First off, this is Dan on Shiv's account as I've forgotten my password! There's little else left to say from Matt's amazing blog, as it pretty much sums up the trek perfectly. For me the views were amazing, like desktop background perfect. Even though i'm the arch enemy of rice, the padi fields were relaxing to walk past. I'd recommend that everyone try and experience the jungle if they're given the opportunity because despite its harsh environment, it's one of the visually nicest places on earth.
With that comes warning; the leaches are tame compared to the sweat bees! As a victim to their sting i can say it does hurt. The best singing goes to Abbie though who got one trapped inside her trousers by her thigh and so dropped them in front of everyone!
If there was any doubt, we are a good team and we helped each other through those 5 hard days.
We forward planned again and traveled from the jungle yesterday, stopping in Lawas for lunch and taking the coach to KK. Those who sat in the open back Jeeps for 4 hours on the way to Lawas got their own Borneo spray tan from the dust! I'm not such how accurate it was but around 12 the temperature hit around 41 degrees! We almost felt bad upon hearing that its been raining all the time at home...
Today has been an admin day and the team have pretty much organised the rest of the trip from here on. Accommodation has been booked for all locations apart from the last 2 days which is looking to be the Hyatt. We're going to fit right in there with out backpacks and "weathered" clothes! Jodie and Emily have been given the huge task of accountants for the final 2 weeks, although we all know our money is still in safe hands.
As I've been team leader today I've seen yet again that the team really does get things done! Really! Everyone has been so organised and we've found ourselves with free time to go out into KK to explore some more!
And finally, on a personal note, Happy Birthday Tom! Although this message is 8 days late I can only blame lack of wifi for not sending it sooner.
Dan
Great to hear you are all safe and sound after your long trek and have had a brilliant time despite the conditions.
ReplyDeleteGood luck guys with the rest of your expedition and enjoy every minute.
Jacqui & Neil Thomson
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Greetings from the other side of the world! Great to see what you've all been up to, can't wait to hear about your KK climb, enjoy the rest of your journey! Love sent from Mum and Amy in Aruba Xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm very glad to hear you're all alright and haven't been eaten by huge killer insects or got lost in the jungle and had to be rescued by Ted Nugent.
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