odds & ends

This is the bridge I was a little scared of.
Composite shot of the rapids at Lata Berkoh, Taman Negara.
Composite of that really big tree. It looks kinda phallic.
But then so do these. Composite picture of the Patronas Towers.

the way to Lata Berkoh

Oh great! Now which way do I go?

Where is the bridge?! I have to cross the river to get to Lata Berkoh.
I have come to really enjoy the river. Swimming at Lata Berkoh.

Another bridge.
View of another location where I swam.

In the jungle

A bridge in the jungle.
Should I be afraid of the little makeshift bridge?
Another bridge.
A fork in the path to Lata Berkoh, and no directional signs. Which way should I go?
Relatively fresh elephant dung in the path. Be very afraid.

Bumbun Blau

Enjoying the brown, but refreshing Sungai Tahan (Tahan River) after conquering Bukit Teresek. For someone who likes his beaches to have crystal clear water, this was a big step for me.
Massive tree on the way to Bumbun Blau.
Yippie! On the way to Bumbun Blau, I got my first leech. The wound bled for 3 hours.
Jordan, Claire, Katinka & I at Bumbun Blau. A bumbun is an elevated jungle hide, where you stay overnight to see wildlife.
Gua Telinga. Gua means cave.

more Taman Negara

Inside one of the floating restaurants with Claire.
It is hard to get to that restaurant after a heavy rain.
wild hogs in the expensive resort. I stayed on the other side of the river in cheap housing.
The much hyped canopy walkway, 40m up in the trees, a series of suspended walkways, totalling 450m, the longest in the world.
Me sweating like a horse, as I try to conquer Bukit Teresek, a small 344m hill.

Taman Negara: National Park

Are those the boats to take us on the 3 hour ride into the jungle to the park?
Yes, indeed, they are.The view for 3 hours.
May as well take a nap.
Finally, we're there. A floating restaurant in the jungle.

Views from the KL Tower

Kuala Lumpur

KL Tower & Petronas Towers in the background.
A different kind of decorative lighting.
The Petronas Towers, the world's tallest twin towers & formerly the world tallest building.
Monkeys, at the entrance to the tiny self sustaining 300 million year old jungle preserve, located in the middle of Kuala Lumpur.
One view of Kuala Lumpur from the KL tower.

more of Melaka

Entertainment is really big in Malaysia. They love American Idol and their local talent shows.
The gym where I worked out.
Me, at a political rally for the opposition, three days before elections! I had never been to a political rally before. Couldn't understand a word, but it was interesting.
Former deputy PM Anwar Ibrahim, speaking at rally.
Navan, the local guy who invited me to stay in his home.

Melaka

One view of the highway, on the way to Melaka, and I knew Malaysia was much more modern than Indonesia.
River view in Melaka.
Historic town square in Melaka.
Inside one of the two mega shopping malls.
Jonker Walk in China Town.

Singapore

Sculpture in Singapore.
Entrance to Parking Garage. Singapore is a really modern city.
Civilian War Memorial.
View of part of the city from the Esplenade.
The Sultan Mosque, at prayer time. Notice all the bikes parked outside.