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"I long to see my homeland nature ..
My own backyard and garden ...
To breath in its sweet fresh air ..
And taste its purity and essence ..."

On the fourth day of Chinese New Year, I finally have the privilege to kayak one of the many many rivers in Sarawak, the Bengoh River at Borneo Highlands. Thanks to Francis of KuchingKayak for opening my door to see how beautiful Sarawak is, even if its just a river and its chocolate in color.

I have a fun time kayaking downstream from Bengoh, a Bidayuh Village to Semadang Village for a good 3 hours half despite the rain. Once a while, we let the kayak drifts down following the current and admires the wonderful shapes of rocky outcrop by the river bank. Quarter way downstream, we stop by Danu Village - another Bidayuh village before proceeding down and hitting the water for a nice kampung swim! Here sharing with you .. my kayaking experience in Borneo.


River of Sarawak
  

Naturally shaped by waters
  

The starting point at Bengoh village
  

arWooo..the journey starts here
  

Francis, Kim & Angie
  

Young Bidayuh girls
  

Paddy
  

Bahaaha..this is Francis
  

Sarawak Pepper
  

Beautiful Danu village
  

Still drizzles, still shooting
  

Parking our kayak
  

Strong Bidayuh grandma
  

Misty limestone hill surrounding Bengoh
  

So peaceful out here
  

Where is woof? Time for a swim!
  

Kim & Angie playing water
  

Down the river
  

I love this stretch
  

Overhanging trees on big rocks
  

Huge rock outcrop
  

Gunung Ais krim..hihi
  

Tarzan's swing
  

Angie is stuck. kakaka
  

In a small opening by the river bank
  

Francis & Kim
  

Nearing the end of the journey
  

Better than cookies and jam
  

Beautiful shaped rocks
  

Prev: Rambungan & Telaga Air
Next: Bako National Park
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adeleide wrote on Feb 22, '07
ArrRrwOOoooo!! Woof, your hometown is WORTH much more for exploration! Jealous me! Buat saya excited saja! By the way, the water didn't look like chocolate colour, more like Duck shit color! :PPPPPPPPPP
Chi kek chi kek, very adventures.. the forest look more "padat" than forest around dam punya..
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junglemike wrote on Feb 22, '07
Did u use plastic bag to protect ur camera? Last time a journalist from China dropped 3 very expensive cameras into the river when the kayak capsized.
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danlow wrote on Feb 22, '07
Really nice !!!!
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adeleide wrote on Feb 23, '07
junglemike, this woof has got coleman waterproof bag sealed with her camera all the time.. Last time I went kayak with her in Putrajaya, perempuan ni main water splashing with paddle.. in split second, u no see camera but only Coleman.. kakakaka
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khimtan wrote on Feb 23, '07
I like your hometown very much, one day take me back with you :)
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fahshin wrote on Feb 23, '07
Yaaaa... take me too!
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junglemike wrote on Feb 23, '07
Cool! woof got waterproof bag for camera.
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woof77 wrote on Feb 23, '07
adeleide said
ArrRrwOOoooo!! Woof, your hometown is WORTH much more for exploration! Jealous me! Buat saya excited saja! By the way, the water didn't look like chocolate colour, more like Duck shit color! :PPPPPPPPPP
Chi kek chi kek, very adventures.. the forest look more "padat" than forest around dam punya..
Borneo is cantik! Many unexplored places..mari mari kita pergi explore. Hi hi ..kawan, the river Level 1 rapids saja. Can masak nasi on the kayak..hahahaha
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woof77 wrote on Feb 23, '07
mari mari semua to Sarawak .. i take i take.. Lol..
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woof77 wrote on Feb 23, '07
adeleide said
junglemike, this woof has got coleman waterproof bag sealed with her camera all the time.. Last time I went kayak with her in Putrajaya, perempuan ni main water splashing with paddle.. in split second, u no see camera but only Coleman.. kakakaka
today my heart break into pieces ..no coleman waterproof bag can help :( Cry cry ..it landed on Bako's rock. In split second, my lense is Koyak liao...uhuuwa wa uhuuwa wa wa wa. :( :(
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junglemike wrote on Feb 23, '07
Buy a new lens in KL next time. Sorry to hear that.
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adeleide wrote on Feb 23, '07
woof77 said
today my heart break into pieces ..no coleman waterproof bag can help :( Cry cry ..it landed on Bako's rock. In split second, my lense is Koyak liao...uhuuwa wa uhuuwa wa wa wa. :( :(
aiyoyo!! How did it happen? nemain nemain, thing happen for a reason!! Its time for you to upgrade your lens as your skill grow!!
ArrRarRrrrWOoooOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo
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waihau wrote on Feb 23, '07
Woofy, lens broken never mind ah ...wana calculate ur broken heart pieces and compared to mine? u sure wont win one hahah...i have lost my Powershot A75...the only digital cam i have so far...
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woof77 wrote on Feb 24, '07
waihau said
Woofy, lens broken never mind ah ...wana calculate ur broken heart pieces and compared to mine? u sure wont win one hahah...i have lost my Powershot A75...the only digital cam i have so far...
adel.. its because arwOoo is careless. Aiya..byk mahal punya lesson. wai hau! let me help collect your heart pieces. Aisey..how did you lost it? Just like our sister here say, it is lost for a reason also. As your skill grows, its time to upgrade to DSLR. Ka ka ka ..

ArrRRwoOOooooooooooooooooo ... :P
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reneelau wrote on Feb 24, '07
nice album...wish to go one day! :)
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zulhilmi wrote on Feb 24, '07
so interesting...
which part of sarawak?
how to kayak there?
any contact number?




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woof77 wrote on Feb 24, '07
thanks reneelau & zulhimi. Sarawak is very interesting and so much to explore. This kayaking trip is organize by Kuching Kayak, established by a young hearted 50 years old Francis Ho. Visit www.kuchingkayak.com, the contacts are all there :)
Bengoh is about less than an hour drive from kuching town.
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zulhilmi wrote on Feb 25, '07
thanks woof...
would like to explore next time i go to kuching...
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woof77 wrote on Feb 25, '07
zulhilmi said
thanks woof...
would like to explore next time i go to kuching...
no problem zulhimi..my pleasure to share the natural beauty of kuching to a nature lover at heart :)
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reneelau wrote on Feb 26, '07
http://www.kuchingkayak.com/
wow..interesting interesting...must explore if have chance!!!!
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zulhilmi wrote on Feb 26, '07
already browsing www.kuchingkayak.com
so cool...
can't wait to explore...
am planning to go to sarawak rainforest music festival this year
definetely will slot in this kayaking into my schedule
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woof77 wrote on Feb 26, '07
zulhilmi said
already browsing www.kuchingkayak.com
so cool...
can't wait to explore...
am planning to go to sarawak rainforest music festival this year
definetely will slot in this kayaking into my schedule
Renee & Zulhimi ..really syok the kayak although its just level1 rapid. I love the view more! Sarawak Rainforest Music Festival, i also haven go myself :(

Zulhimi, remember faster book in advance the seats & accomodation. Its full house very fast every year!
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tarlia wrote on Feb 26, '07
The Borneo Highland route is gorgeous. I just remembered that I never got around to posting my photos.
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sanyadalahalger wrote on Feb 26, '07
OMG.
so stunningly beautiful!
envy u la gal:-)
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zulhilmi wrote on Feb 26, '07, edited on Feb 26, '07
woof,
yeah i heard about that
but most of the ticket goes to foreigners right?

sany,
how about we plan to go there?
we can ask zainal to join us
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reneelau wrote on Feb 26, '07
when is Sarawak Rainforest Music Festival?
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zulhilmi wrote on Feb 26, '07, edited on Feb 26, '07
15 - 17 july 2007
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