridget Rundle Fab photo - you look like you're having a great time! Xxx 😊 Bridge xx
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- 18 dec. 2016 17:48
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Hoogte: 105 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Sandakan 5.836196, 117.8283715°50’10” N 117°49’42” E
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Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
18 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Today we spent the day admiring these lovable sun bears, named so because of their golden collar on their chest that looks like the rising sun when seen from upside down. They are the smallest of the bear species growing up to 140cm tall when standing up. Watching them climb is admirable although they look incredibly uncomfortable when sleeping high up in the trees wedged between branches.Meer informatie
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Lyndsay McDonnell More fantastic photos. What a wonderful experience you are having to be able to see all the different animals and so near to you. Love the bears they look so cute and cuddly!!! Have fun. Love xxx
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Lyndsay McDonnell PS you two look good as well but not sure about the cute and cuddly!!??!!
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Lynda Ralph You're having so much fun in such an amazing place xxx
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- 19 dec. 2016 20:17
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Hoogte: 121 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Sandakan 5.838603, 117.832055°50’19” N 117°49’55” E
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Rainforest Discovery Centre
19 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Forest walks and elevated canopy walkways at the RDC. 40m high towers gave an excellent view over the surrounding forest, with some wildlife highlights. One of the more remote towers let us watch two wild Orangutan build a nest to have an afternoon nap. Also saw a flying lizard, Giant Squirrel and Asian Hornbill. Amazing plants in the Botanical garden, some of which look truly alien. A few light rain showers with really high humidity made it tough going..... Relaxed in hammocks to get over it!Meer informatie
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Lynda Ralph More amazing pics, think I prefer the orangutan to the lizard & very unusual plants. Enjoy xxx
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Lyndsay McDonnell Even more fantastic photos. The flowers on the tree look like Christmas decorations - most unusual!! Keep happy xx
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Dave Warwick A chilled out Lizard, a chilled out Louisa & a cute monkey....with some Orangutans. :-). Probably will never make it to that part of the world so great to see what it's like...
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- 21 dec. 2016 17:28
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Hoogte: 1.942 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Ranau 5.950949, 116.6599695°57’3” N 116°39’36” E
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Orangutan and Sun Bear's Again
21 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We enjoyed the experiences so much that we decided to spend another two days going to see them again. Felt sorry for poor orangutan who has no hair! Will be sorry to leave this place tomorrow as it's been a lovely place to stay and an exciting place to explore.Meer informatie
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Lyndsay McDonnell Looking at the fantastic photos can understand why you have stayed an extra couple of days. What an amazing experience you are having!! Enjoy it all. Lots of love xxxx
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Lyndsay McDonnell Hope the animals don't come visiting at night!!!!
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Lyndsay McDonnell With no hair you can understand why they say orangutans and humans are related!!!
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- 23 dec. 2016 17:44
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Hoogte: 1.939 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Ranau 5.950974, 116.6599665°57’4” N 116°39’36” E
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Kinabalu National Park
23 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Glad we had a view of Mount Kinabalu when we passed through here last week as it's been completely covered by cloud recently. Went for a walk through the hills and jungle at the base of the mountain. The clouds turned into heavy rain and the narrow trails into rivers! Had an all too close encounter with a leech.Meer informatie
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Tom Ralph Top face lobby , just visited our new granddaughter Ruby Bailey she is perfect , at Amy and sies house love Tom and Lynda xxx
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Yikes - bit too close company for a leech! Fab face though Lou! 😂😂😂 Bridge xx
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Lyndsay McDonnell It sounds as if you are having similar weather as us except we have gales and snow on the mountains. The close encounter with the leech looks bad as Louisa's face tell us!! Take care but keep happy.
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- 23 dec. 2016
- 🌙 11 °C
- Hoogte: 1.939 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Ranau 5.950991, 116.6599625°57’4” N 116°39’36” E
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Merry Christmas! (And bonus quiz...)
23 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Merry Christmas to all. We hope you are having a wonderful festive period and have eaten, drunk and slumped in front of the telly far more than you should have done! Thinking of everyone we know back home and around the world.
A big thank you to everyone who has followed our progress so far and left comments. This doesn't let us respond directly to posts, but rest assured we love reading all the messages left.
In the spirit of Christmas, there is a bonus 'Where's Wally' style quiz to keep you entertained after the Queens speech'. Just spot where and what wildlife is hiding in each photo. There's an Orangutan, Giant Squirrel, Water Spider, Sun Bear and a rarely seen Louisa Fish surfacing. It's all for fun and no prizes on offer....!Meer informatie
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Merry Christmas to you both from all the Robinsons.
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I found the Louisa fish!!
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Tom Ralph You should try the other way of canoeing stay inside the boat , I found it the better way ha ha ha xxx
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- 26 dec. 2016 21:32
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Hoogte: 16 ft
- Maleisië Sabah Kampung Likas Tanjung Lipat 5.980964, 116.0925895°58’51” N 116°5’33” E
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Christmas at Kota Kinabalu
26 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Christmas Day snorkelling on the island of Manukan again, following a relaxing night in the hostel with a film, take away pizza and a G&T of course! Back to Kuala Lumpur tonight with a lovely view of the island we were on yesterday from the plane. Where else in the work can you buy frozen fish to take on a plane with you?Meer informatie
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Lynda Ralph Great pics again, looks as if you had lovely, if different, Christmas. On our way back to Houghton from Kent. Isobel & Millie so excited all day & Ruby enjoyed her day, sleeping when not eating !!! Lot of present unwrapping for twins & walk along seafront. Stay safe & enjoy yourselves. Lots of love Lynda & Tom 🎄xxx
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Tom Ralph Xmas day on a beach Happydays ,?? How is sea food going guys xx
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Tom Ralph Xmas day on beach , fab , enjoy, ?? How is sea food eating going xx
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- 27 dec. 2016
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Hoogte: 23 ft
- Maleisië Pulau Pinang Lok Meriam Sungai Orang Puteh 5.472539, 100.4369815°28’21” N 100°26’13” E
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George Town, Penang Island
27 december 2016, Maleisië ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
James finally got around to having a haircut and it turned out alright! Had a look around Little India and enjoyed a proper tandoori and tandoor naan. Like the look of this Unesco Heritage town.
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Love the mobile shop. Food looks tasty, leftover Turkey curry for us for tea tonight!! Did you not fancy new hair do Lou? Keep safe love Gem x
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Lynda Ralph Can almost smell the food ! Great mobile shop, very colourful. Enjoy xxx
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Tom Ralph James two first for you 1 hair growth , top bombing and 2 sun tan / red noise ha ha
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