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Long Seridan to Ulu Magoh 7Feb-13Feb2008

We "balloon" into Long Seridan on the 7th of Feb. As usual there are all the usual faces at the terminal; Joyce' mom and dad, and others whom I can't remember their names. After a few queries, everybody seen to say that it will take us 3 hours to trek to Ulu Magoh. I wanted to see some Penans on visit to Seridan and Robin's wife told me that there are some in the "Rumah Sakai" opposite the Terminal. We went over and gave some food and angpow (since today is the 1st day of CNY)to the family from Ulu Magoh and a old lady who is suffering from malaria. The place is bare and most deplorable to say the least. Back at the terminal we left some of our spare clothings and handphone as there is no line for the next 6 days hoping to trek to Ulu Magoh, Long Napir(2days trekking)back to Long Balau by 4 wheel and then trek to Seridan. What actually happened is in the photos. Our guide was Micheal, bro-inlaw of Dawat Lupong, and Sidek. We ask for another guide and we got Lujan a 16 year old Nomadic Penan. Lujan was the one who know the way to Ulu Magoh and she walk "BARE FOOTED" all the way. We met her father, Sayat who is the chief of Magoh, her mom and her sisters. Lujan potraits in Faye's flickr tells a thousand words. She did not attend school due to "mild petite epilepsy" so we are thinking of how we can help her grow up to be like all of us Malaysian who has at least a minimum standard of living. And she is there crying out.!
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Lujan Sayat, 16 year old Penan girl who was one of our guide to Ulu Magoh
Lujan Sayat, 16 year old Penan girl who was one of our guide to Ulu Magoh
Inside the Maswing Twin Otter 15 seater.
Inside the Maswing Twin Otter 15 seater.
Marudi
Marudi
Marudi Airport Control Tower.
Marudi Airport Control Tower.
We transit here for 10 mins and met Angoi and Joyce. Angoi was in charge of Long Seridan airport in 2006.
We transit here for 10 mins and met Angoi and Joyce. Angoi was in charge of Long Seridan airport in 2006.
Turbo prop at 3500ft
Turbo prop at 3500ft
A polluted river and a clear river on the right
A polluted river and a clear river on the right
Approaching Long Seridan Airport.
Approaching Long Seridan Airport.
You can see the runway at the top of the pic.
You can see the runway at the top of the pic.
There is only one runway to land and takeoff. The other runway has high terrain close by
There is only one runway to land and takeoff. The other runway has high terrain close by
Long Seridan and all the other surrounding places.
Long Seridan and all the other surrounding places.
Take off Long Seridan
Take off Long Seridan
Take Off. Faye and Thomas upfront taking photo. In KLIA you only see aircraft from enclosed glass.
Take Off. Faye and Thomas upfront taking photo. In KLIA you only see aircraft from enclosed glass.
Flight arrival is a sort of social gathering for the Kelabits and Penans as well though they tend to keep away from the crowd.
Flight arrival is a sort of social gathering for the Kelabits and Penans as well though they tend to keep away from the crowd.
Familiar faces: Joyce's Mom and Dad. See the 2006 trip here.
Familiar faces: Joyce's Mom and Dad. See the 2006 trip here.
Seridan airport when Singang drop by to see us. We met him in 2006 atLong Naring.
Seridan airport when Singang drop by to see us. We met him in 2006 atLong Naring.
Thomas and Robin.
Thomas and Robin.
Micheal, Sidek and Singang. Michael, bro in law of Dawat Lupung was called to guide us to Ulu Magoh.
Micheal, Sidek and Singang. Michael, bro in law of Dawat Lupung was called to guide us to Ulu Magoh.
In the Control Tower with Robin.
In the Control Tower with Robin.
We met Lujan Sayat here in this dark Rumah Sakai, a half way house for Penan during their visit to the clinic
We met Lujan Sayat here in this dark Rumah Sakai, a half way house for Penan during their visit to the clinic
View of Seridan main Longhouse.
View of Seridan main Longhouse.
Klinik Long Seridan
Klinik Long Seridan
This another shot of Rumah Sakai. Lujan Sayat is on the right. We first met her here. It was a lucky meet here.
This another shot of Rumah Sakai. Lujan Sayat is on the right. We first met her here. It was a lucky meet here.
Only in rural Sarawak Airport can you cross the runway.
Only in rural Sarawak Airport can you cross the runway.
Inside airport with Doc Param
Inside airport with Doc Param
And suddenly Lujan appeared and is willing to show us to Ulu Magoh. We just met her at the Rumah Sakai when we went for a visit.
And suddenly Lujan appeared and is willing to show us to Ulu Magoh. We just met her at the Rumah Sakai when we went for a visit.
The woman who has Malaria and waiting for the MA to return from holiday also walk over. I heard later that she walk back to Ulu
The woman who has Malaria and waiting for the MA to return from holiday also walk over. I heard later that she walk back to Ulu
I think this is the Penghulu's family as the satelite phone is placed here. This lady looks familiar.
I think this is the Penghulu's family as the satelite phone is placed here. This lady looks familiar.
A Kelabit Lady in the Penghulu's Longhouse.
A Kelabit Lady in the Penghulu's Longhouse.
Crossing a stream at the back of the Govt quarters.
Crossing a stream at the back of the Govt quarters.
1st rest below a farming hut.
1st rest below a farming hut.
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Crossing the swift and mighty Magoh.
Crossing the swift and mighty Magoh.
The current is so strong that it can sweep you off your feet.
The current is so strong that it can sweep you off your feet.
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TBF crossing solo.
TBF crossing solo.
Current was so strong that you got to use a stick as a balancer.
Current was so strong that you got to use a stick as a balancer.
Before the crossing.
Before the crossing.
Sidek looking down.
Sidek looking down.
Almost there.
Almost there.
Dawat's dog, Asok will swim and land diagonally on the opposite bank.
Dawat's dog, Asok will swim and land diagonally on the opposite bank.
Another group lead by Michael as a anchorman
Another group lead by Michael as a anchorman
I thinkMichael crossed 5 times to lead the group.
I thinkMichael crossed 5 times to lead the group.
Kelabit padi field.
Kelabit padi field.
A heard a shout and saw Faye falling into the unseen ditch.
A heard a shout and saw Faye falling into the unseen ditch.
The padi is almost ready to menuai.
The padi is almost ready to menuai.
Nice view
Nice view
Asok, truly a man's best friend. Story of him later.
Asok, truly a man's best friend. Story of him later.
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Twilight comes early in Sarawak.
Last light is 7pm. You hardly can see your hand in front of you.
Last light is 7pm. You hardly can see your hand in front of you.
Regrouped and prepare to trek at night.
Regrouped and prepare to trek at night.
It was a long night trek. Crossing and walking in the river, then climbing steep hills really slow down us.
It was a long night trek. Crossing and walking in the river, then climbing steep hills really slow down us.
Tourch light is the lifeline. Without it you have to stop and set camp immediately
Tourch light is the lifeline. Without it you have to stop and set camp immediately
At 11.30pm we saw this fire and we were elated.
At 11.30pm we saw this fire and we were elated.
4 of us were at the front. Lujan was the best I hv seen. She know all the juctions which I barely can guess is the way to go.
4 of us were at the front. Lujan was the best I hv seen. She know all the juctions which I barely can guess is the way to go.
While on the river following her, she suddening disapear in the dark. I don't think any of us can take a step fwd along theriver
While on the river following her, she suddening disapear in the dark. I don't think any of us can take a step fwd along theriver
We backtrack but saw a light upriver. We rush up and saw her with her sister. She walk to her hut and bac in 10min. Fantastic!
We backtrack but saw a light upriver. We rush up and saw her with her sister. She walk to her hut and bac in 10min. Fantastic!
We prepare Campbell soup and that's dinner.
We prepare Campbell soup and that's dinner.
Lujan, is the eldest girl in the Sayat family. She has to skip school cos she suffer from petit mild epilepsy
Lujan, is the eldest girl in the Sayat family. She has to skip school cos she suffer from "petit mild epilepsy"
While we reached here, 5 of our team decided to bivouac on the rock of the river. It was 12.30am and the legs just can't moved.
While we reached here, 5 of our team decided to bivouac on the rock of the river. It was 12.30am and the legs just can't moved.
MIchael and Sidek push and arrived at the hut that night and told us about it. Asok the dog is behind the pic
MIchael and Sidek push and arrived at the hut that night and told us about it. Asok the dog is behind the pic
A view from our hut. There is no room here, all open area, no even wall
A view from our hut. There is no room here, all open area, no even wall
Day 2 and Thomas arrive at 7am and immediately said that the Penan are very patient people.
Day 2 and Thomas arrive at 7am and immediately said that the Penan are very patient people.
Doc, Yatie and Faye spend a night in the open last night and still look cheerful.
Doc, Yatie and Faye spend a night in the open last night and still look cheerful.
ASOK the dog actully stay with them at the river last night despite the Penans pushed to Sayat's hut. He also sniff the way.
ASOK the dog actully stay with them at the river last night despite the Penans pushed to Sayat's hut. He also sniff the way.
Lujan trekked BAREFOOTED the whole way. And never missed a junction. Asok also help last night to sniff  the way but sometimes
Lujan trekked BAREFOOTED the whole way. And never missed a junction. Asok also help last night to sniff the way but sometimes
Asok lost the trail in the river.
Asok lost the trail in the river.
This is Lujan feet. They hv to withstand torns and sticks, boulders on the river, slippery slopes with a 50lbs load,
This is Lujan feet. They hv to withstand torns and sticks, boulders on the river, slippery slopes with a 50lbs load,
leeches and sandflies which you wouldn't bother once in the dark tired and hungry. I got to salute her.
leeches and sandflies which you wouldn't bother once in the dark tired and hungry. I got to salute her.
Lujan and Raymond helping to keep the fire going.
Lujan and Raymond helping to keep the fire going.
Raymond pronounce Rimen is the most sociable of the lot.
Raymond pronounce Rimen is the most sociable of the lot.
Young sister Diana
Young sister Diana
Raymond Sayat
Raymond Sayat
Timah Sayat
Timah Sayat
Lujan Sayat in her quietist moment. She is pretty but not schooling. We wonder what future will behold!
Lujan Sayat in her quietist moment. She is pretty but not schooling. We wonder what future will behold!
Fruit like ciku
Fruit like ciku
Dried and charcoal like payau
Dried and charcoal like "payau"
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Dinner in the dark.
Dinner in the dark.
Mother and daugther. Dad is behind.
Mother and daugther. Dad is behind.
Mother and child. Luna is the youngest and cried on seeing us.
Mother and child. Luna is the youngest and cried on seeing us.
The hut where 7 of us slept and also 7 of Sayat family
The hut where 7 of us slept and also 7 of Sayat family
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Faye climbing the log.
Faye climbing the log.
Lujan playing a game like handball.
Lujan playing a game like handball.
Geraout Mogut's house.
Geraout Mogut's house.
Funny thing happened here. There is a Siamese fighting cock who will attack the dog. Faye had a good laugh.
Funny thing happened here. There is a Siamese fighting cock who will attack the dog. Faye had a good laugh.
Penan carrying basket. Can carry a load of 60lbs at a speed of 5km an hour in the Rainforest.
Penan carrying basket. Can carry a load of 60lbs at a speed of 5km an hour in the Rainforest.
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Pan used to prepare sago
Pan used to prepare sago
Leftover frog heads.
Leftover frog heads.
Barbequed Babui are left like this.
Barbequed Babui are left like this.
Can be eaten for 3 days.
Can be eaten for 3 days.
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Only rattans are use to hold beams. No nails used.
Only rattans are use to hold beams. No nails used.
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Our food and gear in big plastic bags.
Our food and gear in big plastic bags.
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Raymond, Faye and John Hussain
Raymond, Faye and John Hussain
This is CNY and anypow giving. This is Diana.
This is CNY and anypow giving. This is Diana.
Raymond or Rimen
Raymond or Rimen
Lujan Sayat
Lujan Sayat
Timah Sayat
Timah Sayat
Magrate Gerawat
Magrate Gerawat
Johani Gerawat
Johani Gerawat
John Hussain, a very quiet person. He lost his wife and is alone.
John Hussain, a very quiet person. He lost his wife and is alone.
With Thomas
With Thomas
Leaf of a plant use by Penan as ground sheet
Leaf of a plant use by Penan as ground sheet
A map of Magoh prepare by the timber company.
A map of Magoh prepare by the timber company.
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Day 3. Long Turum to Long Balau. At 7am.
Day 3. Long Turum to Long Balau. At 7am.
Our guides Jamet and John. Hussain
Our guides Jamet and John. Hussain
April shoes was from last year trek. It gives way during the 1st day trek.
April shoes was from last year trek. It gives way during the 1st day trek.
The best running shoes would not takes the beating of this trek. Faye has to use the croc sandals.
The best running shoes would not takes the beating of this trek. Faye has to use the croc sandals.
Breakfast hill sure is. Up and up for 1 hour.
Breakfast hill sure is. Up and up for 1 hour.
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And then hit the timber track. Refer to GPS track for info.
And then hit the timber track. Refer to GPS track for info.
This log bridge collapsed and we have to crossed the river.
This log bridge collapsed and we have to crossed the river.
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From the river up to the Diraya company road
From the river up to the Diraya company road
Sayat Magut, the penghulu of Ulu Magoh. Like nomadic Penans he walk barefoot.
Sayat Magut, the penghulu of Ulu Magoh. Like nomadic Penans he walk barefoot.
The torns on the ground, most of the way on the Diraya. Sayat will sometime stop to pick the torns from his sole.
The torns on the ground, most of the way on the Diraya. Sayat will sometime stop to pick the torns from his sole.
Cold misty morning on the track. Thomas as usual is helpful as the way.
Cold misty morning on the track. Thomas as usual is helpful as the way.
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Sayat post like a proud Penan.
Sayat post like a proud Penan.
Took a shot here to show his calf muscle. The muscle contract as he walk cos of the heavy load.
Took a shot here to show his calf muscle. The muscle contract as he walk cos of the heavy load.
Another good rest after a long climb in the forest to shortcut the Diraya.
Another good rest after a long climb in the forest to shortcut the Diraya.
View of the rainforest as we walk
View of the rainforest as we walk
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Sometimes a had a glimpse of G Mulu.
2 of our guides, Jamet and John
2 of our guides, Jamet and John
Single file, that how the Penans walk even in town like Belaga of Marudi
Single file, that how the Penans walk even in town like Belaga of Marudi
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Orchids
Orchids
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Doc Param and Yatie
Doc Param and Yatie
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Sayat pointed that's where he buried his son and will farm around it soon. Quite sad if we see the rate the forest is logged.
Sayat pointed that's where he buried his son and will farm around it soon. Quite sad if we see the rate the forest is logged.
April post. Today trek is more relax with beautiful scenery.
April post. Today trek is more relax with beautiful scenery.
The the blowpipe direction where his son was buried.
The the blowpipe direction where his son was buried.
Walking a the edge of a landslide. A bit risky.
Walking a the edge of a landslide. A bit risky.
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Last kms to Long Balau.
Last kms to Long Balau.
Mulu as a backdrop.
Mulu as a backdrop.
Everybody welcome you including the dogs. The children will cry.
Everybody welcome you including the dogs. The children will cry.
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Deccending to Sg Merlinau
Deccending to Sg Merlinau
Survey vehicle beside Sg Merlinau. See GPS for ref.
Survey vehicle beside Sg Merlinau. See GPS for ref.
There is the survey dept camp
There is the survey dept camp
Crossing the Sg Merlinau.
Crossing the Sg Merlinau.
Faye crossing the Merlinau. This river has the same name as Mulu Merlinau.
Faye crossing the Merlinau. This river has the same name as Mulu Merlinau.
Yatie
Yatie
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The Penan longhouse is situated across the river and this is the bridge.
The Penan longhouse is situated across the river and this is the bridge.
The centre log had collapse and it takes alot of guts tocross.
The centre log had collapse and it takes alot of guts tocross.
Everybody from the longhouse came down to look at the drama
Everybody from the longhouse came down to look at the drama
This guy is a superb balancer. He just cross it carrying 3 heavy haversack at a time and cross it 3 times as if he is walking on
This guy is a superb balancer. He just cross it carrying 3 heavy haversack at a time and cross it 3 times as if he is walking on
Faye was guided front and back.
Faye was guided front and back.
Juli the Penghulu son's wife.
Juli the Penghulu son's wife.
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The longhouse have 15 bilek
The longhouse have 15 bilek
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Chief Tebaran Siden and his father Siden Jemelee at the Marudi reggatta.
Chief Tebaran Siden and his father Siden Jemelee at the Marudi reggatta.
Close of the Chief.
Close of the Chief.
Penans visit to KL during the blockage days. I heard them at MU hall organised by MNS
Penans visit to KL during the blockage days. I heard them at MU hall organised by MNS
Penan activist.
Penan activist.
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Up from Sg Merlinau. She has to use her croc sandle today as her shoes were causing lot of pain.
Up from Sg Merlinau. She has to use her croc sandle today as her shoes were causing lot of pain.
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Survey boys from Limbang. They stayed here for 2 weeks.
Survey boys from Limbang. They stayed here for 2 weeks.
The intention is to survey a gaspipe from Sabah to Bintulu.
The intention is to survey a gaspipe from Sabah to Bintulu.
A house in sight at 6pm. Long Balau.
A house in sight at 6pm. Long Balau.
Post with the Penghulu's father.
Post with the Penghulu's father.
We slept in front of the Penghulu rooms.
We slept in front of the Penghulu rooms.
Tattoo
Tattoo
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Bath in Lg Balau is this clear river.
Bath in Lg Balau is this clear river.
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A sight of Long Balau.
A sight of Long Balau.
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Abet Tebaran has a girl who completed Form 6 and can't find a job.
Abet Tebaran has a girl who completed Form 6 and can't find a job.
Long house verandah
Long house verandah
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Mathew Ahmat and wife came down from a timber camp to see us for help. His son can't afford to buy a ticket back from Marudi to
Mathew Ahmat and wife came down from a timber camp to see us for help. His son can't afford to buy a ticket back from Marudi to
We offered to sponsor 2 student from Marudi-Seridan duringGawai and Christmas.
We offered to sponsor 2 student from Marudi-Seridan duringGawai and Christmas.
There are other things that we discuss but we explain that we r not from the Perintah. We r tourists.
There are other things that we discuss but we explain that we r not from the Perintah. We r tourists.
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SIB church gathering at 11am.
SIB church gathering at 11am.
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We on the other side.
We on the other side.
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Juli plays the guitar and sing the gospels.
Juli plays the guitar and sing the gospels.
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Juli also conduct the prayer.
Juli also conduct the prayer.
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Leaves for making mats are dried.
Leaves for making mats are dried.
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Lunch by the river.
Lunch by the river.
Teberan joined us
Teberan joined us
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1st class rotan
1st class rotan
Rotan plant
Rotan plant
LOnghouse beauty after a bath
LOnghouse beauty after a bath
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Pretty Woman from Long Balau. Julia Roberts step aside!!
"Pretty Woman" from Long Balau. Julia Roberts step aside!!
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Marina who harrassed Faye for RM5 to buy rokok. Faye had a nightmare when she was squating infront of her when she woke up
Marina who harrassed Faye for RM5 to buy rokok. Faye had a nightmare when she was squating infront of her when she woke up
Nepentes
Nepentes
Woman come down to wash.
Woman come down to wash.
LOcal fruit
LOcal fruit
Freshly caught ikan Sema'ah and others
Freshly caught ikan Sema'ah and others
Thomas followed the Chief and son to jaring the fish in a lubok. It  makes a good photo if taken
Thomas followed the Chief and son to jaring the fish in a lubok. It makes a good photo if taken
Fried sago worms
Fried sago worms
Faye eating the grubs
Faye eating the grubs
Penans dishes like Sago, fish and paku spread out on the 2nd nite.
Penans dishes like Sago, fish and paku spread out on the 2nd nite.
Doc enjoying dinner.
Doc enjoying dinner.
Hill rice anybody?
Hill rice anybody?
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Use a splitted front bamboo into the sago, roll it into a lollipop, soaked into a sauce and swallow it. That's the way to eat
Use a splitted front bamboo into the sago, roll it into a lollipop, soaked into a sauce and swallow it. That's the way to eat
Sago grubs
Sago grubs
Tebaran after the fishing trip around 6pm.
Tebaran after the fishing trip around 6pm.
8am on the 5th day. Long Balau to Long Seridan.
8am on the 5th day. Long Balau to Long Seridan.
Guide Mathew and his wife.
Guide Mathew and his wife.
Farewell to friends, the Penans way.
Farewell to friends, the Penans way.
Doc with guides
Doc with guides
Tebaran says goodbye too.
Tebaran says goodbye too.
All the ladies in the longhouse.
All the ladies in the longhouse.
After 40 mins along the river, we hit the Diraya
After 40 mins along the river, we hit the Diraya
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Nyiok, our 3rd guides. He speaks English better than some of our graduates.
Nyiok, our 3rd guides. He speaks English better than some of our graduates.
Talking to Egan.
Talking to Egan.
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Motorbike used by Abet, chiefs daughter to bring her kids to Seridan. She went to Seridan on Sat and Sun to meet her son but was
Motorbike used by Abet, chiefs daughter to bring her kids to Seridan. She went to Seridan on Sat and Sun to meet her son but was
disapointed that 2 flt were cnl due to bad wx.
disapointed that 2 flt were cnl due to bad wx.
Sg Buang where Mathew has a farm.
Sg Buang where Mathew has a farm.
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Into the forest for the last part of the journey. 1 hour to go.
Into the forest for the last part of the journey. 1 hour to go.
Nyiok and Igu Agan who join us just before we turn off in to the forest.
Nyiok and Igu Agan who join us just before we turn off in to the forest.
It is quite easy walk thru small streams and rocks. Mostly flat.
It is quite easy walk thru small streams and rocks. Mostly flat.
We wanted to drink from the stream but Nyiok say it is contaminated due to previous logging. Drink at a cold river in 10 mins,
We wanted to drink from the stream but Nyiok say it is contaminated due to previous logging. Drink at a cold river in 10 mins,
Faye(pronounce Fay, e is silent) and Yatie
Faye(pronounce Fay, e is silent) and Yatie
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Between stops have to mark the GPS.
Between stops have to mark the GPS.
Mathew adjusting his haversack. He put the haversack into his rattan basket, that the way it is.
Mathew adjusting his haversack. He put the haversack into his rattan basket, that the way it is.
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Checking for leech.
Checking for leech.
Sg Bukit , which Nyiok mentioned that the water is cold and safe to drink.
Sg Bukit , which Nyiok mentioned that the water is cold and safe to drink.
This hut was built by fishermen who fish in this river.
This hut was built by fishermen who fish in this river.
Drink as much as you want. The outdoor people say that you must add chlorine, iodine or filter.
Drink as much as you want. The outdoor people say that you must add chlorine, iodine or filter.
Liong Pala, Mathew wife.
Liong Pala, Mathew wife.
That's James Richie in his book Bruno Manser: The Inside Story.
That's James Richie in his book Bruno Manser: The Inside Story.
Faye and Yatie arriving.
Faye and Yatie arriving.
Nice river with crystal clear water and trees cover.
Nice river with crystal clear water and trees cover.
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Up to the lastpart of the climb, 1 big climb.
Up to the lastpart of the climb, 1 big climb.
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Igu Agan is a true Penan, walk barefooted and a master story teller. Lot of tales similar to James Ritchie book.
Igu Agan is a true Penan, walk barefooted and a master story teller. Lot of tales similar to James Ritchie book.
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A good rest. Nyiok say this is the summit and if you ask for 1 more you won't get it
A good rest. Nyiok say this is the summit and if you ask for 1 more you won't get it
Sharing groudnuts and biscuits
Sharing groudnuts and biscuits
The mouth of Ulu Magoh and Sg Seridan meet here.
The mouth of Ulu Magoh and Sg Seridan meet here.
Just enjoying the atmosphere cos we are back to Long Seridan in minutes.
Just enjoying the atmosphere cos we are back to Long Seridan in minutes.
Somebody wants a coke and chips badly.
Somebody wants a coke and chips badly.
Crossing the swift Magoh in group.
Crossing the swift Magoh in group.
In line now. That how the Penan walk in the forest and towns.
In line now. That how the Penan walk in the forest and towns.
What the hell I am doing this Daddy? CNY and suffering here in Penan land. U call this a holiday?
What the hell I am doing this Daddy? CNY and suffering here in Penan land. U call this a holiday?
Me last man going my own. Lost my balance in the middle due to swift current but recover. Guide passed a stick and was better.
Me last man going my own. Lost my balance in the middle due to swift current but recover. Guide passed a stick and was better.
April Tan crossing. As a Form 2 girl she wonder whether she is lucky to be doing this then just be like any other girls.
April Tan crossing. As a Form 2 girl she wonder whether she is lucky to be doing this then just be like any other girls.
Faye crossing.
Faye crossing.
Almost there. Here is where 2 great river meet. Magoh and Seridan.
Almost there. Here is where 2 great river meet. Magoh and Seridan.
Out of the forest
Out of the forest
There is the great Magoh, the great river of our forefathers.
There is the great Magoh, the great river of our forefathers.
3 Penan guides: Mathew, Liong, and Nyiok. Somebody likes Nyiok blowpipe.
3 Penan guides: Mathew, Liong, and Nyiok. Somebody likes Nyiok blowpipe.
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Just enjoying the scenery and the sound of the river roaring. Nature is really awesome.
Just enjoying the scenery and the sound of the river roaring. Nature is really awesome.
IGU AGAN, a Penan who has berjalai. The best Penan we have met.
IGU AGAN, a Penan who has "berjalai". The best Penan we have met.
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Faye walking on the Seridan
Faye walking on the Seridan
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Crossing the Seridan here.
Crossing the Seridan here.
Long Seridan here we come.
Long Seridan here we come.
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Walking on the bank of Seridan
Walking on the bank of Seridan
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Long Seridan, our second time here.
Long Seridan, our second time here.
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Kelabits repairing the Church. We heard somebody has fall from the roof of the Church and is in the Klinik. Dr Param ask me
Kelabits repairing the Church. We heard somebody has fall from the roof of the Church and is in the Klinik. Dr Param ask me
to go to the clinic straightaway to see the patient. We saw a group of woman fanning a person in a strecther attached to a drip.
to go to the clinic straightaway to see the patient. We saw a group of woman fanning a person in a strecther attached to a drip.
Doc has a talk with the MA Awang and is waiting for a Mercy Flt. Doc Param decided to pull back the shoulder dislocation. After
Doc has a talk with the MA Awang and is waiting for a Mercy Flt. Doc Param decided to pull back the shoulder dislocation. After
15 mins, he was sedated and we managed to put back his dislocated shoulder. Nxt day the Penghulu was seen walking back.
15 mins, he was sedated and we managed to put back his dislocated shoulder. Nxt day the Penghulu was seen walking back.
Last tea, a small chat and payment and anypows to help them. We gonna missed them.
Last tea, a small chat and payment and anypows to help them. We gonna missed them.
Egan in his joviol self
Egan in his joviol self
THey bring along birthcert and school records to justify their appeal. We were taken aback on how bad the situation is
THey bring along birthcert and school records to justify their appeal. We were taken aback on how bad the situation is
Igu Agan
Igu Agan
Liong Pala.
Liong Pala.
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We came to Seridan to see this.
We came to Seridan to see this.
The boarding school for Penan kids.
The boarding school for Penan kids.
The school teachers quarthers.
The school teachers quarthers.
Probably the HM house. The HM here is a Penan.
Probably the HM house. The HM here is a Penan.
Here are the kids we want to help. There are the 4 girls from Magoh wearing the T shirt we gave in Magoh. Yatie says they stand
Here are the kids we want to help. There are the 4 girls from Magoh wearing the T shirt we gave in Magoh. Yatie says they stand
out among the crowd. Front yellow T; Diana Sayat, Johani Gerawat, back; Magrate Gerawat, Raymond Sayat.
out among the crowd. Front yellow T; Diana Sayat, Johani Gerawat, back; Magrate Gerawat, Raymond Sayat.
They were lined up according to their longhouses.
They were lined up according to their longhouses.
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There is only 1 boy from a longhouse. Left row is children from Long Naring
There is only 1 boy from a longhouse. Left row is children from Long Naring
We are the World we are the people.
We are the World we are the people.
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Magrate Gerawat, From Ulu Magoh, selected to finance her education.
Magrate Gerawat, From Ulu Magoh, selected to finance her education.
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Johani Gerawat and Diana Sayat. We have selected to finance their education
Johani Gerawat and Diana Sayat. We have selected to finance their education
We gave all the children RM5 which meant alot to them
We gave all the children RM5 which meant alot to them
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This is Raymond Sayat. Yatie has selected to sponsor her thru her education.
This is Raymond Sayat. Yatie has selected to sponsor her thru her education.
They are dispersed and to their rooms
They are dispersed and to their rooms
At Robin's house where we sign his guest book.Robin is on the right
At Robin's house where we sign his guest book.Robin is on the right
Giving angpow to his girls. 1 of them has a kid.
Giving angpow to his girls. 1 of them has a kid.
Family photo; daughter, wife Sinasiran Lumunun. Kelabit change their names after getting a kid
Family photo; daughter, wife Sinasiran Lumunun. Kelabit change their names after getting a kid
The room where we sleep. Very comfy indeed.
The room where we sleep. Very comfy indeed.
Adjoining hall to the kitchen. Typical in Sarawak longhouse, both side is open.
Adjoining hall to the kitchen. Typical in Sarawak longhouse, both side is open.
Dining room. Robin build this house himself in 4 months.
Dining room. Robin build this house himself in 4 months.
Below the house. Robin has put all his life effort in this house; there is a fish pond, fruit trees and plants that is needed.
Below the house. Robin has put all his life effort in this house; there is a fish pond, fruit trees and plants that is needed.
Robin intends to  do a homestay business here. Kelabit hospitality is well known.
Robin intends to do a "homestay" business here. Kelabit hospitality is well known.
Off to the river to go by outboard perahu today
Off to the river to go by outboard perahu today
This boat is own by Robin.
This boat is own by Robin.
Sg Magoh at its best.
Sg Magoh at its best.
Boarding now and it about 820am. We actually has ticket to fly out of Seridan on Thursday but is 2 days wait.
Boarding now and it about 820am. We actually has ticket to fly out of Seridan on Thursday but is 2 days wait.
So we decided to go by other mode of transport and see more of the areas.
So we decided to go by other mode of transport and see more of the areas.
Clear water and overhanging trees.
Clear water and overhanging trees.
The white water part which is fun and water will splash into the boat
The white water part which is fun and water will splash into the boat
Doc Param and Yatie. Smile cos we gonna have good fun today
Doc Param and Yatie. Smile cos we gonna have good fun today
Just shoot another rapid. There are more than 10 rapids to Long Mara'an and some of them are real tricky.
Just shoot another rapid. There are more than 10 rapids to Long Mara'an and some of them are real tricky.
Robin was thinking of building a lodge here for tourists to stay.
Robin was thinking of building a lodge here for tourists to stay.
Another rapid. Robin knows this river very well. There was 1 bend that he steers toward the shallow beach and turn right.
Another rapid. Robin knows this river very well. There was 1 bend that he steers toward the shallow beach and turn right.
B cos sticking out in the middle was a log blocking half the river. See the wave on the left.
B cos sticking out in the middle was a log blocking half the river. See the wave on the left.
Is fun and excitement as you approached the rapid
Is fun and excitement as you approached the rapid
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This 1 was heart stopping. the boat almost reversed which will cause it tocapsized. But last minute oar by Sina make it rite.
This 1 was heart stopping. the boat almost reversed which will cause it tocapsized. But last minute oar by Sina make it rite.
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Log jutting out in the river
Log jutting out in the river
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Some of the scenery are just beautiful.
Some of the scenery are just beautiful.
The only sound is the gibbon calling. This is heaven on earth.
The only sound is the gibbon calling. This is heaven on earth.
After 1hr and 20min we reached Long Mara'an, a Penan settlement.
After 1hr and 20min we reached Long Mara'an, a Penan settlement.
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We sat goodbye to Robin and Sina. Sina is the Penan ctc man. The Nomadic Penan also come to see her.
We sat goodbye to Robin and Sina. Sina is the Penan ctc man. The Nomadic Penan also come to see her.
Sina brought warpped rice and some canned food for us. She told us lot of stories about the Penans, which families and names.
Sina brought warpped rice and some canned food for us. She told us lot of stories about the Penans, which families and names.
That Kelabit hospitality. She cud hav woke up at 5am to cook the rice and totful that we hv to wait here.
That Kelabit hospitality. She cud hav woke up at 5am to cook the rice and totful that we hv to wait here.
The company provides free transport once a week and it happens to be tuesday. We are lucky again
The company provides free transport once a week and it happens to be tuesday. We are lucky again
SIB church in Long Mara'an.
SIB church in Long Mara'an.
Sign posted Long Mara'an
Sign posted "Long Mara'an"
You can wait the whole day and there is no vehicle.
You can wait the whole day and there is no vehicle.
Robin and Sina leaving us.
Robin and Sina leaving us.
Another Goodbye. They have been very nice but never ever said abt it.
Another Goodbye. They have been very nice but never ever said abt it.
At 245pm we got our transport who brought the Long Mara'an people back.
At 245pm we got our transport who brought the Long Mara'an people back.
Met with another $ wheel transporting the locals.
Met with another $ wheel transporting the locals.
Can see the big river from the timber track.
Can see the big river from the timber track.
Bridge across this river
Bridge across this river
Mist at 3pm. The track is quite high up. 3 of us are standing behind the truck.
Mist at 3pm. The track is quite high up. 3 of us are standing behind the truck.
Camp Juling, very active which Mercedes Santaiwong.
Camp Juling, very active which Mercedes Santaiwong.
Reach Long Bedian at 4pm and there is no more transport to Long Lama
Reach Long Bedian at 4pm and there is no more transport to Long Lama
Mee goreng and tea here. Faye eat 2 bowls here.
Mee goreng and tea here. Faye eat 2 bowls here.
The locals Kayan woman folks are coming back from their farm at 5pm
The locals Kayan woman folks are coming back from their farm at 5pm
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Long Bedian, quite a big town. You would never step into this town in your lifetime.
Long Bedian, quite a big town. You would never step into this town in your lifetime.
Some washing in Jok Wan house where a room cost us RM40.
Some washing in Jok Wan house where a room cost us RM40.
Faye cleaning her croc sandals which save her blister feet on the 2nd day.
Faye cleaning her croc sandals which save her blister feet on the 2nd day.
Penan kids in Long Bedian boarding school. They say there are 200 Penan kids here??
Penan kids in Long Bedian boarding school. They say there are 200 Penan kids here??
They are more socialble here.
They are more socialble here.
And approachable.
And approachable.
Sekolah Rendah Long Bedian
Sekolah Rendah Long Bedian
Long Bedian Vip Guesthouse.
Long Bedian Vip Guesthouse.
Next morning
Next morning
Kayan woman work in their farm.
Kayan woman work in their farm.
Church in Long Bedian
Church in Long Bedian
Inside the church
Inside the church
The old Longhouse
The old Longhouse
Pencana house.
Pencana house.
The square
The square
50 year old now.
50 year old now.
Old folk in the longhouse.
Old folk in the longhouse.
Tattoo all over the body.
Tattoo all over the body.
She said it is very painful doing the tattoo the old way.
She said it is very painful doing the tattoo the old way.
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Kindagarden
Kindagarden
Long Temalak, 1 hr from Long Bedian. This is the only coffeeshop.
Long Temalak, 1 hr from Long Bedian. This is the only coffeeshop.
The Express arrived at 10am sharp.
The Express arrived at 10am sharp.
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In the Express. It is aircon and cost RM25 ea to Marudi
In the Express. It is aircon and cost RM25 ea to Marudi
Arrive Marudi at 2pm and had lunch.
Arrive Marudi at 2pm and had lunch.
The savior.
The savior.
GPS tracks and waypoints on the expedition. The first day only half track can be seen cos the battery run out.
GPS tracks and waypoints on the expedition. The first day only half track can be seen cos the battery run out.
Long Bedian to Marudi. We past Long Lama the bastion of SIB history in the book The Uncharted Water by Southwell.
Long Bedian to Marudi. We past Long Lama the bastion of SIB history in the book "The Uncharted Water" by Southwell.
Seridan to Long Bedian.
Seridan to Long Bedian.
Lujan Sayat, Ulu Magoh.
Lujan Sayat, Ulu Magoh.
Diana Sayat, younger sister of Lujan
Diana Sayat, younger sister of Lujan
Sayat Magut, Ulu Magoh told me quietly that he had a dream before we come and now he say it is a good dream.
Sayat Magut, Ulu Magoh told me quietly that he had a dream before we come and now he say it is a good dream.
Ide Buke, mom of Lujan preparing tapioca for Yatie. It was boiled and it is the best tapioca we had.
Ide Buke, mom of Lujan preparing tapioca for Yatie. It was boiled and it is the best tapioca we had.
Gerawat Mogut, Ulu Magoh. Very outspoken
Gerawat Mogut, Ulu Magoh. Very outspoken
Rina Magut,Gerawat's wife. Children - Johani 10,Magrate 11, Jonathan 5, Elijana 1
Rina Magut,Gerawat's wife. Children - Johani 10,Magrate 11, Jonathan 5, Elijana 1
Lujan by the fire. Fire is everything here. Beside cooking, it keep the hut warm, light the place up, keep the mozzies away.
Lujan by the fire. Fire is everything here. Beside cooking, it keep the hut warm, light the place up, keep the mozzies away.
Thomas sleeping. He sleep so well that he snored.
Thomas sleeping. He sleep so well that he snored.
Asok the dog. I don't any other species of dogs can survive this environment.
Asok the dog. I don't any other species of dogs can survive this environment.
Drawing in Rumah Sakai.
Drawing in Rumah Sakai.
Timber track are the only land link to Marudi from Miri.
Timber track are the only land link to Marudi from Miri.
So called Diraya company, it help to bring in heavy equipment that aircraft can't.
So called "Diraya company", it help to bring in heavy equipment that aircraft can't.
But then again, this is the way the forest is logged, taking millions and leaving behind devasted forest and polluted rivers.
But then again, this is the way the forest is logged, taking millions and leaving behind devasted forest and polluted rivers.
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