tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114309020684258902024-03-28T03:12:12.846-07:00Sarawak Adventure RiderSharing my passion of exploring South East Asia, particularly in Borneo on motorcycles.Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-79913544109525553462022-09-30T04:54:00.003-07:002022-09-30T16:06:55.748-07:00GIVI Rimba Raid 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTMm4G-wb43ndtbJvHy_IR6rqqwhv7rXJ8A2dIN8gO792zGNoLckjkp0CiFaSQ42MHeJh8AS2S28ujeIrBXGMBGLXFG0vc2bQrlSQfRBXWUglDYxO5MkGU-IwZ5GIEeHeNvGHBwJhpbeeDZZsnh65ItNrhV5xjlBJ9jLn9f5VD3l-1nKqmLkeJhnfAA/s612/FB_IMG_1664206980502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTMm4G-wb43ndtbJvHy_IR6rqqwhv7rXJ8A2dIN8gO792zGNoLckjkp0CiFaSQ42MHeJh8AS2S28ujeIrBXGMBGLXFG0vc2bQrlSQfRBXWUglDYxO5MkGU-IwZ5GIEeHeNvGHBwJhpbeeDZZsnh65ItNrhV5xjlBJ9jLn9f5VD3l-1nKqmLkeJhnfAA/s320/FB_IMG_1664206980502.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Rimba Raid started as a humble beginning "I dare to race you" amongst large capacity dual purpose motorcycle enthusiasts. Under the leadership of dynamic Dato' Capt. Nik Huzlan, Rimba Raid has been established and transformed into an international level off road race in the jungle.<div><br /><div>The race is based on fastest time finishing the ride at designated trail route, open to amateur riders and in fact it is the only off road race for enthusiasts in South East Asia. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_ndA1zvxpEisaiuESwAPdVFnW77SRzdqNyxYVWfZ-iaD1tfa_RgaUC_kYcN2yx12i8T-_c5RnjwCuT0EUyI9sdW_ylHVU8t4lWqzsHUFJ69xNRWAjPcCtYNH6x1a_z6dBeIB5oSNOKsz7S93r0K0mJPTO8FzRaaUB73oUJw4YPRotR-jEKr7p2bkPQ/s1080/FB_IMG_1664431909080.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_ndA1zvxpEisaiuESwAPdVFnW77SRzdqNyxYVWfZ-iaD1tfa_RgaUC_kYcN2yx12i8T-_c5RnjwCuT0EUyI9sdW_ylHVU8t4lWqzsHUFJ69xNRWAjPcCtYNH6x1a_z6dBeIB5oSNOKsz7S93r0K0mJPTO8FzRaaUB73oUJw4YPRotR-jEKr7p2bkPQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664431909080.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>For 2022 Rimba Raid goes beyond expectation, bigger participants and more international racers that comprises of 11 countries. With cooperation of Pahang Tourism and Pahang Wildlife Conservation, the race is going to take place at National Park Kuala Tahan. It is a rare opportunity for racers to ride in a pristine rain forest but with danger lurking at any corner since this park is also known to be the home of tigers and elephants. In fact tigers were seen during mapping of route and markers were destroyed by elephants. Dato' Captain Nik and the team decide to have cut off time at designated points, it had been agreed that racers would be prevented to continue and escort to safety. This inevitable decision even though unpopular but this preventive measure is the only option to avoid untoward incident of encountering wild animals while riding in the failing light. Another interesting note on Rimba Raid race is that there is no gender, age or ranking division, everyone is equal in the category their race in.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lBfDwkwNDjfkr8S1KqGGRtIiQrDhgZTsXsizZt2K3-3pqOo8UcHsGS3Lsu39uegjPCnK3XzczE97zwYT08OwTckq6jBfyzBZeFXJM2ljvSxyJD7NbSX-uuk4qDEhZSo1uikEJtvSn0_yuJQL38WZCD9RsWS2NztB-B3h_knswLvvzdH1wC8zsf6_bw/s1080/FB_IMG_1664433367892.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9lBfDwkwNDjfkr8S1KqGGRtIiQrDhgZTsXsizZt2K3-3pqOo8UcHsGS3Lsu39uegjPCnK3XzczE97zwYT08OwTckq6jBfyzBZeFXJM2ljvSxyJD7NbSX-uuk4qDEhZSo1uikEJtvSn0_yuJQL38WZCD9RsWS2NztB-B3h_knswLvvzdH1wC8zsf6_bw/s320/FB_IMG_1664433367892.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />GIVI Rimba Raid 2022 scheduled on 22-25th September 2022; is a huge success when 241 racers registered for the race and many more were turn down, The race is divided to Class C single cylinder with 2 sub categories enduro and dual purpose motorcycles. Group B single cylinder below 1000 cc and Group A multi-cylinders above 1000cc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_inuBU1Mbn7B1cF2G_r9rag-6K66ZR25cNRagTuuehtCt2Fzx4hhTkPdRce68CFDI5cYePBSMRIG5shvtFYMGKH7UTOnmBpvIl5S8HFZkEUbVKIQddhcWU92PJ569y6NuASY7TQw03QNnf7NhBn8aBDYvVLGGOQhqcyX5fLDPfLGMis_s8vOWP7G3OQ/s900/FB_IMG_1664433413869.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="900" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_inuBU1Mbn7B1cF2G_r9rag-6K66ZR25cNRagTuuehtCt2Fzx4hhTkPdRce68CFDI5cYePBSMRIG5shvtFYMGKH7UTOnmBpvIl5S8HFZkEUbVKIQddhcWU92PJ569y6NuASY7TQw03QNnf7NhBn8aBDYvVLGGOQhqcyX5fLDPfLGMis_s8vOWP7G3OQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664433413869.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyL4ID9SyPagU5NqN6asb0clpeRZnMARDUI7L0S-njc_GPIfu6YyF0Jq6Mm3JTwR8-Tdfc_RQeyUDNGdHPcZ5Yhb6l0zbKSlh3HOfibNN-lHvOTHA5mSsoXh2bphcIoJIMIoKpIYsOUqNCpmY-H_5a_DadWZbcI4WIiljK3GQC6_HLOZ9ySPkJytnug/s893/FB_IMG_1664433420864.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="670" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZyL4ID9SyPagU5NqN6asb0clpeRZnMARDUI7L0S-njc_GPIfu6YyF0Jq6Mm3JTwR8-Tdfc_RQeyUDNGdHPcZ5Yhb6l0zbKSlh3HOfibNN-lHvOTHA5mSsoXh2bphcIoJIMIoKpIYsOUqNCpmY-H_5a_DadWZbcI4WIiljK3GQC6_HLOZ9ySPkJytnug/s320/FB_IMG_1664433420864.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>On registration day 22rd September at Tekoma Resort, 227 racers confirmed their participation and they are given racing kit which include their race numbers. Since Rimba Raid race does not have any ranking system, racers have to draw lot for starting grid. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGIJZddPP4t_PdwCFwXn3fp9TQh3gPfz2KmdhKitdO5m9HUQJuz8_-IHcACF7eWZ8UHKHlNttBJHEj88voJCMFSAqqVIauLrxgqThybZDe10d9ouoEXrmMnqy9RjAgZsuC0X0M3km0YK5yUFAKwDb6Jtk2l3Nc2lVTQXPkOmL1Th_RoVGDvjOn3vyTmQ/s1080/FB_IMG_1664450351833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1080" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGIJZddPP4t_PdwCFwXn3fp9TQh3gPfz2KmdhKitdO5m9HUQJuz8_-IHcACF7eWZ8UHKHlNttBJHEj88voJCMFSAqqVIauLrxgqThybZDe10d9ouoEXrmMnqy9RjAgZsuC0X0M3km0YK5yUFAKwDb6Jtk2l3Nc2lVTQXPkOmL1Th_RoVGDvjOn3vyTmQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664450351833.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Q2a5zrLsJoWpoIlfSlbGxfjWow1btJsOT1YO_FP_K0h5aRNDMZZyxk0iRjJ-dISwWVKSgassNyEGnZRUvamTF8pB4xMJ9a-tCU35rXn87XEHAddse5_pXQgVomcWuHvG_ZSmTZ_StV_QM0HSQ-4xMwgyC_yWbaxnKbCZWR2T9tzjr_Pkhzcyp0nsrw/s1080/FB_IMG_1664430761378.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1080" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Q2a5zrLsJoWpoIlfSlbGxfjWow1btJsOT1YO_FP_K0h5aRNDMZZyxk0iRjJ-dISwWVKSgassNyEGnZRUvamTF8pB4xMJ9a-tCU35rXn87XEHAddse5_pXQgVomcWuHvG_ZSmTZ_StV_QM0HSQ-4xMwgyC_yWbaxnKbCZWR2T9tzjr_Pkhzcyp0nsrw/s320/FB_IMG_1664430761378.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnMDdw2UGKB5JCiamwI2cpVprptjCOuYm91g3juKHzduUugp6zPZ2B1SCShDHT8LU-a0NCG04lTee_50TecJkDtKDynfLuQZvjpQ6aSaIYXv9KPmmktOKyktvNNTXVLDCy1SCfXv0xdrzDn_1KaD5W7904Pk4cgUwVC10xvQUMZlpOW864lOaW3pxIg/s1080/FB_IMG_1664431011857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1080" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnMDdw2UGKB5JCiamwI2cpVprptjCOuYm91g3juKHzduUugp6zPZ2B1SCShDHT8LU-a0NCG04lTee_50TecJkDtKDynfLuQZvjpQ6aSaIYXv9KPmmktOKyktvNNTXVLDCy1SCfXv0xdrzDn_1KaD5W7904Pk4cgUwVC10xvQUMZlpOW864lOaW3pxIg/s320/FB_IMG_1664431011857.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNpw8Oetl_VOuREddT3vd2-Sk6vX1Ne9-o1q77n41xwZFEfawt0Ft5_GVwgQBR_IHrmzAJCm1sWG3XVoI21YtvhRnb5jD2m9QAhv1TLVTR27sYOy5JzOag1sSYh3PUoynMtC6mUL85v0tj33Hynw9nyAt7OGyhwh65KodI4cNT9l0L2h1TQLWZ7ZMMA/s1080/FB_IMG_1664431025936.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1080" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiNpw8Oetl_VOuREddT3vd2-Sk6vX1Ne9-o1q77n41xwZFEfawt0Ft5_GVwgQBR_IHrmzAJCm1sWG3XVoI21YtvhRnb5jD2m9QAhv1TLVTR27sYOy5JzOag1sSYh3PUoynMtC6mUL85v0tj33Hynw9nyAt7OGyhwh65KodI4cNT9l0L2h1TQLWZ7ZMMA/s320/FB_IMG_1664431025936.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Scrutineering started at 3:00 pm and continued next day till 5:30pm, racers were screened on the integrity of their protective riding gears and tip top condition of their racing motorcycles. Since the race route distance is 140 kilometers, the class C had to bring extra fuel. Strict inspection especially on how extra fuel was carried and organizer only allows fuel bladder, extended tank and dedicated fuel container not exceeding 16 liters. Any parts failure or gears that are sub standard identified by scrutineers must be rectified or replaced. Racers are given OK stickers after they passed stringent scrutineering inspection.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTD1kq6kP8kb3BP5a9_KwTEqryC8G-QsuQCda_NnMrC66_3bMKgFfxtiPRvbD55o8t196Hx2bKBlRl-WU4r_hOY5yMFnM3GPKPwP2LeghnVMg3Vr4gAugzq-P5PTqUPEQ_FIA-IQAHmFWArnKwTcjn4-GrtS5eebzWbOKAhe7lYB7hjq7K1Q85yyZeg/s1080/FB_IMG_1664521845418.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTD1kq6kP8kb3BP5a9_KwTEqryC8G-QsuQCda_NnMrC66_3bMKgFfxtiPRvbD55o8t196Hx2bKBlRl-WU4r_hOY5yMFnM3GPKPwP2LeghnVMg3Vr4gAugzq-P5PTqUPEQ_FIA-IQAHmFWArnKwTcjn4-GrtS5eebzWbOKAhe7lYB7hjq7K1Q85yyZeg/s320/FB_IMG_1664521845418.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0A7VAtV72XiHR-GJhbhhbkCYwb68lADVSE6I4XS8FTETfCfJu3nbY5RV5_1KMgh5ytd40XvuPoS9D8CLFEoWvBL4v7_klLYmxLnTsnZAYbW2uzAxnKqOcijMcZ-51IQdn56WWVB5sotmPfixSARskJr0u1dirY6iYQ9NXp388JBd2W965uWPeJMvoFg/s1080/FB_IMG_1664431106886.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1080" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0A7VAtV72XiHR-GJhbhhbkCYwb68lADVSE6I4XS8FTETfCfJu3nbY5RV5_1KMgh5ytd40XvuPoS9D8CLFEoWvBL4v7_klLYmxLnTsnZAYbW2uzAxnKqOcijMcZ-51IQdn56WWVB5sotmPfixSARskJr0u1dirY6iYQ9NXp388JBd2W965uWPeJMvoFg/s320/FB_IMG_1664431106886.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>23th September 2022 at 6:30pm, pre race briefing which is mandatory for all racers on race route with the do's and don'ts. Excitement and suspense filled the air and when route details are mentioned, the oohhh, aaahhhh and occasional laughs echoed in the briefing room. Dato' Capt. Nik is an excellent orator and his presentation is interesting interjected with jokes. The racers were told to rise early for a convoy scheduled at 7:00am to the starting point which is 18 kilometers away.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzmUBA1bCoFgWg6Fnc8UZqunEXtyWlXjKMywiPVTvTdGdvoSGCL6tJYdAqo5tcf8B8gYKjcEYFjd77GxBjs_WXInfjtkuFXy3KuMTdRfpdhVamnCaZlteTv6BnZNLWxtcms8sCRygXnDPrZfMNEtPLL8WJX2WtZVJXn-iSq1BK3sGEEvregXP7D2e0Q/s1080/FB_IMG_1664431151281.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1080" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzmUBA1bCoFgWg6Fnc8UZqunEXtyWlXjKMywiPVTvTdGdvoSGCL6tJYdAqo5tcf8B8gYKjcEYFjd77GxBjs_WXInfjtkuFXy3KuMTdRfpdhVamnCaZlteTv6BnZNLWxtcms8sCRygXnDPrZfMNEtPLL8WJX2WtZVJXn-iSq1BK3sGEEvregXP7D2e0Q/s320/FB_IMG_1664431151281.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxweflAIHEhsWBMmPUQS5jGF2FuCAWFEeJLoUp5LtxgK66GlpV4_54SePxANmdQSn7n2tJSBZNY5dzX1faoeS-c-wSV0HaO6_cYdjHyJ7Ev_IYjK3a7YOnCkGvJKsDl4h5SDFyw4de61qOrYiaFUA_l7HEpee-rBz06XshngYB68SiARjNgew83dx3xA/s1080/FB_IMG_1664431217343.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1080" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxweflAIHEhsWBMmPUQS5jGF2FuCAWFEeJLoUp5LtxgK66GlpV4_54SePxANmdQSn7n2tJSBZNY5dzX1faoeS-c-wSV0HaO6_cYdjHyJ7Ev_IYjK3a7YOnCkGvJKsDl4h5SDFyw4de61qOrYiaFUA_l7HEpee-rBz06XshngYB68SiARjNgew83dx3xA/s320/FB_IMG_1664431217343.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After briefing, the racers assembled with their motorcycles to technical shed whereby the transponders are fixed. Upon fixing, the motorcycles were quarantine and few racers with their team did last minute adjustments. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ew9xpzfucp87qJS0wTd5eXhESHVHBcCZw8QONcusTtlEdaZegpa5jks04htfd_9GC4A0BXX1KhLg8MxmQpDfHzrdJbBmkbPVKQrUBmZ4qiScv3iJ8inzCl-aqbYBmnZsagjUQiMiNz0KyYeSrDyNdRVbT68denhaudNf9GzNG8OOba9ZciCh2naVXQ/s1079/FB_IMG_1664432120855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1079" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ew9xpzfucp87qJS0wTd5eXhESHVHBcCZw8QONcusTtlEdaZegpa5jks04htfd_9GC4A0BXX1KhLg8MxmQpDfHzrdJbBmkbPVKQrUBmZ4qiScv3iJ8inzCl-aqbYBmnZsagjUQiMiNz0KyYeSrDyNdRVbT68denhaudNf9GzNG8OOba9ZciCh2naVXQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664432120855.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdm0iEZnRJ1_8b3u_cg9hU1mUfX_cE3qR5RlwSQt5WfM-M_j4e-VjzTs2TbmESXMQXRzi-kjBoxx1wE33_UjWDIzfc4lt32UUfPLbZVmO-kcmdoplCObbretnHNqSFB54IMDguCUlBE4iSCSrSuLDsnrlMCWzZ5RdjuP_SZXqKqd05gkI2UxSaMcOKCQ/s1079/FB_IMG_1664432130182.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1079" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdm0iEZnRJ1_8b3u_cg9hU1mUfX_cE3qR5RlwSQt5WfM-M_j4e-VjzTs2TbmESXMQXRzi-kjBoxx1wE33_UjWDIzfc4lt32UUfPLbZVmO-kcmdoplCObbretnHNqSFB54IMDguCUlBE4iSCSrSuLDsnrlMCWzZ5RdjuP_SZXqKqd05gkI2UxSaMcOKCQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664432130182.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>D day 24th September 2022, a long convoy of racers led by a pack of race marshals in the starting order group C, group B and latter group A. The starting of the race was graced by The Regent Crown Prince of Pahang; Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah ibni Tengku Abdullah.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHn957osFghvSyEzAa-MBgNu6vrL5OyGWvO02OJ_L-WUkTIBV9pE4wJ47WbgymCmKb3tDdxIx7pqKKBqwgJRGuddeNWGitblyaygoRZfksN_MSfE2bfqXNrGP000e9ys_VvC9lg2LbD5lRyMZPQWVRCkePFjJo8s3TyYD_k2cd7JVNzKGayNcIQBe5g/s1080/FB_IMG_1664432572088.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxHn957osFghvSyEzAa-MBgNu6vrL5OyGWvO02OJ_L-WUkTIBV9pE4wJ47WbgymCmKb3tDdxIx7pqKKBqwgJRGuddeNWGitblyaygoRZfksN_MSfE2bfqXNrGP000e9ys_VvC9lg2LbD5lRyMZPQWVRCkePFjJo8s3TyYD_k2cd7JVNzKGayNcIQBe5g/s320/FB_IMG_1664432572088.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhevwMfogXNgsu2D9_lua-xSeBFMjmQ9GT4qEbus3hp5uC2PqYHDTcCZMePazpfvqqCwhucZ-cj9niyouD5unJuhFrCFoJR_VZwigFB3GYX3Hx3LNeBefmt6wTM0LglhiUSMvyBxrX7yJRqQjPhA7n7lpRxj6dTsZRZqr8yqn3Lv-PHwTTYtXfvCrwQ/s1080/FB_IMG_1664432582744.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUhevwMfogXNgsu2D9_lua-xSeBFMjmQ9GT4qEbus3hp5uC2PqYHDTcCZMePazpfvqqCwhucZ-cj9niyouD5unJuhFrCFoJR_VZwigFB3GYX3Hx3LNeBefmt6wTM0LglhiUSMvyBxrX7yJRqQjPhA7n7lpRxj6dTsZRZqr8yqn3Lv-PHwTTYtXfvCrwQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664432582744.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Group C Enduro was flag off first at interval of 10 seconds 3 racers in a row, followed by dual purpose motorcycle racers in similar way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Twenty minutes later, group B followed with 2 racers in a row also at 10 seconds interval.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lastly 20 minutes later group C was shooting out fast from starting point.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWu3odvgS0myXWKTGdHRaRVTd3mG-JWaE9eM2bJwnahWFoY6Ot8cvZZuPmRDZNzYgYUiJA2VBhyV1csy6JlE22zeo_debolR96xa-oo4AkbsYLaBJh0EiabyhY5Es0gbcHaOl7uf82gn74huogkQRFd1is9DtioI_TOw2Wa3T8Nsm6n0lNyixqDVKIGQ/s1080/FB_IMG_1664430884752.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="1080" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWu3odvgS0myXWKTGdHRaRVTd3mG-JWaE9eM2bJwnahWFoY6Ot8cvZZuPmRDZNzYgYUiJA2VBhyV1csy6JlE22zeo_debolR96xa-oo4AkbsYLaBJh0EiabyhY5Es0gbcHaOl7uf82gn74huogkQRFd1is9DtioI_TOw2Wa3T8Nsm6n0lNyixqDVKIGQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664430884752.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yEriGtmu06PnPyw3tEfbn4YKHqWg0kCC1MC7Z6XVhKIiecXcpIpdHKYgZeYAm75VX9giTzLgOZ_6PAaJUPNOLXbrvIrW2RaTWI3SqQLX9W1ssSdedyjvhcCWa0ek3-sKzSoxqPYA8xoKR4jCMBqo-C6TevlhMiD0YLokXDZzAI1AGeP4uZm_t2u6Nw/s1080/FB_IMG_1664431879680.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7yEriGtmu06PnPyw3tEfbn4YKHqWg0kCC1MC7Z6XVhKIiecXcpIpdHKYgZeYAm75VX9giTzLgOZ_6PAaJUPNOLXbrvIrW2RaTWI3SqQLX9W1ssSdedyjvhcCWa0ek3-sKzSoxqPYA8xoKR4jCMBqo-C6TevlhMiD0YLokXDZzAI1AGeP4uZm_t2u6Nw/s320/FB_IMG_1664431879680.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ81SRMJ7jMe8PNdPwMbDGADtRwYKiNXrSr2-LW0MAJW1oNKLQRmWTtrNv9H94NDU4ZVq2hXeHhbiycnNUgUW66knBwqkW72xQabOn8f2RwDXv7iVFBtlvK2EeM_nfxr3XH2k53ObXOVHce31TD937IRlWD7lyc4Qp1uQYq_IoW6dGgRNWAuWJ995sjA/s1080/FB_IMG_1664455142239.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1080" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ81SRMJ7jMe8PNdPwMbDGADtRwYKiNXrSr2-LW0MAJW1oNKLQRmWTtrNv9H94NDU4ZVq2hXeHhbiycnNUgUW66knBwqkW72xQabOn8f2RwDXv7iVFBtlvK2EeM_nfxr3XH2k53ObXOVHce31TD937IRlWD7lyc4Qp1uQYq_IoW6dGgRNWAuWJ995sjA/s320/FB_IMG_1664455142239.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>In the excitement of starting, some nervous racers stalled their motorcycles while a few fell down at starting grid. 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Dust and pebbles seen flying, kicked by the rear tyres. A few took early spills at starting line, maybe weak knees due to rattled nerve. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1coctY4aEQE3ztb4yGqhbV-nj8gq8S4Qk2S-PiYaOlOr9Hzm62dVh3oCsBtWSyB4q381WG8iXoK_Lpmj6WxsXaLH-TbfbkKeY5a0WUsPQVRDLZzBxg7m_-3KHhc_AX9v7ywBAyh6d3aPS8UkISPtQq_99V2dUvtybKbsYquJ5CPT7Cev8mptwG7fyA/s800/FB_IMG_1664460594848.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="800" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1coctY4aEQE3ztb4yGqhbV-nj8gq8S4Qk2S-PiYaOlOr9Hzm62dVh3oCsBtWSyB4q381WG8iXoK_Lpmj6WxsXaLH-TbfbkKeY5a0WUsPQVRDLZzBxg7m_-3KHhc_AX9v7ywBAyh6d3aPS8UkISPtQq_99V2dUvtybKbsYquJ5CPT7Cev8mptwG7fyA/s320/FB_IMG_1664460594848.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8P0IidIzlMQvRb-Ff07zwHcVRBEauEKWs9mBfP7UTlKytCtRb1NhajuPWZFicDBQwSV5wS525JRqj9K5r6NnWerFKZn_VMkUezVyhNHhEedd4PX5s36kE7c0gWXWGkA5eNiY0wJhsn6k9Z797e5pEqSWn_McdIKhP-vEmRD-KzibAiZQ6-8Kyy23GA/s1080/FB_IMG_1664521617780.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8P0IidIzlMQvRb-Ff07zwHcVRBEauEKWs9mBfP7UTlKytCtRb1NhajuPWZFicDBQwSV5wS525JRqj9K5r6NnWerFKZn_VMkUezVyhNHhEedd4PX5s36kE7c0gWXWGkA5eNiY0wJhsn6k9Z797e5pEqSWn_McdIKhP-vEmRD-KzibAiZQ6-8Kyy23GA/s320/FB_IMG_1664521617780.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Bxw0j9F6bBm0Zy-IMY5rioUv14OQH6erhXi1vNhfadTpMKSNlCNfCbCZQn5Jt6gm-oY5ebYjgv_vdLi1At_AJ7kARCI-fSbt0bOXbfa1UzCbVGkJH5vNba3eoxTMJDOyCSfHTiDvue2ScMYUEFiUpF---ayk-attQebD_bgGhv4sBR4Mvb2dSf50Xg/s1080/FB_IMG_1664521661589.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Bxw0j9F6bBm0Zy-IMY5rioUv14OQH6erhXi1vNhfadTpMKSNlCNfCbCZQn5Jt6gm-oY5ebYjgv_vdLi1At_AJ7kARCI-fSbt0bOXbfa1UzCbVGkJH5vNba3eoxTMJDOyCSfHTiDvue2ScMYUEFiUpF---ayk-attQebD_bgGhv4sBR4Mvb2dSf50Xg/s320/FB_IMG_1664521661589.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYXZwGSwcX75wM7bx6ENhOA_NX3qV8ziQ-kGT598bWEiJrus3sU04dIcacbxPpk9xbu4AUND5qaKts5NO-yTShjuulETFoqSMnsBxtboUAG-cIX1Y_r6-usPe9KalK2FEXBf6WcNYE-duM4YDz5cnOzRKyJO2XvJUSKysotSYn3c0-BtS8dzq85rEjA/s1080/FB_IMG_1664455016646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1080" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYXZwGSwcX75wM7bx6ENhOA_NX3qV8ziQ-kGT598bWEiJrus3sU04dIcacbxPpk9xbu4AUND5qaKts5NO-yTShjuulETFoqSMnsBxtboUAG-cIX1Y_r6-usPe9KalK2FEXBf6WcNYE-duM4YDz5cnOzRKyJO2XvJUSKysotSYn3c0-BtS8dzq85rEjA/s320/FB_IMG_1664455016646.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWa2w56mz-cfDuyLeTxHZlzUH0D8PvNL2Nc-JWQvIwzp7B9z1j1uEcsWg76EmFhgrlMECMwSNlCzQ_F5nEFJBww5X21axYWVYUG5X3qU1rGupYJ65OmVxqg-qmxxVMRKXNc82-9GegVyu2QOHNzf-wCd6TwVwILSzghOaGGKOV--PtB99PDFVBvdzAkQ/s1080/FB_IMG_1664455025484.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1080" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWa2w56mz-cfDuyLeTxHZlzUH0D8PvNL2Nc-JWQvIwzp7B9z1j1uEcsWg76EmFhgrlMECMwSNlCzQ_F5nEFJBww5X21axYWVYUG5X3qU1rGupYJ65OmVxqg-qmxxVMRKXNc82-9GegVyu2QOHNzf-wCd6TwVwILSzghOaGGKOV--PtB99PDFVBvdzAkQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664455025484.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>It is most unfortunate that spectators were not able to witness the struggle and hardship endured by the racers along the race route. Maybe in future, the organiser could ferry the spectators at certain points of race obstacles for a certain fee. They could cheer the rscers and took great photographs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2YP1ihkVMziSgV1H-YD0HBOHbyIF6IJs2cfrZdxel9XWcVf8czFKj8aGhy3QKoSDI2m1rWUHTZbkFFr5OcBYZjKs5A1ArpwjQumUB7pLh3UHeLA0uGMNBR4J2ssAvbFDGHyKlL50dNOvrQF1N4vU7LDbi1iv8Yuxfj6EkK54qIgnZ_53qUrx8BtJRQ/s1079/FB_IMG_1664458842256.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1079" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2YP1ihkVMziSgV1H-YD0HBOHbyIF6IJs2cfrZdxel9XWcVf8czFKj8aGhy3QKoSDI2m1rWUHTZbkFFr5OcBYZjKs5A1ArpwjQumUB7pLh3UHeLA0uGMNBR4J2ssAvbFDGHyKlL50dNOvrQF1N4vU7LDbi1iv8Yuxfj6EkK54qIgnZ_53qUrx8BtJRQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664458842256.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDI6cTz1HIhwXMe4oYkABsdGxRRV4OztM4crpoNXM_yRTU8Y3Am4lxxZDFekIVqvBYzWBtTYckjU7s2ySo5NBG_j9OmvR8o4h-O5J28mj2gQdQge8U2XaG0Trv1c98ZFKQ29BL6va5_9zsf1TCUFPAqVE5YsY-POWvki2kstvVZw73yi9zeLQEKrSIsQ/s1079/FB_IMG_1664458900543.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1079" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDI6cTz1HIhwXMe4oYkABsdGxRRV4OztM4crpoNXM_yRTU8Y3Am4lxxZDFekIVqvBYzWBtTYckjU7s2ySo5NBG_j9OmvR8o4h-O5J28mj2gQdQge8U2XaG0Trv1c98ZFKQ29BL6va5_9zsf1TCUFPAqVE5YsY-POWvki2kstvVZw73yi9zeLQEKrSIsQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664458900543.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A technical team at the finishing point was vigilant and ready manning end point transponder. Another team also checked sticker on racer's helmet indicating that he/she passed through the sand bar point. Once confirmed, racer is presented with finisher's medal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8T_oLPvpmlpj_cgs1juRNSX6hQawcNVHkdoTPdzxgMjGCB5AK29SBGxPcnk0fUsSdyTDP9pnLgwcCs6a-6-Yy6qW8eWBMrnQkVvmw8Qq-M5C1EkXj4UVwtZyQWPtFUekw5epIyJs_a-PR0RhNsNhUC9TvQBvp1ieiX--edT7bPt7EqX_GzQbhpMgbug/s1080/FB_IMG_1664430852679.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8T_oLPvpmlpj_cgs1juRNSX6hQawcNVHkdoTPdzxgMjGCB5AK29SBGxPcnk0fUsSdyTDP9pnLgwcCs6a-6-Yy6qW8eWBMrnQkVvmw8Qq-M5C1EkXj4UVwtZyQWPtFUekw5epIyJs_a-PR0RhNsNhUC9TvQBvp1ieiX--edT7bPt7EqX_GzQbhpMgbug/s320/FB_IMG_1664430852679.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZyTZ8DIcAAP3zoP0Xw3lZLJEb45N77batnWAOgFBBb4HNClYyN3Khg3PZmWQgFtlqmjf4HPA1eT6GO6uEQPH8QudWkttlEpc5LXvQfxO7ndNRQ3QUNWB6n7stbNBHROrhehIhFlbFzXXvVyctm8pNjA73P1apL7Gpuf1AGcO9U027o_Ug_AXxmn5a4A/s852/FB_IMG_1664433949634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="852" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZyTZ8DIcAAP3zoP0Xw3lZLJEb45N77batnWAOgFBBb4HNClYyN3Khg3PZmWQgFtlqmjf4HPA1eT6GO6uEQPH8QudWkttlEpc5LXvQfxO7ndNRQ3QUNWB6n7stbNBHROrhehIhFlbFzXXvVyctm8pNjA73P1apL7Gpuf1AGcO9U027o_Ug_AXxmn5a4A/s320/FB_IMG_1664433949634.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After more than 2 hours, racers begun crossing the finish line one by one. Rimba Raid is a tough race and judging from the body languages and the state of the motorcycles of the finishers confirm that. Emotions varied some are jubilant, some are grateful for finishing while other just collapse in exhaustion and sad as shown by the only female finisher Cik Nor Shamira Azahar when tears seen flowing her cheeks in the arms of her loving parent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIXwJ3swGSZMu_uFrZo2YDVCiWokAdnDKE1F5dBqcshFjcpou0UYjgv0VZiZSlcd3VMQH-n3DvoEyeONHVBfDsiD487yhA_E7fAPnxP3CN5hzSHpdmccsmrDPe_FMx7OTFydYPe_D_995AOCqy0zTIinE7OBVrSDgWqmEUuOB69JocqoXWvmwo85leQ/s1080/FB_IMG_1664521956943.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIXwJ3swGSZMu_uFrZo2YDVCiWokAdnDKE1F5dBqcshFjcpou0UYjgv0VZiZSlcd3VMQH-n3DvoEyeONHVBfDsiD487yhA_E7fAPnxP3CN5hzSHpdmccsmrDPe_FMx7OTFydYPe_D_995AOCqy0zTIinE7OBVrSDgWqmEUuOB69JocqoXWvmwo85leQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664521956943.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The winners told us that they may have not finished without the help of unselfish fellow racers and marshals. While another winner dedicated his win to a fellow racer who share fuel when he lost his own spare.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is not just about winning or finishing the race but the guts to do it and comradeship shown. Thailand racers acknowledge the assistance by Malaysian racers and vice versa.</div><div><br /></div><div>Luckily there are no serious injury except few fractured cases, cuts, abrasions and bruises. These battle scars will remind racers that they survive Rimba Raid.</div><div><br /></div><div>The last day on 25th September 2022 is prize giving and closing ceremony.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaveVmlWQbGnrpnJesMADDJBu_Vo0Se616ZYLgD2TfGXn410ak6u0ZYcTp90crW04ETZOTC3tfbAwsA92_2caCdphrarvHLxpJKuhAQ7Gk-BzDsBdfBWWl0FB4Y20Xq1qbip0hMsn5f0CIyPcCfaPszpMfK5yBMDllIMO16tWoCkLOWHTPAqPWJ55sA/s1080/FB_IMG_1664531964346.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="1080" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaveVmlWQbGnrpnJesMADDJBu_Vo0Se616ZYLgD2TfGXn410ak6u0ZYcTp90crW04ETZOTC3tfbAwsA92_2caCdphrarvHLxpJKuhAQ7Gk-BzDsBdfBWWl0FB4Y20Xq1qbip0hMsn5f0CIyPcCfaPszpMfK5yBMDllIMO16tWoCkLOWHTPAqPWJ55sA/s320/FB_IMG_1664531964346.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwE7CT0M3wip7PYXu1LfbLcyUHw4Yc5xQgCktligY5doKhNZktySdT6rrKoswA0Iha4P2K2HWZxaGj0Dz7aRf7soXv11w3bVfejZBV5znUBF40XKmqpeyOaDxw0GsW8_nOLog5KSGecH6_rh8I5urz9ogYCjmBIFlSQBp65prkt_9xuQtoEtz4i3wUtg/s1080/FB_IMG_1664521828531.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwE7CT0M3wip7PYXu1LfbLcyUHw4Yc5xQgCktligY5doKhNZktySdT6rrKoswA0Iha4P2K2HWZxaGj0Dz7aRf7soXv11w3bVfejZBV5znUBF40XKmqpeyOaDxw0GsW8_nOLog5KSGecH6_rh8I5urz9ogYCjmBIFlSQBp65prkt_9xuQtoEtz4i3wUtg/s320/FB_IMG_1664521828531.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Detailed result of Rimba Raid 2022</div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/461475205839015/permalink/486186893367846/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/461475205839015/permalink/486186893367846/</a> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWa9O_p9GF4R3tNh-V94kPWwXVCunw6ywxDGDPX6LJjB4aJiBUuA6gnKKbwOc-3pYbhpWNKwQNrJUer33cwiDgovZ1ng0AwGZdGwVQpnEvFrhg-ITuB01ZTBDBkTqtrzbQQ1EJZwmXrW2JWzx4mTnWo_SVK6Ic4M47qXKdz6jowvGwnWXn_x_E5hwfQ/s1079/FB_IMG_1664237802810.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1079" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUWa9O_p9GF4R3tNh-V94kPWwXVCunw6ywxDGDPX6LJjB4aJiBUuA6gnKKbwOc-3pYbhpWNKwQNrJUer33cwiDgovZ1ng0AwGZdGwVQpnEvFrhg-ITuB01ZTBDBkTqtrzbQQ1EJZwmXrW2JWzx4mTnWo_SVK6Ic4M47qXKdz6jowvGwnWXn_x_E5hwfQ/s320/FB_IMG_1664237802810.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Lastly I wish all the racers have a safe journey home. See you in the next Rimba Raid God willing.</div><div><br /></div><div>#RimbaRaid2022</div><div>#OffRoadTakPura2.</div><div><br /></div><div>Photographs shown with permission from Rimba Raid organiser.</div><div>Credit to Cahayaniza Lazim, Razif Sangit, Patty Piyamas, Nik Huzlan, Wan Ono, Fastlenz TV, Benny Achonk, Saharudin Jumail, Tuan Luqman Hakim Mashuti</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-20820895637178381022019-10-30T01:10:00.001-07:002019-10-31T22:56:21.843-07:00The Secret Hideouts In Sabah.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sabah is well known for many famous tourist destinations but I decide to check out the less known hideouts, out of mainstream tourists' radar. After doing some research and asking around, my trip covers the district of Kuala Penyu, Kota Belud and Tenom.<br />
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Kota Penyu is a small fishing town in Beaufort, next to Menumbok Ferry Terminal to Labuan. It is known for the famous Senawang beach and I am heading there on my motorcycle. There are a few homestays and the government rest houses were undergoing renovation.<br />
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By chance, I stumble upon this quiet Maju Kuala Penyu Farmstay. There are few chalets of varying sizes. I choose a single queen bed with attached bathroom for RM 88 per night.<br />
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The idyllic ambiance couple with beautiful landscape made one feel relax with peace of mind. Well I did and best if you bring your favourite book while relaxing at the balcony of your chalet with a cup of hot coffee.<br />
The sunrise here is amazing, you can watch the sun rises above the horizon from your balcony. The tints of yellow, orange and amber fill up the sky and the cool sea breeze blowing at your face. Kihkihkih... that is quite kinky eh? Trust me, you will feel the same way too.<br />
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With heavy heart, I ride out from this newly found paradise towards Kota Kinabalu via the coastal road. There are more homestay all along the road which hugs the coastline.<br />
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There are a few beautiful fishing villages along the way which are inhabited mostly from Brunei etnic. At Membakut, I ride along the famous Klias river passing throught wetland national park.<br />
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The road is narrow but in good condition with light traffic. As I arrive at Bogawan district, I saw a stretch of clean white sand beach known as Pimping beach. There are upgrading the beach facilities and road.<br />
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While in Kota Kinabalu, I met up with my riding buddies; Nordin Wan Ibrahim and Awang Azli. They suggested that we check out the new route via Kota Belud coastal road.<br />
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After breakfast, we ride out to Tuaran and exit at Tenghilan towards Kampong Penimbawan. The recent built narrow gravel road is quite challenging with loose gravel.<br />
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I am truly amazed at the size of the bay and I can't help feeling flash back in time seeing the wooden houses on stilts. The small fishing village of the Bajau ethnic, there is a very long wooden jetty that cross into the bay. The main catch here are mud crabs and they use the small fishing boats to check their crab traps in the mangroves.<br />
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We had a late lunch just outside Kota Belud town and the dark casts soon turn to heavy down pours. A wet ride to Melangkap, Kota Belud is inevitable. After bidding good bye to Nordin and Awang, I continue my journey solo while they headed back to Kota Kinabalu.<br />
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My next stop is Nahandang Melangkap Resort & Campsite Kota Belud. The resort is clean and located perfectly along the Panataran river with crystal clear water and colouful river stones. The water current is swift and the water is cold. The majestic Mount Kinabalu stood as the backdrop for an awesome pictures.<br />
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The resort offers campsites or rooms, and you can pitch your own tent too. Since it rains heavily, I choose single bed room with air conditioning and hot shower for RM150 per night. At night the temperature plunges significantly, the best rooms are those next to the river. The sound of water flowing has soothing and therapeutic effect on one's soul! It is the best remedy to drown the loud snores from the next tent. Hahaha....<br />
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Another activity you should try is feeding the wild river fishes, yours truly use left over bread from my lunch or buy some fish feed from the canteen.<br />
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My initial thought was to spend two nights overhere but the plan changes when I was told that a famous Malaysian artist is coming to the resort.<br />
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There is a primary school just next to the resort, the school children from the other side of the river use suspension bridge to go to school.<br />
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I hate big crowd so I decide to ride to my next and final destination; Rundum Highland. A few close riding buddies will also join yours truly for the trip.<br />
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We regroup at Tenom town; Malinda Nataniel, ZaiBrunei, Jap KJ, Jackie Jack Jun and the gang. LX Chen welcomes the group and he had helped us to prearranged our lodging and food earlier. Unfortunately he is unable to join us due to previous engagement.<br />
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The group shoot out to Kemabong guided by Jackie and the gang. It is truly a mixed group comprising enduro, scramblers, sport tourer, scooter, Honda Cub and Kawasaki Kip.<br />
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The road to Kemabong is marvellous and after light refreshment the group ride on.<br />
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The tarmac soon ends and gravel trail to Rundum poses quite a challenge for big motorcycles and scooter. The trail is narrow with steep ascend and descend.<br />
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The trail goes uphill for almost 35 km and Rundum Highland could be seen from a distant.<br />
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Rundum Highland is a small settlement inhabited by the Muruts or the highlanders. The campsite is quite big and managed by the committees of villagers. There are two choices of lodging, either pitch a tent or rent the Arabian canopy.<br />
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The scenery is picturesque of high country with peaks of mountain ranges and at its best during dry season.<br />
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It was cloudy when we reached Rundum Highland. The whole village committee members welcome our group. Malinda stays in a 2 persons Arabian canopy for RM130 per night while 5 of us rent 4 men Arabian canopy for RM150 per night while the rest pitch their own tents.<br />
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Thick fog quickly blankets the whole village as early as 7 pm. The temperature drops as low as 16° C st night. It rained all night and the cold wind blew into our tent, it was cold.<br />
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I wake up early to catch the sunrise but fruitless effort due to thick fog. We take our time to soak the scenery of the landscapes. As the sun rises, the road dries up and it is time to ride out from Rundum.<br />
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After waving the villagers good bye, I has made up my mind to come back here during dry season to take better pictures. <br />
<i>"Rundum Onsoi</i> which meant "Rundum is the best" in Murut language.<br />
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There are other secret hide outs in Borneo which I shall share with you all in future.<br />
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Brap, brap, brap......... see you again!<br />
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Satun is one of the southern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Trang, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. To the south it borders Perlis of Malaysia. <a class="q ruhjFe NJLBac fl" data-ved="2ahUKEwjGpJmRh9LgAhUCTI8KHdTcACcQmhMwE3oECAUQAg" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satun_Province" ping="/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satun_Province&ved=2ahUKEwjGpJmRh9LgAhUCTI8KHdTcACcQmhMwE3oECAUQAg" style="color: #1a0dab; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">Wikipedia</a></div>
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I had been through most of Malaysia-Thailand's border posts except Wang Kelian. My journey from Penang accompanied by Mr Khalid Pcb with his missus pillion. We rode to Sungai Petani to meet an old buddy, Subri Gulong and later they sent yours truly as far as a small town, Yan.<br />
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After purchasing a compulsory insurance and exchange some Thailand Bahts, I was on my way to this little border crossing.<br />
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Wang Kelian is a Perlis border town on the Malaysia-Thailand Border. It is one of two border crossings between Malaysia and Thailand in the state of Perlis. The other one is at Padang Besar. The village across the border from Wang Kelian is Wang Prachan in Satun province, Southern Thailand. <a class="q ruhjFe NJLBac fl" data-ved="2ahUKEwjfne3MhtLgAhUIvI8KHUouCBoQmhMwE3oECAcQAg" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Kelian" ping="/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Kelian&ved=2ahUKEwjfne3MhtLgAhUIvI8KHUouCBoQmhMwE3oECAcQAg" style="color: #1a0dab; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">Wikipedia</a></div>
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The road to the border crossing from Wang Kellian is narrow and winding with a scenic view point on top of the mountain. Petrol is cheaper and better quality in Malaysia so I filled up to the brim.<br />
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As expected the border crossing and clearance was fast and easy; a charge of RM4.00 for inbound and outbound forms.<br />
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On Thailand side, the road is wider with very few traffic on the road. I was taking my time enjoying the scenery and passing a few small villages. It was so peaceful and quiet as compared to other border crossings.<br />
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My initial plan was to join a group of bikers' friends doing northern Thailand but a change of plan at eleventh hours; I had to settle an urgent matter back home. So lot of time to explore Satun as much as I could with no return date yet and one day at a time.<br />
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I had been here once many years ago and I love Pak Bara so obviously that was my final destination. After settling in at Laguna Resort, I received a message from Cikgu Joe aka Cjs Karlisa Latisya asking wherabout was yours truly?<br />
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We had breakfast together at Laguna Resort Restaurant and I quickly learnt that Cikgu Joe shared similar passion of learning peoples' way of life and culture. He invited me to his office which is only a short distance away.<br />
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So let me introduce Cikgu Joe properly, he is Malaysian and a proud Mamak descendant; married Thai wife Karlisa. He is an activist for Malay language, turns entrepreneur selling tour packages in Pak Bara. He is very popular among Malaysian bikers due to his easy going character and had helped many bikers in the past. Moreover he is one of the administrators for a popular facebook group; Adventure Touring Malaysia (ATM).<br />
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It was quite difficult for him to leave his shop due to a large number of Malaysian bikers riding into Thailand in conjunction with the long Chinese New Year holidays. But at last he managed to sneak out and we rode to nearby attractions and fishermen villages.<br />
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This place is very popular with Malaysian tourists. The sun flowers are planted in stages so they bloom all year round.<br />
Or you can hike up the hill to nearby Buddhist temple, overlooking the surrounding area.<br />
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Thung Wa; the town of little Penang was once a famous inland port of Sungai Upeh in olden days. This port was popular among traders with ships plying between Penang and Satun.<br />
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Rawai beach is a bit let down with run down government facilities. The beach is quite ordinary and very quiet.<br />
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Ban Tha Oi View Point built at the confluence of two rivers with pristine mangrove forest. A spectacular view and I suggest come either early morning or in the evening.<br />
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Island hoppings is a must do at Pak Bara, there are many packages that vary from luxury boats to cheap tour package using local fishermen boats. I chose latter with English speaking tour guide.<br />
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Or simply ride your bike and explore the nearby fishermen villages, this is easily my most favourite past time.<br />
The people here are very friendly and I met a few that can converse in broken Malay.<br />
Most of them do not mind to be photographed; the usual fishermen chores from boat repairs, mending fishing nets or selling the day catch.<br />
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Urai Thong Cave is also a famous tourist destination. One ca by climbing the stairs that had built for safety.<br />
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Bo Chet Luk” or “Seven Wells” the Malay word is “Laga Tuyo”. There is a legend that the first settlement of Sea Gypsy sailed from a far island to this area. They dug many wells for water supply but no water came out until the seventh well with water. The seven wells are now still preserved and the village has been named “Bo Chet Luk” literally meaning the seven wells.<br />
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Do not miss watching the sunset at Pak Nam Resort. The beautiful beach with nearby islands visible in a distant is a perfect set up for sun set photography.<br />
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My heartiest gratitude to Cikgu Joe for showing me the best of Satun as well as sharing his stories and jokes.<br />
I hope to make a return camping trip.<br />
Signing off "<i>See you later!"</i><br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-5834427224482761552018-12-29T22:40:00.000-08:002018-12-29T22:40:02.198-08:00The hidden gem in Borneo wilderness - Tunoh, Bukit Mabong.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>Bukit Mabong is Sarawak’s newest District. It covers an area of 11,976 square kilometres and is the fourth district in Kapit Division after Kapit, Belaga and Song.
The new district has total population of roughly 22,000 people living in 117 predominantly Iban longhouses.
Kapit Division was formed on 2 April 1973 covering 38,934 square kilometres (larger than the largest state in peninsula, Pahang 35,960 square km) and is the largest of the administrative divisions of Sarawak.
Sarawak now has total of 40 districts including Bukit Mabong.</i><br />
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Ever since the announcement of the newest district, Bukit Mabong, I could not help wanting to see that place. Words by mouths, it is one of the most remote area right in the middle of Borneo with beautiful scenery.<br />
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It was quite difficult to reach by motorcycle and the only accessible by logging tracks or river.<br />
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A ray of hope and opportunity finally came with the construction of Nanga Mujong bridge.<br />
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<i>On 4<span style="bottom: 1ex; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; height: 0px; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> November 2015, the Baleh Bridge Topping Up ceremony was officiated by YB Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing, Baleh Assemblyman cum Minister of Land Development.</i></div>
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<i>The Baleh Bridge will link the recently completed Nanga Melukun and Nanga Mujong Road on the southern bank of Baleh River to the proposed 73km access road that will lead to the proposed Baleh hydroelectric dam project in Putai, Baleh..</i></div>
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I invited friends to join me to ride there but no taker. Impatient and curiosity got better out of me so I decided I must do it, alone if I had to.<br />
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A day after Christmas, I packed my clothing and got on the bike to Kapit. I enjoyed visiting Kapit as well as the company of my good friends Cikgu Lee and Mohamad Shahrul.<br />
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In order to reach Kapit, one must exits to the right riding off road using oil palm estate road and timber track to Song. The track is in excellent condition that is packed and dried clay due to fine weathers.<br />
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The newly completed road from Song to Kapit is a bliss, the road is smooth and some corners to entertain oneself.<br />
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Shafiq a.k.a Troy Lee is an old acquaintance and he is my only link that knew the route to Bukit Mabong. He pointed the route but warned the tricky part of exit point to Tunoh. I knew he was keen to join but job commitment since it was month end and pay day.<br />
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I was set to do it alone and prepared myself for the journey. Just I was about to leave, Troy's colleagues were having breakfast at the same joint. Troy went over to talk to them and then he came back with a big smile.<br />
"I am joining you for the ride but only an overnight trip!"<br />
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It was fine with me as long as I set my feet on Bukit Mabong.<br />
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We shot out af Kapit at 1:30pm and Troy was riding KTM 250 Six Days and yours truly on CRF250L.<br />
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We passed numerous bridges of different sizes and I was very disappointed to see muddy water but Shafiq told me that the water is clear during dry seasons.<br />
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Just an hour from Kapit town, we stopped for a drink and seeked more information from the locals regarding the best route and road conditions.<br />
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The scenery was magnificent, green tropical forest with mountain peaks as the back drop. The forest is almost intact except for logging.<br />
I think this is one of the few places that I had seen where there is no oil palm estates. But I said the same thing when I first rode to Bario but time will tell.<br />
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The logging track was in excellent condition with only occasional encounters with logging trucks.<br />
There were numerous private trucks ferrying passengers to nearby long houses due to long break for Christmas.<br />
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This is the exit to Tunoh and I would surely miss it if I rode alone. Thanks Goodness, Shafiq came along.<br />
We were enjoying ourselves, riding at comfortable speed and arrived at Tunoh at 4.30pm.<br />
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As we descended the mountain, I was awestruck by the beautiful scenery of longhouses surrounded by paddy fields at the foot of a majestic limestone mountain.<br />
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Upon reaching the Iban long house, we enquired about the availability of bed and breakfast. A local brought us to the only home stay owned by the head man.<br />
The homestay in Tunoh, Bukit Mabong is family run business.<br />
The room is modest and clean with either attached or shared bathroom.<br />
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There are five Iban longhouses built along Tunoh river. Their livelihoods depend on the fertile land and main crop is paddy.<br />
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The other attraction is cascade waterfall at Bukit Mabong, with myths and legends which are synonymous with locals in Sarawak.<br />
The waterfall is about 45 minutes up in the mountain according to the locals, and from my past experience maybe an hour trekking for unfit city boys. So I gave it a pass this time and make it a reason for a comeback.<br />
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Over a cup of coffee, we exchanged stories with TR Killau. The conversation centred mostly on history, culture and must see attractions nearby.<br />
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I learned that it is possible to do a loop from Kapit to Bintulu via Bakun. This suggestion really excites me and I might do this with my riding buddies.<br />
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Shafiq has unfinished business in his office so we bid goodbye. It rained heavily last night so we delayed our departure till 11am.<br />
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Yours truly suggested to try an alternative route back to Kapit. Just about 20 minutes riding, a fallen huge tree blocking the track and an impassable mud wallow. We had no choice but to track back using the way we came the day before.<br />
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If you are interested to book Tunoh homestay or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact Tuai Rumah Killau anak Ugap +6019-8291651<br />
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It started when I met Heinz Bubik, an Austrian world overland rider in Bintulu way back in 2017. In our conversation, I told him that I would love to tour Europe on motorcycle. Whether fate or coincidence, he told me that he has a motorbike rental business; Africa Twin Rental Austria base in Graz.<br />
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The plan was simple, just rent a motorbike and ride around Europe. Yours truly accompanied by my missus decided to start our tour from middle of August for 2 months or till our fund ran out.<br />
Our flight by Thai Airlines took off from Bangkok on 13 August 2018 and landed safely at Vienna airport at 7.15 am. Earlier Heinz told us to book airport transfer to Graz using Flixbus and tickets can be purchased online.<br />
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Our bus departed at 10.30 am and arrived in Graz almost at 1.00 pm and Heinz was there picking us from bus stop to his house.<br />
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We stayed 2 nights at his place to recover from jet lag and Joom cooked us delicious meals. By the way, Heinz also ran bed and breakfast rental. A lovely house with friendly neighbours and Heinz invited us to join their get together or bonding times.<br />
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When I was in Graz, Faizal Sukree a famous Malaysian overlander and a certified BMW offroad instructor as well as BMW tour guide stopped over to say hello.<br />
On 15 August 2018, we began our tour after breakfast after saying good bye to Faizal who continued his ride to Germany and flew back to Malaysia from there.<br />
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Heinz rode upfront with his Thai girlfriend Joom pillion on similar African Twin, guiding us to Hungary border through scenic country road.<br />
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We bid goodbye to the lovely couple and rode into Hungary on our own. I changed settings on google map to avoid toll highway and it took us riding the country roads.<br />
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Unplanned stop at Keszthley, a small town in Hungary due to a minor hiccup with the bike. What make this place great is that it is located by infamous Balaton lake.<br />
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The mechanic promised that the bike would be ready by 10 am. True to his words, the bike was ready and we rode off to Budapest.<br />
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I had a bit of a problem getting into the city but luckily my wife's phone data roaming worked. Phew! We made it to Hotel Alfa Art and welcomed by a friendly and ever helpful receptionist.<br />
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My initial plan was just passing through Budapest but seeing the city, I had to extend my stay here.<br />
After confirming our extended stay with the hotel, I planned my strategy to get into the city early in the morning and explored the city on foot.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><b style="color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Shoes on the Danube Bank</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">is a memorial in</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapest" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Budapest">Budapest</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungary" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Hungary">Hungary</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. Conceived by film director</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can_Togay" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Can Togay">Can Togay</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">, he created it on the east bank of the</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danube_River" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Danube River">Danube River</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">with sculptor</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a class="new" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gyula_Pauer&action=edit&redlink=1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #a55858; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Gyula Pauer (page does not exist)">Gyula Pauer</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">to honour the Jews who were killed by</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Fascism">fascist</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow_Cross_Party" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Arrow Cross Party">Arrow Cross</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">militiamen in Budapest during</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="World War II">World War II</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. They were ordered to take off their shoes, and were shot at the edge of the water so that their bodies fell into the river and were carried away. It represents their shoes left behind on the bank.</span><br />
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With heavy hearts, we left Budapest because we planned to celebrate Eid Adha in Istanbul. The ride out of Budapest was mostly on highway and we were caught in a massive traffic jam due to an accident.<br />
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As being informed by Heinz, we rode through Gyula which is a small border crossing. No queue but the immigration officer was missing in action. We waited for half an hour and cleared to enter Romania after our passports stamped.<br />
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It was hot and my missus looked tired, I decided to stop at Arad about 40 kilometres from the border.<br />
Our accommodation for the night was Gio Hotel booked online. Upon reaching the hotel, I had a second thought because the pictures posted online were misleading. The hotel looks old and our room was dusty with old furnishings.<br />
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In order to reach Pitesti, we had to start early in the morning at 6.30 am. Romania is a nice riding destination for bikers, the terrains varied but mostly high country. Transfagarasan pass is well known amongst motorcycle riders. End of August was peak holiday season and I tailed behind trucks, motor homes and cars which dampened the thrill of enjoying those winding roads.<br />
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We made it at Pitesti by late afternoon, checked in at Hotel Cornul Vanatorului. This hotel was recommended by Faizal Sukree which is magnificent hotel with big spacious room and modern fittings.<br />
Both of us were tired and decided to have dinner at the hotel restaurant. The place was crowded and we were being totally ignored. When a waitress shoved me off rudely, I lost my appetite and walked out.<br />
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After breakfast we continued our journey, leaving Romania to Burgas, Bulgaria via Ruse Pyce.<br />
The border clearance was very efficient and easy.<br />
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The scenic route 7305 was delightful at this time, I loved the colours of the country from dried fields to green and full bloom of sun flowers.<br />
Hotel Bulgaria in Burgas is highly recommended for its central position to most historical places a well as Dead sea.<br />
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In order to reach Istanbul in time for Eid Adha, we told the hotel staff that we would check out early. They gladly packed our vegetarian breakfast as take away.<br />
Malko Tanovo is a small border crossing from Bulgaria to Turkey, as recomended by Heinz. The route through the forest and the mountain passes was so awesome.<br />
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Once at the border, I had to purchase insurance for motorcycle at a price of Turkey Lira 500.<br />
The insurance agent told me that no toll for a week long Eid Adha holiday, so our travelling time was cut down quite a bit.<br />
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It was late evening when we reached Istanbul. The road to Sur Hotel is so narrow and tricky to manourve on Africa Twin. My pillion dismounted and followed on foot.<br />
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We stayed 4 days 3 nights in Istanbul, and many places and tours closed for Eid Adha holidays too.<br />
The weather was hot and extremely dry so we limited our exploring the city early morning and late afternoon.<br />
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One of the receptionist shared his experience as tourist guide with valuable information on Edirne.<br />
The plan changed instead of heading to Gallipoli, our destination was Edirne where Mimar Sinna, the famous civil engineer in Ottoman Empire left his most famous construction of Selimeye Mosque.<br />
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Border crossing to Greece from Edirne was smooth and fast except for a long queue at Turkey side.<br />
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Thessaloniki also known as Salonica, is a beautiful city by the sea and boasts numerous Byzantine churches and some Roman ruins with good museums as well as shopping and restaurants.<br />
Roman Agora.<br />
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The Roman Forum of Thessaloniki is the ancient Roman-era forum of the city, located at the upper side of Aristotelous Square. It is a large two-terraced forum featuring two-storey stoas, dug up by accident in the 1960s. Wikipedia<br />
White tower of Thessaloniki.<br />
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The White Tower of Thessaloniki is a monument and museum on the waterfront of the city of Thessaloniki, capital of the region of Macedonia in northern Greece. Wikipedia<br />
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Just about an hour out of Thessaloniki, it rained but luckily we stopped in time at a small cafe and ordered hot capuccino. The cafe owner closed business for the day, maybe due to heavy rain and storm.<br />
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An hour later 3 Romanian bikers stopped by seeking shelter and maybe a hot drinks. The owner shouted loudly "Close!" They moved on and I felt really sorry for them. 😥<br />
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As we exit the toll highway to Meteora, I was drench in cold sweat riding endless hairpins and corners on an unfamiliar motorbike and road. I could sense my pillion uneasiness too so I kept my speed at comfortable pace.<br />
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The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos.<br />
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It drizzled slightly as we bid good bye to Meteora, and as we hit highway the sky was clear again.<br />
The route out of Meteora to Loannina was as challenging as going in due to winding narrow roads and hairpin corners are almost endless till the toll highway.<br />
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The Loannina Castle is the fortified old town of the city of Loaninna in northwestern Greece. The present fortification dates largely due to reconstruction under Ali Pasha in the late Ottoman period, but incorporates also pre-existing Byzantine and ancient Greek elements<br />
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Mosque Fetihe.<br />
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Loannina is our final stop in Greece and we rode into Albania. This is the most efficient border crossing so far.<br />
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Sarandë is a resort on the Albanian Riviera, in southern Albania. Sandwiched between the Ionian Sea and hills of olive groves, the town is on a horseshoe-shaped bay, edged by beaches and a promenade. In the center are the archaeological remains of a 5th-century synagogue, later an early Christian basilica. Intricate floor mosaics are still evident. The 16th-century Lëkurësi Castle is on a hilltop above the town.<br />
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Sarande is another city by the sea and our room was not ready. We headed downtown to withdraw some cash in Albanian currency Leke.<br />
Having lunch, grilled sea bass by the sea, call for zohor prayer from a nearby mosque.<br />
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We departed from Sarande early in the morning and heading to Vlore using coastal road. Some parts of the route hug coastlines and winding mountains' road at very high attitude. Being acrophobia, it was very frightening and later Faizal commented that this is the famous Mount Cika pass.<br />
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Porto Palmero Castle.<br />
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Porto Palermo Castle (Albanian: Kalaja e Porto Palermos) is a castle near Himarë in southern Albania. It is situated in the bay of Porto Palermo, a few kilometers south of Himarë along the Albanian Riviera.<br />
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Hotel Palazzine offered good choice for breakfast. For us, it was almost the same for every hotels; bread, eggs, cheese and fruits.<br />
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It was Friday so an excellent opportunity to pray with the muslim community in Vlores in this ancient Muradie mosque. It was built in 1542 designed by prominent Albanian architect, Mimar Sinani, a leading mosque builder in Ottoman Empire.<br />
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The journey to Durres was quite good using newly constructed highway with a few detours through small villages and towns.<br />
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Our hotel in Durres is about 6 kilometres from the city.<br />
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Xhamia E Re Durres<br />
Reconstructed 2004-2006<br />
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The Fatih Mosque (Albanian: Xhamia e Fatihut) is a Cultural Monument of Albania, located in Durrës. It was built in 1502 and named after the Ottoman Turkish Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Sulltan Mehmet Fatihu). Closed by the Communist authorities, it became a cultural monument in 1973.[1] Its minaret was torn down but rebuilt in a more simple style after the Communist dictatorship had ended.x<br />
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It was time to bid goodbye to Albania and headed to Montenegro. The newly constructed highway is not ready with many detours along the way.<br />
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Cross borders from Albania to Montenegro was very hot affair, queuing behind a long line of traffic. Once reaching the border, an officer waved me up to the front. Ahha...a separate lane for motorcycle, if only I knew earlier. 😂<br />
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The road to Ulcinj is undergoing construction and finding my apartment in Ulcinj was merry go round.<br />
Ulcinj is a spectacular small city with captivating coastline where mountains drop sharply into cliffs along the shore to crystal clear blue water.<br />
The old city that lined the shore with narrow paved street and numerous restaurants, cafe and souvenir shops.<br />
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The first thing that caught my attention was the blue hues of Adriatic sea. Ulcinj city which occupies the bay with beautiful beach. We extended our stay at this city and I enjoyed the food served at Hija Restaurant next to Seaman's Mosque.<br />
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The colours of the sea are magnificent all the way along the coast of this beautiful Montenegro.<br />
The journey continued to our next itinerary, Kotor.<br />
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We must have turned around more than 4 times before locating our accomodation for the night, Tre Solleres apartment. The landlord told me that I booked the apartment the day before. Initially I was very worried but the land lady, Mdm Katharina was very kind and offered a room for us for the night. I loved Kotor but the apartment was fully booked so we could not extend our stay.<br />
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I decided to put up a night at a small border town Tribenje, the southern most city about 20 km into Bosnia and Herzegovina border, situated on the bank of Trebisnjica river.<br />
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The ride from Tribenje passing through vineyards, mountain passes following the river and riding high amongst the mountain tops.<br />
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We stayed in Starmo Hotel on top of a hill, overlooking the skyline of Mostar old city and walking distance to iconic Stari Most (Old Brige) which is a medieval arched bridge and most of tourist attractions.<br />
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Another iconic landmark of Mostar is Koski Mehmet-Pasha Mosque, one can go up to the minaret for bird eyes view of the old city.<br />
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There was an ongoing international Red Bull Cliff Diving Championship Mostar 2018, the town was packed with spectators and I was told that this is very popular event.<br />
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Blagaj Tekija which is only about 20 minutes ride out of Mostar is another popular tourist attraction. It is a village town at the spring of the Buna river where historical tekke or (Terkija or Dervish monastery) is built.<br />
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The road out of Mostar is a bliss to ride, the road curves with meandering gorge and emarld coloured water.<br />
A few small towns by the scenic river banks and the toll road to Sarajevo is magnificient.<br />
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The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, is a mosque in the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Built in the 16th century, it is the largest historical mosque in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the most representative Ottoman structures in the Balkans. Wikipedia<br />
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Architect: Acem Ali<br />
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The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Catholic church in Sarajevo; commonly referred as the Sarajevo Cathedral.<br />
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Sarajevo Old Town is so beautiful and I love the detailed old architecture. It is just like I am in twilight zone or transported by time machine clocked back in time.<br />
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“Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures” is the message of an inlaid marker on Ferhadija St., near Gazi Husrev Bey’s Bezistan. This is the spot where two dominant cultures that once shaped Sarajevo merge.<br />
Reference: Sarajevo.travel<br />
Academia of Fine Arts<br />
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The Academy of Fine Arts, which was originally built to serve as an Evangelical Church, is considered one of Sarajevo’s loveliest buildings.<br />
Source: Sarajevo.travel<br />
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Cathedral Church of the Nativity.<br />
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The Cathedral Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos is the largest Serbian Orthodox church in Sarajevo and one of the largest in the Balkans. The cathedral is dedicated to the nativity of the Theotokos. Wikipedia<br />
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The Sebilj is a Ottoman-style wooden fountain in the centre of Baščaršija square in Sarajevo built by Mehmed Pasha Kukavica in 1753. It was relocated by Austrian architect Alexander Wittek in 1891. Source: Wikipedia<br />
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Taslihan.<br />
Taslihan was built in 1543 as the Ghazi Husrev-Bey’s waqf. It had a fountain, mosque, yard, shops and storage rooms.It was severely damaged in several fires that struck Sarajevo.<br />
Source: Sarajevo Tourism.<br />
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The Eternal flame is a memorial to the military and civilian victims of the Second World War in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.<br />
Source: Wikipedia<br />
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It was cold 10°C in the morning as we rode out Sarajevo at 7.30 am.<br />
Google map made life harder by showing old route to Kamensko border but common sense and double checking with the locals did help a bit.<br />
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Lake Busko Blato is not in my radar, it is well hidden amongst the mountains. As soon as we descended the mountain pass, I was pleasantly surprised by a bird eye view of such a beautiful lake and feeling relaxed at such a peaceful ambience.<br />
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By the time we reached the border, the temperature was 26°C with blue skies.<br />
Croatia here we come! 🤣<br />
The landscape varied from high countries, riding the mountain passes and slowly heading to the coast.<br />
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After a tiring ride, we rode into Split city pass noon and having problem locating our rented studio apartment since there is no signage. However we did managed to find it after going around the block a few times.<br />
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Split (Croatian pronunciation: [splît] ( listen); see other names) is the second-largest city of Croatia and the largest city of the region of Dalmatia. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings. An intra-regional transport hub and popular tourist destination, the city is linked to the Adriatic islands and the Apennine peninsula.<br />
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Split, Croatia<br />
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Split (Croatian pronunciation: [splît] ( listen); see other names) is the second-largest city of Croatia and the largest city of the region of Dalmatia. It lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and is spread over a central peninsula and its surroundings. An intraregional transport hub and popular tourist destination, the city is linked to the Adriatic islands and the Apennine peninsula.<br />
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Diocletian's Palace.<br />
It is so huge which seemed like a maze inside. Every corners are full utilise consisting museums, cafes, restaurants, banks, souvenir shops, fashions and hostels.<br />
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Diocletian's Palace is an ancient palace built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD, that today forms about half the old town of Split, Croatia.<br />
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Our next itinerary was Skradin, which is the entry point to Krkra National Park that was well known for its beautiful cascade waterfalls.<br />
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The only way to reach Krkra National Park were either hiking, cycling or by river cruise. We opted for the river cruise which took us about 45 minutes to reach there. The ferry fare and entrance fee to the park is 110 kuna per head.<br />
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Magnificient cascade waterfall and my Sony RX100 could not do justice to this beautiful waterfall.<br />
The down side is that this place is too crowded.<br />
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Montenegro is a beautiful country and I love the landscapes, the high countries and magnificient sea sides.<br />
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We left Skradin at 8 am with cool temperature around 22°C and as we climbed into high country the temperature plunged to 10°C with heavy fog.<br />
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It was one of those wow moment when entering and exiting the long, long tunnel with such abrupt change of temperatures.<br />
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Rijeka is a Croatian port city on Kvarner Bay in the northern Adriatic Sea. It’s known as a gateway to Croatia’s islands. Korzo, the main promenade, is lined with Habsburg-era buildings. Nearby, the 19th-century Ivan pl. Zajc Croatian National Theatre has ceiling paintings by Gustav Klimt. The hilltop Trsat Castle complex, which includes a religious shrine, has sweeping views of the islands of Kvarner Bay.<br />
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Source: Travel Guide.<br />
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Pula or Pola<br />
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Pula (Croatian pronunciation: [pǔːla] ( listen); Italian and Istro-Romanian: Pola) is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia and the eighth largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, with a population of 57,460 in 2011. It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters, and its beautiful sea.<br />
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A fan of Gladiators movie and Game of Thrones TV series, this arena was high on my bucket list. 🤣<br />
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The Pula Arena is the name of the amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. The Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. It was constructed in 27 BC – 68 AD and is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the World.<br />
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As we approached the borders of Croatia to Slovenia, my thoughts were on how wonderful Croatia is, with the green temperate forests and historical architectures.<br />
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Another wow moment, passed 3 countries in an hour namely Croatia, Slovenia and Italy.<br />
I was worried whether I did something wrong. When I enter Italy from Slovenia, there is no border post except this marker.<br />
These border markers clearly showed that we were in Italy and honestly I was confused. Later in the evening, Heinz told me that there is no border clearance between European Union countries.<br />
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Our plan was to stay in Trieste, but I had enough of port city so we opted for the next small town that is Sistiana. A decision which I regretted later when I saw a glimpse of Trieste city from the highway.<br />
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Sistiana is a really small town with a few hotels and restaurants, and cafes were mostly closed in the daytime. We booked our stay at a small hotel overlooking the sea, Hotel Alla Dolina.<br />
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Venice was high on our must see list of Europe cities but since this is peak holiday season, and traffic entering Venice would be a nightmare and difficult to secure hotels.<br />
So we do the alternative route which is through Jesolo city, where we can board a ferry to Venice and spent the whole day there.<br />
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After breakfast, we shoot off to Jesolo where we will stay here for two nights.<br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Jesolo</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> (or </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Iesolo</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">) </span><small style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11.9px;"></small><span class="IPA" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Italian" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none !important;" title="Help:IPA/Italian">[ˈjɛːzolo]</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> is a seaside resort town and </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comune" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Comune">comune</a></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> in the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_City_of_Venice" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Metropolitan City of Venice">Metropolitan City of Venice</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">, </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Italy">Italy</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. With around six million visitors per year, Jesolo is one of the largest beach resorts in the country, and ranks 7th overall as a tourist destination. Its 15 kilometer long beaches, and vicinity to central Europe make it a favourite destination of many German, Austrian and French visitors.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Source: Wikipedia</span><br />
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Early in the morning we rode to Punta Sabbioni, ferry terminal where we would board the ferry to Venice. I took the road hugging the the beautiful canal to the ferry terminal.<br />
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What is my impression about Venice? City of arts, history, canals, narrow alleys and romance(?).<br />
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I had been longing to go to Venice, not for the romance, gondola or pizza but this palace.<br />
The arts, architecture, stories and paintings were so amazing. I am sharing just a tiny bit so you have to be there!<br />
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The Doge's Palace is a palace built in Venetian Gothic style, and one of the main landmarks of the city of Venice in northern Italy. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice, opening as a museum in 1923.<br />
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Bergamo is an Italian city northeast of Milan, in the Lombardy region. Its older upper district, called Città Alta, is characterized by cobblestone streets, encircled by Venetian walls and accessible by funicular. It's home to the Duomo di Bergamo, the city cathedral. Also here are the Romanesque Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the grand Cappella Colleoni, a chapel with 18th-century frescoes by Tiepolo.<br />
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Due to some road closure, Milan was scrapped from our list and instead we shot up to Turin. It was a cold ride but it got much warmer in the afternoon.<br />
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The Royal Palace of Turin is a historic palace of the House of Savoy in the city of Turin in Northern Italy. It was originally built in the 16th century and was later modernized by Christine Marie of France in the 17th century, with designs by the Baroque architect Filippo Juvarra.<br />
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The Chapel of the Holy Shroud (Italian: Cappella della Sacra Sindone) is a Baroque-style Roman Catholic chapel in Turin in northern Italy. Located outside the Turin Cathedral and connected to the Royal Palace of Turin, the chapel was designed by the architect Guarino Guarini and built at the end of the 17th century (1668–94), during the reign of Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy. The chapel was constructed to house the Shroud of Turin (Sindone di Torino), a religious relic believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth.<br />
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Turin will be the last city in Italy that we visited as we headed towards the famous Mountain Alps. The weather was very cold for a tropical guy but the scenery was breath taking all the way.<br />
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We descended the Alps to the famous Aix Les Bains by the Lac de Bourget. It was very tiring ride from Turin and we were glad to arrive here in daylight and dry.<br />
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It was below 10°C as we departed Aix Les Bains, the wind was very, very cold.<br />
The weather was good and our journey to Clemont Ferrand passing a beautiful wildlife park, Regional Livradois-Forez.<br />
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<b>Orléans</b> (<span class="nowrap" style="white-space: nowrap;"><small style="font-size: 11.9px;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_English" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="British English">UK</a>: </small><span class="IPA nopopups noexcerpt"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/English" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none !important;" title="Help:IPA/English">/<span style="border-bottom: 1px dotted;"><span title="/ɔːr/: 'ar' in 'war'">ɔːr</span><span title="/ˈ/: primary stress follows">ˈ</span><span title="'l' in 'lie'">l</span><span title="/iː/: 'ee' in 'fleece'">iː</span><span title="/ə/: 'a' in 'about'">ə</span><span title="'n' in 'nigh'">n</span><span title="'z' in 'zoom'">z</span></span>/</a></span></span>;<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Collins_1-0" style="font-size: 11.2px; line-height: 1; unicode-bidi: isolate; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orl%C3%A9ans#cite_note-Collins-1" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;">[1]</a></sup> <small style="font-size: 11.9px;">French pronunciation: </small><span class="IPA" title="Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/French" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none !important;" title="Help:IPA/French">[ɔʁleɑ̃]</a></span>) is a <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prefectures_of_France" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Prefectures of France">prefecture</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communes_of_France" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Communes of France">commune</a> in north-central France, about 111 kilometres (69 miles) southwest of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Paris">Paris</a>. It is the capital of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loiret" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Loiret">Loiret</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Departments_of_France" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Departments of France">department</a> and of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centre-Val_de_Loire" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Centre-Val de Loire">Centre-Val de Loire</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_France" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Regions of France">region</a>.</div>
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Orléans is located on the <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loire_River" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Loire River">Loire River</a> where the river curves south towards the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massif_Central" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Massif Central">Massif Central</a>. In 2015, the city had 114,644 inhabitants, and the population of the urban area was 433,337. <a class="mw-redirect" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orl%C3%A9ans,_Ontario" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Orléans, Ontario">Orléans, Ontario</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="New Orleans">New Orleans</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana" style="background: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Louisiana">Louisiana</a> (French: <i>La Nouvelle-Orléans</i>) are named after the city.</div>
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While looking for food, I wandered around at the old town. Not easy because the alleys are not connected and many dead ends.<br />
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The road from Clermont Ferrand to Orleans is one of the scenic route, passing through the country side grazing pastures and farms.<br />
There was a detour causing massive jam and diverted through a small town which I could not figure the name.<br />
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The massive traffic jam with many diversions due to closure of highway, it was late in the evening when we reached Orleans.<br />
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The rate for budget hotel such as this one, Premiere Classe Hotel is about €60 per night which is one a high side for our travelling expenses. Last few days I was searching for budget hotels in Paris but none fit our budget.<br />
So I decided to just drop by Paris for half a day and proceed on to the next Riems city.<br />
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The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.<br />
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Traffic in Paris was nightmare, scooters zoomed in and out and my thought was it is just like riding in Kuala Lumpur. Glad to get out of Paris city and heading to Riems city.<br />
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It was noon when we rode out Paris and it was cold.<br />
Tonight we intend to just chill in Riems city and I love the countryside.<br />
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Our Lady of Reims is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Reims, France, built in the High Gothic style. The cathedral replaced an older church, destroyed by fire in 1211, that was built on the site of the basilica where Clovis I was baptized by Saint Remi, bishop of Reims in 496.<br />
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The Palace of Tau in Reims, France, was the palace of the Archbishop of Reims. It is associated with the kings of France, whose coronation was held in the nearby cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims and the following coronation banquet in the palace itself.<br />
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Bonjour.<br />
I adore and love the countryside, we left France and rode to Luxembourg.<br />
The colours of different shades of green, brown, yellow and blue made one forget all the wordly nonsenses. Except the cold winds and cold fingers! 🤣<br />
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It was late when we arrived at Luxembourgh, we were in massive traffic jam. Luckily our hotel was 4 km from the city so no city tour.<br />
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It was chilly this morning as we departed from Luxembourg to Germany. The scenery is second to none.<br />
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The countryside was a feast to my eyes, passing temperate forest and national park along the way.<br />
Today was a good ride!<br />
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We stayed about 2 km from old city Cologne, I decided we go and have our morning walk overthere.<br />
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My missus and I decided to do our morning walk, it was chilly morning below 10°C but it is worth the cold. We explore the old city and all the tourist attractions nearby.<br />
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Cologne Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Northrhine-Westfalia, Germany. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996.<br />
Source: Wikipedia<br />
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A week back, I received short message from my riding buddy, Dmitry Khitrov invited me to Intermot Cologne 2018.<br />
My heartfelt gratitude to Dmitry Khitrov for the Intermot pass. I really appreciate the gesture and thank you for the momento too.<br />
It was great to attend such a big event and my camera ran out of memory card.<br />
I have a wonderful time.<br />
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Random pictures of bikes that I took at Intermot Cologne 2018.<br />
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INTERMOT Cologne is a biennial trade show for motorcycle manufacturers. The trade show began in Munich in 1998, though it was founded in Cologne. Since 2006 it has moved to Koelnmesse in Cologne. The Intermot 2006 had over 1.000 exhibitors and some 187.000 visitors.<br />
Source: Wikipedia<br />
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Today supposed to be a short ride, start riding in a cloudy, cold and foggy morning from Cologne to Frankfurt.<br />
Alhamdulillah we arrived in Frankfurt late evening.<br />
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The landmarks of Frankfurt city, Germany.<br />
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As I walked along the street of Frankfurt city and this train passed by, poster of Iban girl performing ngajat reminding me about home.<br />
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Another wow moments, riding in one of the rarest steam engine train in Stainz, Austria with Heinz Bubik and friends.<br />
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Last 2 days Graz was cloudy with occasional intermittent rain. Heinz told me that it going to be better on Tuesday.<br />
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My missus was looking at tourist attractions around Graz and stumbled upon article on Hallstat. I agreed and told Heinz our intention.<br />
Heinz Bubik plotted my route passing through scenic high country of Austria.<br />
It was so amazing and colourful, trees are showing autumn colours.<br />
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Hallstatt is a village on Lake Hallstatt's western shore in Austria's mountainous Salzkammergut region. Its 16th-century Alpine houses and alleyways are home to cafes and shops. A funicular railway connects to Salzwelten, an ancient salt mine with a subterranean salt lake, and to Skywalk Hallstatt viewing platform. A trailleads to the Echern Valley glacier garden with glacial potholes and Waldbachstrub Waterfall.<br />
Source: Google<br />
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It is bus ride for us from Graz to Vienna, the last leg of our tour. We will be in Vienna for a few days exploring the city.<br />
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The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty rulers and today serves as the official residence and workplace of the President of Austria. It is located in the center of Vienna and was built in the 13th century and expanded several times afterwards. Wikipedia<br />
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Viktor Tilgner’s marble Mozart monument shows the musical genius himself as well as two reliefs: at the front the Stone Guest from the opera "Don Giovanni", at the back the six year-old composer at the piano, his father with a violin and his sister Nannerl.<br />
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Monument Against War and Fascism - Vienna<br />
The Monument Against War and Fascism consists of four thought-provoking statues.<br />
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The split white monument, The Gates of Violence, remembers victims of all wars and violence, including the 1938 - 1945 Nazi rule of Austria. Standing directly in front of it, you're at the gates of a concentration camp. Step into a montage of wartime images: clubs and WWI gas masks, a dying woman birthing a future soldier, and chained slave laborers sitting on a pedestal of granite cut from the infamous quarry at Mauthausen Concentration Camp.<br />
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Vienna is one of my favourite city in Europe. The colouful history with beautiful buidings and sculptures.<br />
There are many tourist attractions in Vienna, Austria and they are all along the ring roads. So take your time and plan your walk so you will not miss any of the attractions.<br />
Tonight yours truly will go to the opera, see whether my rock & roll self could handle it. 🤣<br />
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It was our last night for the tour before departing to Kuala Lumpur via Bangkok today.<br />
We went to opera and classical music performance at Vienna.<br />
Here are some of the pictures taken on our way to the show.<br />
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My tour started on 15th September 2018 and ended 11th October 2018. I toured 15 countries namely Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkiye, Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, France, Luxembourg and Germany.<br />
Europe is so beautiful and the best part is at European Union countries, there are no border immigration and custom clearance.<br />
Other countries which are not part of EU such as Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria,Turkey, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia. The border crossings are quite easy and insurance or green card are mandatory. The confusing currencies often get to me, but amusing experience and the best way is ask the cashier to pick the correct amount.<br />
The scenic routes and mountain passes are bikers' dream.<br />
There are toll highway in many parts of Europe except Germany. Certain parts of the autobahn (highway) in Germany, there is no speed limits. I saw the grin on your face, yes go as fast and furious.<br />
I fell in love with Montenegro coastline, the shades of blue crystal water. It is so awesome when riding the road that is hugging to the coastline.<br />
Croatia roads are marvellous with temperate forest as well as national parks, and beautiful waterfalls.<br />
The history and ancient buildings are all over Europe from Ottoman empire, Roman and Greek.<br />
If you intend to do a self guided tour in Europe, I highly recommend Afica Twin Rental base in Austria.<br />
Heinz Bubik is the owner and he is a world tour rider himself so he knows what a rider's need.<br />
My missus and I, have a wonderful tour seeing Europe on motorcycle.<br />
Just contact him for a quote<br />
Email address: at750@gmx.at<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-29825884931184077262018-04-11T20:53:00.000-07:002018-04-11T20:53:05.818-07:00Sambas The Last Regency of Western Kalimantan.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I had been to most part of Borneo except Sambas, which is the end most of western Kalimantan. The opening of border pass at Biawak, Sarawak and Aruk, Kalimantan made this journey possible with rented motorcycle from a friend who is from Sambas, Sidik Edie.<br />
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I drove to Lundu and parked my Ford Ranger at my brother in law's house at Kampung Stunggang Melayu. We made my way to Aruk, did I mentioned my missus tagged along? She discovers the joy and shares my passion of exploring on motorcycle. The bike was Yamaha LC135 and clearing borders was fast and efficient.<br />
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The newly constructed Indonesian Custom, Immigration and Quarantine complex is beautiful and well equipped.<br />
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My initial plan was to ride along the coastal road but the latest information was not in my favour. The road was closed due to collapsed bridge. A change of plan, I rode the newly constructed road linking Aruk to Sambas town. The road is excellent although narrow except at the border itself where upgrading works with on going construction of double lanes.<br />
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There are settlements all along the road from the border till Sambas. We rode pass numerous villages, schools and shops. The houses were more packed as we approached the outskirts of Sambas town.<br />
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Sidik Edie invited us to his house for cold tea and met the family.<br />
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There are a few hotels in Sambas and we checked in at Hotel Sambas Terigas which is only a short distance from the town and along the main road to Singkawang or Pontianak. The room rate is Idr 350,000 per night for a twin bed with air conditioned and hot showers. Free breakfast which is a choice of Bakso or fried rice, the fried rice is quite tasty.<br />
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Sambas town is built along the Sambas river which diverges into Paloh and Sebangkau tributaries. There are numerous villages and population is mostly made of Malays and Dayaks.<br />
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Boats remain as an important mean of transporting passengers and daily goods' as well as ferrying motorcycles to nearby settlements along the rivers.<br />
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This is the bus terminal for Sambas town and the mini buses plying Aru, Sambas, Singkawang and Pontianak.<br />
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My missus and I decided to explore the small town and market place where locals did their shopping.<br />
I always believe that to experience others culture is best to mingle with the locals. People of Sambas are beautiful and friendly. They spoke similar malay as Sarawakians, only differed in pronounciation of words. Their signature dish is <i>bubur pedas </i>which share the same name as our local Sarawak cuisine. It is local vegetables, beans and ferns cooked with special prepared ingredients of spices. Ours is slightly different with tumeric added for the colour while Sambas <i>bubur pedas</i> is plain.<br />
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Sambas is famous for her history as being the centre for the Sultanate of Sambas. The palace Alwatzhikoebillah Kesultanan Sambas is a must visit tourist destination and it is a museum with Sultan belongings on display. Artefacts from Denmark, England, China and others are preserved for public viewing.<br />
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Since Sultan Saifuddin 1 was a muslim, he built a grand mosque known as <i>Masjid Agung Jami </i>or simply <i>Masjid Keraton</i> by the locals.<br />
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It rained every evening while I stayed in Sambas and I could not wander much except exploring nearby areas around town.<br />
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The next day we decided to continue our journey to Singkawang, the road is in excellent condition but narrow. With settlements along the road, one must always be very alert, pedestrians expect motorist to give way and traffic turning left or right without stopping is normal here. I rode 135 cc motorcycle and seldom use the top gear.<br />
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In Singkawang, we checked in at Swiss-Belin Singkawang Hotel adjacent to the only shopping mall. I was turned away by the security guard at the hotel entrance when he saw me riding a motorcycle. I had to ride into the shopping mall before I could check in. The room rate is Idr 760,000 per night and I won't post picture of their hotel in protest for being prejudice to bikers.<br />
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I had been here a few times and this time I told my missus we must checked out the Singkawang town.<br />
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Singkawang is really China town where Chinese made up the majority of the population here. The town is quite clean and plenty of Chinese restaurants and temples.<br />
The well known dishes here are <i>Bubur Pedas, Rujak Ju Hie and Kembang Tauhu.</i><br />
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It rained in the evening, so my plan to hunt for sunset was no go! The rain persisted till night so yours truly just eat and sleep in my expensive hotel room.<br />
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The next morning on our return trip back to Sambas, we departed early because we intended to explore Pemangkat and Tebas which we had passed through on the way here.<br />
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The row of seafood stalls that were closed and later the locals told us that they only opened for business in the evening till night.<br />
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The first town was Pemangkat, near a river mouth and a popular destination for sea food lovers. Live crabs, mussels and prawns were sold at the stalls along the road.<br />
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Tanjung Batu was once a popular tourist attraction but it is now in a depilated condition, with broken and collapsed concrete walk way.<br />
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We didn't stay long but moved on to Tebas which is only a short distance away. The whole area is flat swamp land.<br />
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Tebas is a district in Sambas well known for its agricultural product namely orange.<br />
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We were back in Sambas late afternoon and checked in once again at Hotel Sambas Terigas. The only drawback that I could think of this hotel, is that the rooms had no windows. But it is very, very clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful.<br />
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Sambas is a very small town with numerous villages surrounding it and I only visited the areas that are in vicinity of the newly constructed road.<br />
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The whole time I was there, I did not meet any tourists except locals from Pontianak, Singkawang and a few Jakarta girls. This is a nice place to explore and in my next trip I intend to go outskirt of Sambas as far as I could. I was told by my friends that the coastal areas worth a visit.<br />
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Selamat Tinggal Sambas.<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-50689325137566326012018-03-13T21:45:00.000-07:002018-03-14T05:50:29.411-07:00Tanduo Mega Charity Ride 2018.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A sad tragedy in February 2013 whereby a group of armed militants from nearby Siminul island, Tawi-Tawi in Philippines staged a stand off at Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu. The stand off escalated into attack and Malaysian military retaliated by combing the area, the militants were defeated. Some were killed or captured while others withdrew back to southern Philippines.<br />
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In March 2013, Tawau Big Bikers' Association (TBBA) was one of the first non government organisation that came to people aid. Puan Sharmilla Prasad recalled that almost all villagers' homes were destroyed and they lived in tents and makeshift shelters. TBBA organised a fund raising and donated used clothings, foods and medicines. The security was very tight then and only a few were allowed to visit the affected area.<br />
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TBBA decided to revisit Tanduo and organised a mega charity ride in March 2018, yours truly rode all the way to Lahad Datu to see with my own eyes and listened to their stories.<br />
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On Saturday 10th March 2018, the program started early at 7.30am at I-Peak parking lots Lahad Datu for briefing and flagging off.<br />
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Due to large turn outs and different type of bikes of varying capacities, the convoy regrouped at Bandar Cenderawasih which is a new township in Felda Estate.<br />
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The road to Kampung Tanjung Labian is quite good from Bandar Cenderawasih except for some parts where the road had sunk due to base erosion. The scenery is boring with oil palms as far as your eyes could see. Sabah is losing her charm with clearing of forest for this oil palm plantation.<br />
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The villagers were waiting for us at the community hall with their headman, Mr Montaha a retired teacher, welcoming our group. The sound of the bikes broke the silence and peaceful Tanjung Labian. The number of turn outs exceeded TBBA target which was roughly about 400 motorcycles. The participants came from various parts of Sabah, Brunei and Sarawak.<br />
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Deworming session for the children was under watchful eyes of Sharmila and the other commitees.<br />
The president for TBBA distributed packets of rice to the needy recipients as shortlisted by the headmen whom are widower or single mothers.<br />
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We were served with local dishes and fresh coconuts. The JKK Kampung Tanjung Labian also presented souvenir in form local made knives.<br />
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After the ceremony, the group was dismissed and yours truly explored the surrounding areas and villages. There were some areas where taking photographs not allowed due to security reasons. By the way, there are many army posts in this area.<br />
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The beach with white sand is so beautiful but deserted and we were the only people there.<br />
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This abandoned mosque and grave yard are the only grim reminder of Kampung Tanjung Batu which was completely destroyed. The villagers are relocated to new housing scheme provided by the government.<br />
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Ruly Sibat Masiga showed us the remains and aftermath of the war between the militants and army. Ruins with mortar shells and bullets marks reminder of fierce fighting in the village.<br />
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This is the remain of this once a beautiful bungalow that was destroyed during the attack.<br />
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We departed with sadness and heavy heart but these resilient people had rebuilt their lives and we had tried our best to give a helping hands.<br />
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I decided to follow TBBA group back to Tawau and made a loop back to Keningau via Kalabakan road. Ruly invited yours truly to join his group for island hoppings in Semporna.<br />
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The package costs RM70.00 for 4 islands that are Tatagan, Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan and Sibuan. Please contact Ruly Sibat Masiga +60146588833.<br />
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The boat sailed off from tourist pick up jetty in Semporna at 9.30 am heading to the first island Tatagan.<br />
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Before our boat could reach the shore, we were ambushed by these children begging for alms, it was a pitiful sight. Our boatman sternly told us not to give any because they would swarm and capsized our boat. Some of them were very young, the boatman told yours truly that these Bajau Laut children could swim before they could walk.<br />
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Our boat headed to our next destination which is Bohey Dulang, also known as Tun Sakaran Marine Park.<br />
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Bohey Dulang is magnificient island with crystal clear water. You have to hike up 600 metres to the view point to see the surrounding and bird eye view of the surrounding islands. It is compulsory to wear shoes so don't forget your hiking shoes. There are rubber shoes for rent at RM3.00 per pair but you are lucky if you can find your size exactly. The climb is quite tiring with steep ascend but some parts wooden stairs had been constructed so quite safe.<br />
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Mantabuan is also quite beautiful with white sand and we had our lunch here which is packed rice with fried hot dogs and chicken. I suggest packed your own lunch maybe a burger or fried noodles and some fruits. Those items were my wish list while on the island when I was munching my white rice.<br />
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Our last island, Sibuan really look like Gilligan island a popular TV series long, long time ago. When were berthed there there were already packed with tourists' boats. The beach is clean white sand and please bring along or rent snorkeling equipment.<br />
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Ruly, Badruzzaman and I decided to go around the island which is quite small since we were given 2 hours there.<br />
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We bid our farewell to Sibuan island which marked the end of a wonderful journey. I was glad that I joined this tour. For your information there are other island hopping packages which are more expensive that includes Mabul, Kippalai, Boom Boom and others.<br />
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The boat berthed safely at the jetty at half past three in the evening and we shot out of Semporna to Tawau on our bikes.<br />
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The event was marked in the calendar by my missus and yours truly had no other option but to obey her command.<br />
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On 22nd February 2018, we rode early to Tebedu for border clearance to Kalimantan, Indonesia. There were hundred of bikes and riders already there. It was a sweet affair meeting old and new friends from Sarawak, Sabah and Brunei.<br />
It took almost 2 hours before we rode out of Entikong. The Indonesian custom were really thorough and they even body search for contrabands.<br />
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The road from Entikong was upgraded and still ongoing construction, our group leader Silas Martin rode up front and followed by Jai, yours truly, Gani, Alimin and Hj Ariffin.<br />
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Entikong was far from once a small border town with make shift houses but into a proper town with better housing, government offices and shop houses.<br />
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As we rode on, I was quite surprise at the rate of changes especially after we left Entikong into Sosok. I remembered Sosok was once overcrowded with houses built very close to the narrow gravel or clay road.<br />
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The road was recently upgraded and Sosok is also developing into a small town.<br />
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After an early lunch at the food stall, the group continued the journey via Takan which is a shorter way to Pontianak.<br />
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Silas, our group leader decided to check out Tayan town which is a short detour from our route to Pontianak. By the way this is the road leading to Kaltim or Kalimantan Timur and we were going to check out the infamous bridge.<br />
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Tayan is a small town which used to be a transit town that served the passengers crossing Kapuas river on ferries. With the construction of the new bridge, Tayan is not as busy as it used to be.<br />
We had Palembang food at the stall and rushed to the bridge before the rain, judging from dark overcasts.<br />
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The Kapuas Tayan bridge connects East and Central Kalimantan onward to the West Kalimantan. The structure is huge and one of the longest bridge I had seen.<br />
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After taking pictures, Silas led us back to our destination Pontianak city. The road from Tayan was good but narrow, with heavy traffic and lots of trucks.<br />
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Just when we started to enjoy the corners, it rained cats and dogs. It was really difficult to ride in the heavy downfall with limited vision. At last Silas led us to a coffee shop for hot drinks about 58 kilometres from the city.<br />
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It seemed unlikely for the rain to stop, we continued our journey in the rain and it was almost dark when we reached the city.<br />
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In order to reach Pontianak, one had to cross two of these similar bridges which were packed with traffic and motorcycles. The traffic was literally handles to handles, fenders to fenders traffic jam.<br />
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The traffic got worse in the city and we were drenched wet and cold. Our group supposed to check in Golden Tulip Hotel but there inadequate rooms booked for all of us. Silas booked Orchardz Hotel on line which is a distance away for RM430 for 3 nights.<br />
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Next morning we decided to check out event site and we were the first few registering for the event. It was indeed refreshing to ride through the city. I was impressed with the cleanliness and the city was well planned. Seven years back, the city was pale in comparison with poor drainage and overcrowded buildings.<br />
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The main sponsor for this international event was a cigarette company and personally I thought the site was quite small.<br />
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After registration, I decided to ride to the grand mosque of Pontianak for Friday prayer. Masjid Raya Mujahidin is really huge and beautiful.<br />
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In the afternoon, I rode to Tugu Khatulistiwa which is another tourist attraction in Pontianak. The equator monument is quite a distance away and I sought the locals advice when is the best time to avoid traffic jam. I was told massive traffic jam started at 5 in the evening so I must returned before that.<br />
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The equator monument is currently undergoing construction and interesting wood carvings located along the way to this jetty. There were a few vessels berthed which offered river cruise as far as Kapuas Tayan bridge.<br />
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My missus and I decided to try the cool drink made from aloe vera or <i>lidah buaya</i> in local dialect before retiring back into our hotel.<br />
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Silas messaged me whether I would be interested to join them to Singkawang for a day ride. Singkawang is also better known as Kota Amoi which is popular destination for lonely bachelors.<br />
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On the way, we passed this beautiful town Mempawah which is my favourite in this part of Kalimantan. The town is clean, by the riverside with natural picturesque settings.<br />
We took a break at a cafe by the river while watching the fishermen fishing king prawns.<br />
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The road hugged closely to the beach as we approached Singkawang.<br />
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Singkawang is also famous for the beach known locally as <i>pantai pasir panjang.</i><br />
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Singkawang is still in Chinese New Year festive mood with decorative red lanterns and dragon dances.<br />
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Our leader tried road side fixing my loose handle bar.<br />
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We rode back to Pontianak and decided to board a ferry to avoid the dreaded traffic jam. When we arrived at the ferry terminal, there was lots of bikers taking the ferry ride.<br />
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After having hot shower in the hotel, we rode to Governor's palace. Your highess was hosting dinner for all the Pontianak Internal Bike Week participants.<br />
We were entertained with cultural dances.<br />
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After the dinner, Pontianak road was packed with motorcycles. It was bikers' night and I felt sorry for other road users that night.<br />
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I stopped to check out the live concert and decided it was too loud for an old soul. I told my missus we better looked for cafe and hung out with the locals.<br />
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We departed early in the morning and it rained the whole way till Kuching.<br />
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Till 2018, see you all in Banjarmasin Bike Week.<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-56331695108192764822017-10-05T22:40:00.000-07:002017-10-05T22:40:23.179-07:00Island Hoppings (Flores to Bali)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When my riding buddy, Alex Stmrock Wong offered his scooter which was park in Maumere Flores, yours truly was literally jumping for joy.<br />
A week before leaving, I was telling my missus on my mission. She quickly volunteered to be my pillion and so the adventure began.<br />
We departed from Bintulu to Kuala Lumpur on 14 September 2017 and supposed to connect our flight to Maumere with transit in Denpasar, Bali. Our flight to Denpasar was delayed for 10 hours at KLIA2. Our flight retimed at 4:00 am on 15 September 2017 and arrived safely at I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar at 11.20 am and our flight to Maumere scheduled at 11.25am. Just a word of caution, give an ample break between connecting domestic flights in Indonesia because the flights are often retimed. My instinct was spot on, our flight to Maumere delayed till 12.40 pm. Our plane ATR72 landed safely at Bandar udara Fran Seda Maumere at 02:40 pm.<br />
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After collecting Alex's bike, we rode to town and checked in at Sylvia Hotel, Idr 380,000 per night. It was the best hotel in town and I rated it to be just okay.<br />
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My decision to start early couldn't materialise as I have to fix up a few issues with the bike. The oil change needed to be done, rollers changed to original honda parts, fixed front shock absorber that leaked, battery and starter solenoid replaced.<br />
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It was already 10:30 am when we rode out of Maumere heading to Ende. Two up on 125cc Honda Vario scooter with duffel bag squeezed between my legs was quite comfortable.<br />
The road to Ende was narrow and twisted, from the beach we rode through the mountain road.<br />
We had our lunch by the roadside Warung Nasi Padang.<br />
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A detour to Kelimutu National Park which is one of the famous tourist attractions in Flores. The craters at the peak of Mount Kelimutu forms three lakes with varying colours and usually named as tri-colour lakes. The the entry fee to the park was Idr 150,000 per head for foreign tourist.<br />
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Amazing rice terraces at the foot of the mountain and we rode higher up and Honda Vario was struggling due to slow speed coupled with steep ascend.<br />
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The first part of the park where the first two lakes located were not that far, a short hike with proper track. The lakes were beautiful with emerald and dark green colours. In order to view all 3 lakes, yours truly had to hike up maybe another kilometre with proper concrete stairs. The other lakes was on the left which changes colour from red to dark brown. It was dark brown when yours truly was there.<br />
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Descending from the park was easier on the engine but challenging since the brakes on Vario were spongy. The only way to slow down a scooter was to really grip both hand levers as hard as I could. The rear wheel slid and rattled my nerve, luckily I managed to control the bike and my pillion didn't panic either.<br />
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The journey continued, we passed many settlements along the road with varied and fascinating scenery.<br />
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Ende, the biggest city in Flores by the beach. we rode straight to the beach front to catch the sunset.<br />
After enquiring the local wheareabout nearest hotel, they told us Hotel Hidayah which was a block away. The room rate was Idr 300,000 per night with air conditioning and hot shower. I had to be honest with my review, the hotel was old with poor maintenance. Bathroom and the washing sink were dirty and cigarette butts in the sink. The room was infested with mosquitoes and I asked for insecticide from the caretaker.<br />
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My wife and I had dinner at a restaurant at the beach front, she had lalapan ayam and I ordered ikan bakar with fried vegetables.<br />
We retired early but could not sleep, the road besides our room turned to a race track by nightfall by the local racers. The race only stopped late at night.<br />
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Our plan was to ride out early from Ende to Labuanbajo which was 380 km away and we would have breakfast along the way. The road was hugging the beach with twisties and hairpin corners all the way. The overhanging cliff with clear blue water was a sight to behold. There were many small villages along the road but no food stall.<br />
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Just when I almost gave up, up ahead was a restaurant built from bamboo on a scenic point. I parked the scooter and asked whether we could have breakfast. The proprietor said we could have coffee but no food since the cook had not come yet.<br />
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My wife and I sat in the bamboo shed, sipping hot sweet black coffee with bread brought from Malaysia. The view here was picturesque with blue sea and the beach is stony similar to beaches in New Zealand.<br />
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After finishing my coffee, I walk over to check out the two old ladies on the beach. They were picking stones and carried them in a container. They told me that they collected these stones which had 3 colours; green, yellow and red. They sold them to wholesale buyers who would resell them for garden stones in landscaping.<br />
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When I paid for the coffee, the owner asked where we are going. I told him we were heading to Labuan Bajo and stopped where ever the daylight ended. He wished us safe journey and we rode out after bidding good bye.<br />
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It was really fun and I wished I had done solo riding on this road. But my thought was on my wife safety and discomfort so I really have to slow down. I could sense her fear everytime we encountered hairpin corners, her weight shifted which made it difficult to control the scooter.<br />
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At noon, we stopped at Bajawa for lunch and I made few wrong turns. We were lost for a while but no big deal, I told my wife we were taking a long way out to Ruteng.<br />
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The camera bleeped and my wife was telling me that the battery on the camera was running low. We were still far and lots of daylight remained. The best part was the cool weather coupled with the fact that we were in the high country with beautiful mountains ranges. Camera was out of service so very little pictures after that.<br />
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Ruteng was amazingly beautiful and the town is quite clean. Cool temperature with pine forest almost temperate like.<br />
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The sun was low and we were heading west, the sun blinded me a few times and very scary especially while negotiating sharp corners.<br />
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We took a breather and cooled our hot butts besides the biggest paddy fields that I had seen. The going got tougher as fatique set in and I had to be more focus as the traffic was getting heavier.<br />
I was telling my other half that Labuan Bajo must be not that far away.<br />
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Both of us were memerised by the amber sunset behind the mountain range. Truly amazing!<br />
After battling more corners and hairpins, we saw the blue sea. By late evening about 7:00 pm, we parked our scooter at Aulia Hotel.<br />
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Aulia Hotel Labuanbajo situated at centre of the town, Idr 300,000 per night with air conditioning. Downside it has old furnishing and bedding.<br />
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How do I summed up the ride from Maumere to Labuanbajo? Literally it was a vertigo ride and every bikers would love the twisted and curvy road. The road was quite narrow hardly enough space for 2 lorries passing by and speed limit was 60 kph. It could get scary and dangerous because most big vehicle drove in the middle of the road with no regards to smaller bikes. Just to add honking is a driving culture in Indonesia which could be translated to hi, thank you or excuse me.<br />
Islands hopping and snorkelling were the order of the day. A day trip costing Idr 500,000 per person which include a boat ride and packed lunch.<br />
The first stop was Pulau Padar which is famous for its magnificient view. <br />
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Next stop was the Komodo National Park, the entrance fee were Idr 150,000 for foreign tourist. We were lucky to see quite a number of Komodo dragons of varying sizes at yhe park. Our ranger took our pictures with the dragon.<br />
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A short boat ride to Pink beach for snorkelling then we moved on to manta ray point. There were manta rays everywhere maybe more than 10 of them, the biggest maybe about 3 metres in size. The sea current was flowing very fast and a fellow traveller was swept almost a few hundred metres away.<br />
The boat docked st the Labuanbajo harbour at almost 6.00 pm and it was the most awesome boat tour ever.<br />
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It was time to say goodbye to Labuanbajo and we booked a ferry ticket Idr 1,800 for motorbike and rider while pillion an additional Idr 60,000 to Perlabuhan Sape, Bima. The ferry departed at 9:00 am and arrived at Sape almost 4:00 pm.<br />
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Sape is just a small port town so we rode on as far as Raba and checked in at Hotel La Ode. The room rate was Idr 250,000 for air conditioned room with breakfast.<br />
The hotel staff told me it took at least 6 hours to reach Perlabuhan Poto Tano, which is the next port to hitch a ferry ride to Lombok. I would had ridden early but the hotel staff overslept and my motor bike was locked in a garage.<br />
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At almost 9:00 am, we rode out of Raba to Kota Bima. After fuelling up, we were on our way. Sumbawa is quite clean and inhibited by ethnic Bima. They are either fishermen or small scale farmers and majority of them are Muslim. They planted 2 crops per year with paddy as main crop and either onion or green peas as cash crop. In the highland, they planted maize. During this dry season, they had just harvested the maize so the fields were left dry and burnt. No good pictures with the haze, I bet the high country would look green with blue skies in the wet season.<br />
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The varied scenery from the high country to blue ocean beaches. We stopped at many places either to shoot pictures or quenched our thirst.<br />
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The enthusiasm was lacking due to the fact that we had been to Flores where the natural beauty of the landscape was top notched. My analogy is when you have main course first for dinner, naturally you are not to eager for other course of dinner.<br />
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We were having the best time of our travel and I felt the back tyre behaved strangely for quite awhile. Upon checking the rear tyre, it was punctured and beyond repair. A new tyre and inner tube replaced and made it to Pelabuhan Poto Tano at 4:45 pm. We paid for the ferry ticket at Idr 55,000 for the motorbike, rider and pillion.<br />
The ferry from here to Perlabuhan Kayangan, Lombok operated 24 hours every hour. As we sailed at 5:30 pm, the sea was rough with big waves. The ferry berthed safely at Perlabuhan Kayangan, Lombok at 7:00 pm.<br />
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I hate riding in the dark but we soldiered on to Mataram city where most of the hotels were located in Lombok. It took almost 2 hours to reach Mataram on the western side of Lombok. Heavy traffic, lot of road repairs with impaired night vision were very tiring and dangerous.<br />
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Upon reaching Mataram, we stopped at Rumah Makan Nasi Padang for late dinner while searching for hotels online. Idoop Hotel has good ratings in Trip Advisor so we checked in there, lucky there is a room available for Idr 400,000 per night.<br />
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The much needed rest and good sleep was refreshing. Our next destination was only a distance away from our hotel, a well known Segigi beach. There are many hotels and resorts there with beautiful beach.<br />
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We were cruising along the beach and came across a lot of policemen and a big crowd. I parked the bike and we followed the crowd. Sengigi Sunset Jazz was in full swing so we sat on the beach watching sunset and listening to jazz.<br />
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Next on our list was Sendong Gile waterfall at the foot of Gunung Ranjani. It was a long ride from Mataram city, passing through mountains and beach road.<br />
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On the way there, we passed a small fishing village and stumbled upon a group of fishermen who has just landed with their catch. A group of women were selling grilled fish on the beach, I paid Idr 15,000 for two mackerel which were perfectly cooked and tasty.<br />
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Upon reaching the foot of Mount Rajani, I was quite disappointed to see the tip of the mountain covered by haze and cloud. A few waterfalls here at Sendong Gili and you need a guide hiking to the sites.<br />
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Our itinerary changed with news of volcanic Gunung Agung's imminent eruption. We would spent more time in Lombok because most parts of Bali were closed due to high alert of volcanic eruption.<br />
Sasak Village in Sade was next on our list of interesting place to see. It is an authentic traditional village Sasak people of Lombok. Traditional wooden huts with thatched roofs using alang-alang and walling from clay gummed with cow dungs.<br />
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Just 20 minutes away is a well known beach resort Kuta beach in Lombok. White beach but very crowded and touristy. There were a lot of constructions on going and very dusty. Hawkers were very pushy and would follow anywhere you went.<br />
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Our last island was Bali which is the most famous tourists destination. When we were there, an imminent volcanic eruption of Gunung Agung had dampened the tourisms arrival to the island.<br />
The fare for motorbike including rider and pillion was Idr 165,000 from Lembar ferry terminal in Lombok to Padang Bai port in Bali. The journey took only 4 hours but it took one and half hours queue time before our ferry bethed safely. The rocking and rolling motion of the stationary ferry was unbearable for my wife and I. We were already weak and sea sick when we landed.<br />
I decided to return Alex's bike as his niece's place in Sanur which was on the way to Denpasar. We took a taxi to Pop Hotel Kuta beach in Denpasar.<br />
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We had an early dinner and retired early since both of us were not feeling well.<br />
Luckily we recovered well in the morning and I called Wong Ying Thoe for a meet up. Unfortunately he could not made the appointment and we were hurrying back to our hotel and packing our stuff.<br />
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Airport transfer to the airport costing us Idr 150,000 and our flight to Kudla Lumpur was on schedule.<br />
Airasia plane landed safely at KLIA2 at 6.00 pm local time.<br />
This adventure was a nice surprise, right from the start when Alex offered his scooter. If you are expecting nice 5 stars hotels then this place is not for you. But if nature is your thing, I suggest you book your flight, pack and go. The scenery from beaches to high country and volcanic lakes craters are a class of its own. The islands surrounding are worth exploring and people are friendly. The road is narrow and twisted, just beware of lorries and other vehicles. I summed it up as Nature Lover's Delight!<br />
Hasta la vista!<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-30023340943649427392017-07-14T01:19:00.000-07:002017-07-14T01:19:58.985-07:00Deja Vu Loop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After a month's rest and Eid Fitri celebration, I was really eager to venture out into the wilderness with my bike. Coupled with the news that Kapit is accessible by road to Sibu, I planned to ride a loop starting from Bintulu to Kapit and trying out the new access road to Song and Kanowit. That section would be mostly off road while riding to Sibu, Pulau Bruit and Mukah. This is the coastal region where not many bikers would do since nothing much to shout about except small fishing villages. From Mukah, I decided to try out the new road connecting Kuala Balingian to Kuala Tatau then back home to Bintulu. It was really a Deja vu for me since I had been riding to most of the places except for the two new access roads.<br />
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A day preparing the bike and checking the tyres as well as packing my travelling stuffs; cameras, GPS and clothing. I usually travel light with 30 litres waterproof bag secured with rok straps.<br />
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Perfect plan and preparation, except I had to cross two rivers namely Rejang river to reach Kapit and Anap river to cross from Kuala Tatau to Bintulu. Optimism had been my trait of character so I decided to do what I had to do when the need arises and never worry.<br />
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Come 8th July 2017, my day of departure from Bintulu and it rained cats and dogs since dawn, the rain literally poured out from the skies. By the time I reached Tatau town for my last fuel refilled and breakfast, I was soaking wet and fish could swim in my boots. It was not a good start for an off road riding, vision hampered by fogged lenses with wet and slippery clay tracks. I was adamant to ride out despite all the hindrances.<br />
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Knobbies helped in this condition, I had traction with occasional rear tyre spins and slides. It was part of the challenge and this sector from Tatau to Nanga Merit is my favourite route. The track varied from yellow clay, black slippery soil, gravels and boulders, and the conditions changed every time I rode there. This time there were a few landslides and huge gap or hole right in the middle of the track.<br />
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I saw a bit of sunlight when I was in ulu Takan and I stopped to enjoy the scenery. The full concentration on the track and strong grip on the handle bar drained my energy level and the break really helped.<br />
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There are 3 gates blocking this route, mainly to prevent theft of heavy machinery parts and logs. I just rode past the gate, noticed the gap on the left side? I loved to startle the guards from their dreams in cool rainy day.<br />
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Late noon I parked my bike at Rumah Dinggat, an Iban long house in Merit and it was the destination for the first day.<br />
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Next morning, I rode out after breakfast heading to Nanga Tuli, this sector was very dangerous with heavy traffic of trucks carrying coal to the dumpsite. The track passes through small Iban settlements and the magnificent planted forest of Pelagus. The track was slippery due to heavy rain overnight and the steep ascent and descent made it more challenging.<br />
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At 9.45 am I arrived at Nanga Tuli but no boat in sight to hitch a ride across the mighty Rejang river. So the waiting game began, a boat finally stopped to disembark the goods and passenger late afternoon.<br />
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The boatman was reluctant to send the bikes and I to Kapit, but after much persuasion and promise of good fare he agreed to send me just across to a nearby log pond. Loading the bike on the boat was a breeze with the help of his passenger but when we were on the other side of the river, unloading the bike was a real back breaker because there are only only two of us. With a little ingenuity and perseverance, we did manage to unload the bike, but with body scratches and broken fuel cock.<br />
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The log pond was quite a distant from main road but an excellent clay track which never fails to put a smile on my face. So, my plan was to refuel and shoot out of Kapit town, but while turning the council building block, I heard someone shouted my name. Cikgu Lee from Teresang bikers group was waving at yours truly.<br />
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After a coffee break and replacing my GPS battery, we rode out from Cikgu Lee's house. Shahrul and Cikgu Lee would see me off to Song on their Versys 650 bikes. We finally said our goodbyes and I was on my own all the way to Song. The newly constructed but uncompleted road to Song was great especially at the detour route which was a newly bull dozed track, wide enough for a car to pass. Even the four wheels drive vehicles were seen skidding across the surface and luckily Cikgu Lee and Shahrul turned back, they were riding using road tyres on their Versys.<br />
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A few mopeds passed by and they were telling me the track ahead was worse. Cikgu Lee did tell me that a few bikers turned back due to terrible road conditions after last few days of rain.<br />
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While crossing the Katibas bridge, I was pleased with my bike handling and good tyre traction. I decided not to stop at Song but to brave on. With no guidance and unfamiliar route, I got lost finding the exit to the timber track and managed to be on track after numerous queries and stops.<br />
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The timber track was quite terrible and worsened as I rode on, the track was narrow with steep hills all the way. I lost my way when I entered the wrong intersection, it was quite a distance before I realised and decided to track back.<br />
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The dark overcasts above and at certain places it drizzled making the surface wet and slippery.<br />
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Up ahead there was a guard house, the security guard informed me that from here on I would be riding on oil palm estate road. Narrow and big boulder stones, the ride was rough and my injured wrist hurt.<br />
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From big boulders to slippery yellow clay, climbing and descending steep hills was quite a challenge even on knobbies. I was caught a few times by what seemed like a dried clay but actually only the surface was dried and underneath was wet and slippery.<br />
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Oil palms are planted on hill terraces and the estate normally would not cut the hill so the track followed the natural contour. Just brace and shift weights accordingly but tight turns were nasty especially when the track was wet.<br />
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The scenery was really awesome but the narrow tracks made it dangerous to stop and take pictures.<br />
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Sibu was within sight at almost 5 pm and I put up in Garden Hotel for the night. From Sibu, my plan was to ride the coastal road and check out Kampung Sebako, a small fishing village in Pulau Bruit.<br />
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To reach Kampung Sebako was not straight forward as I presumed, I had to ride through the oil palm estate road maze and figured my way.<br />
The first thing that I did was to check the home stay but unfortunately no caretakers or staff around. So I decided to check out the beach and it was below my expectation which is muddy water with brown clay coloured sand beach.<br />
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My initial plan to overnight here was meant not to be, so I rode on to Mukah where I would stay over night there.<br />
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King Inn was my choice for a night in Mukah, a budget hotel at RM63.00 per night. The room is clean, air-conditioned with hot shower and right in the Mukah old town.<br />
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Continuing my journey home via the newly constructed road from Kuala Balingian to Kuala Tatau.<br />
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Kuala Balingian is a small fisherman village along the estuary of Balingian river, mostly of Melanau etnic.<br />
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The road to here was almost deserted with only a few Iban settlements along the way. The good tarmac road almost made this stretch boring.<br />
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Finding this temporary bridge was a real headache, I made a few turns around reaching a dead end. No signage except the road is closed under construction signs.<br />
A lady on a moped passed by and I literally chased after her to ask for direction. I could see fear in her face, over here people are very wary of strangers due to history of intrusion just few months. But that is another story, meet me over a cuppa if you want to know more.<br />
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The newly constructed road to Kuala Tatau was a blast to ride, a good place for someone who wanted to practice riding on loose gravels. I love the floating sensation on rear wheel while riding this type of surface.<br />
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It only took 15 minutes to reach Kuala Tatau and again no boat is willing to take my bike and I across.<br />
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The boys decided to send me across by borrowing someone boat and I had never met a bunch of people that were so eager to load and unload the bike.<br />
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I bade goodbye to the boys and gave them some money for their efforts. From here I rode to Bintulu after a hearty meal of prawn noodles.<br />
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My adventure ended here and I wish to thank all those boys from Kapit, Kuala Tatau and Mukah for making my journey safe and enjoyable.<br />
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The adventure started with bad news when three of my riding buddies had to turn back to Kuala Lumpur. Southern Thailand was having bad flood due to the monsoon, with news of unpassable road due to rising water level and broken bridges.</div>
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As always our leader, Dato Nik Huzlan has an alternative plan so the adventure was back on track.</div>
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Come 14 January 2017, yours truly was on the way to Chiang Mai by flight. Boarding the same flight, my riding buddies; Sam Jamaluddin accompanied by Shija, Robert Cheong and Nulhisam together with the Kemensah lads; Pok Nik, MG, Kamarul, Haniff, Hajie, Jaman, Apo Apolah & Missus, Sharman Isa and Samantha.</div>
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Dato Capt Nik Huzlan had gone earlier to arrange our accommodation and bike rental as well as airport transfer. He had arranged with Pop Carren for our bikes and chosen Northland House as our lodging which was cheap, clean with secured parking.</div>
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As soon as we signed the formality of bike rental, we fuelled up our bikes and ready to go. As introduction to the thousand corners, Dato led us to the top of Doi Suthep overlooking Chiang Mai city. We enjoyed the twisties up the mountain and rode till the end of the road to Hmong settlement and had authentic hill tribe coffee.</div>
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Chiang Mai was already dark as we were back in the city and had our dinner at Sofea Restaurant just opposite the mosque in Hilal street. We retired early to our hotel and ready for the next day's adventure.<br />
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The most sensible way of avoiding heavy weekend traffic was by departing early from Chiang Mai, we stopped for fuel and breakfast at PT petrol station. Dato had planned well by collecting petrol money earlier and used two pumps every time we stopped for fuel. For a big group, it was a brilliant plan and saved us time and hassles. With such a big group of bikers, each time we raided 7Eleven, they ran out of tuna sandwiches and shrimp wanton.</div>
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The lads were enjoying themselves as the road curves through the mountains to reach Doi Inthanon Park.</div>
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Soon after group photograph taken at the park entrance, we were on our way to the summit of the mountain. The highest point was recorded at 2565 metres above sea level.<br />
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From the summit, we descended down to the park gate and turned right into a quiet but twisted road to Khun Yuam. There were a few settlements along the way and we met quite a number of bikers' convoy; Harley, BMW and some moped groups. Obviously this route is quite popular among local bikers.</div>
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Drinking coffee culture seemed to be thriving in Thailand, many coffee stalls are erected at various viewing points all along the way. At one of the coffee break, Dato announced a change of plan for the day instead of Khun Yuam, we would ride to Mae Hong Son for the night.<br />
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The Kemensah lads were obviously enjoying themselves and worn out all chicken strips on their tyres even the enduro bikes. Excitements were in the air as the lads teasing each other and sharing jokes. These blokes are really fun to be with and the ever trustworthy Jaman was escorting MG all the way. Robert Cheong and Nulhisam acting as sweeper as well as guardian angels to Samantha. While Dato was up ahead with the boys carving fast and hard tackling those corners and hairpins<br />
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Just miles away from Mae Hong Son, the convoy regrouped and body count done to ensure everyone was safe. The view point overlooks river valley with crystal clear water meandering through it.<br />
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Mae Hong Son was in our sight late evening and we had done almost 300 kilometres of high adrenaline and exciting ride.<br />
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Upon checking in hotel rooms and hot shower, we were out scattering at night bazaar searching for food and souvenirs.<br />
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Singha Corporation appointed by Thailand tourism to produce certificates for any one that drive or ride 1,864 corners of Mae Hong Son loop. It marked a milestone or a bragging right to some, and our group collected ours.<br />
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Dato pointed out that there is a long neck hill tribe nearby, and he led the pack to this unique community. The single lane passed a few settlement and river crossings, which can be slippery due to moss or algae since the concrete surfaces were always wet.<br />
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Fish cave, where a river stream that originated from the cave was inhabited by thousands of exotic fresh water fishes. It was pure delight seeing them feeding on vegetables and fruits that are sold on site.<br />
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Another coffee stop but this one was very special because it is on a cliff hanger. Thailand high country was excellent and coupled with cool weather, one could just laze there whole day.<br />
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Pai is a laid back, peaceful and hippy type of town. Since it was quite late in the evening, we could only secure a few rooms at MP House. The splinter group had to look for other nearby hotels and as always we met up as a group for dinner.<br />
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Night bazaar in Pai was a place to go to sample street food and the price were reasonably cheap. The street was clean and people were very friendly.<br />
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Somehow I was left behind by the group and when searching for them I just looked for the loudest group. True enough I caught up with them having coffee at one of the cafe near the river.<br />
Surprisingly they were lazing in the sun, mind you Malaysian usually shied away from the sun. But over here, the cool ambience and feeling relaxed really get to these lots.<br />
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Lunch was prepared by the hotel owner's wife, a Chinese muslim home cooked meal.<br />
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Life was good in Pai and a last minute decision to ride up Doi Mieng to the highest viewing point in Pai.<br />
Robert Cheong and Nulhisam were waiting for us, the group followed suit and we thought it was a relaxed ride but we were wrong.<br />
The track going up there was off road and the Kemensah lads on their Honda CRF sped up and at home. The steep ascend on loose rocks, dried clay and tight switchback corners, some had to give in due to unsuitable bikes.<br />
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Descending Doi Mieng was as hard as ascending and luckily everyone made it back to the hotel safe.<br />
Spoilt by the tasty food at lunch, we unanimously decided to order home cooked dinner again.<br />
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After breakfast, we packed up and returned to Chiang Mai. The group stopped at the infamous Cafe 32 but yours truly missed the spot and was almost 50 kilometres ahead.<br />
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It was time to bid farewell to Kemensah lads, Sam, Shija, Robert, Samantha and Nulhisam. That ended their adventure while Dato and I, joined by Datin Geraldine Chin continued our adventure.<br />
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Our first coffee stop at this beautiful cafe in Chiang Dao, a district that is known for local wines production. Also known for one of the site chosen for BMW GS Trophy 2016 challenge.<br />
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Just as we turned to the intersection, this little China town really caught our attention. The Chinese writings and decorations were so obvious.<br />
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Dato planned the route to Doi Angkang through the back country road, it was pure pleasure riding pass small settlements and numerous viewing points.<br />
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All hotels and lodging houses were full, so we decided to ride on till the next town and rest. Before leaving, we had an early dinner at the only muslim restaurant there. The food was excellent and we left quite late but happy.<br />
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The road descended from Doi Angkang was the steepest with tight switchback corners and hairpins. As if that was not challenging enough, it worsened by the ongoing road repairs. The workers carelessly smear tar all over the road thus vehicles are squeezed into single lane going both ways.<br />
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Just before dark we managed to check in at Auangkham Hotel by the road side, cheap and very basic.</div>
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The scenery was breath taking all the way and occasionally we stopped to take pictures. I made a few friends with local kids when I presented them with soft toys. The smiles on their faces were priceless!<br />
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We had lunch at Mae Sae Long, Chinese settlement and Dato narrated that they immigrated during Mao Tze Tung regime.</div>
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Doi Tung is a famous tourists' stop, well known for its coffee and flower parks. The cafeteria was very clean and crowded. We opted to drink coffee at the cafe and I was introduced to a delicious macadamia cake by Datin Gerry. Thanks for the head up!<br />
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The twisted mountain roads took us to The Golden Triangle, intersection of three countries' borders namely Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. This area used to be known as main opium producer but now it is a main tourists' destination.<br />
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It was pure bliss as we were riding along the mighty Mekong river as well as through mountain range, only occasionally interrupted by road construction, widening and repair. </div>
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As we descended from a mountain range, the rays of sunset lighted the colours of the landscape of Thailand highland. </div>
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Chiang Kong, a border crossing town to Laos which was divided by Mekong. We stayed at a nice chalet, Ibis Styles Chiang Kong Riverfront Hotel.<br />
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As soon the sun rose, we rode out of Chiang Kong heading toward Phu Chi Fa. We begun by hugging the Mekong and slowly headed into the mountains.<br />
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Phu Chi Fa is one of the must visit in Thailand, the beautiful high country with spectacular scenery. A revisit had already been planned in the time of writing this post.<br />
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Route 1148 is another popular biker' road and a newly constructed cafe with similar name. This Dato's favourite route, I tried to keep up but left in the dust. I hardly see the brake light on, meaning he was fast and furious swerving and carving the switchback corners.</div>
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I admired Datin as a pillion because not many could handled that speed especially if you are a rider too. Soon they disappeared from my sight and yours truly continued at my own pace which was slow. </div>
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It was already dark when we arrived in Nan, and we decided to check out its night market. We were searching for halal food but found none.<br />
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Leaving Nan heading to Chiang Mai, Dato suggested we tried a new route 1091 and it was quite a ride. The road was narrow but less traffic and since it passed through the national park, the scenery was simply awesome.<br />
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Pleased with the 1091, Dato suggested following on to 1251 and 120. I had to give credit to Dato for his route planning while on the go. But of course, he is a pilot who had in built instinct and capability. I was enjoying myself and captivated by the amazing landscape passed me.<br />
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My appreciation and gratitude to our leader Dato Capt Nik Huzlan & Datin Geraldine Chin and fellow riders Robert Cheong, Nulhisam, Sam Jamaluddin & Shija, Apo Apolah & Missus, Pok Nik, MG, Samantha, Sharman Isa, Hajiee, Haniff, Kamarul & Jaman.<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-56775135105621244302016-09-21T03:12:00.002-07:002016-09-25T23:59:29.811-07:00Simanggaris Border Post - Boleh bah asal kao tahan!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The trail to Simanggaris had been a buzz amongst four wheelers crossing to Kalimantan from ulu Kalabakan. It is rated as one of the most challenging hard core off road driving even for a modified four wheelers.<br />
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Ruly Sibat Masiga, one of the officials and organisers for 'Road to Simanggaris' has kindly included yours truly to join Tawau Big Bikes Owners Club for an attempt to cross the border using motorcycles.<br />
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Fast forward to 14 September 2016, I rode all the way from Bintulu till Keningau. It was late so I decided to overnight and continued my journey early the next morning.<br />
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It was almost 7 am next day, I rode out of U Stay hotel and headed to Tawau via Kalabakan road.<br />
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The road from Keningau to Sook was built for bikers, the uphill and downhill twisties were mesmerizing. I tried my best to swerve through the corners but in vain because my bike is on knobbies.<br />
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Riding high amongst the clouds, on a misty morning was really awesome. The cold wind rushing through the helmet and rock ballads blaring from my ipod was captivating. It was like being in a twilight zone or an expression 'out of this world' feeling.<br />
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Upon reaching a small town, Sepulut, the road worsens with uneven surfaces, pot holes and land slides. The tempo of relaxed turned to defensive riding, avoiding and riding through the pot holes and road repairs. I passed many heavy laden logging trucks and I swear that they are responsible for damaging the road. The bad and harzardous road condition continues till Kalabakan round about that is where the log ponds are situated.<br />
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At mid day I reached Tawau and finally made it to Tawau Kopitiam after a few turn arounds as I was unfamiliar with the new one way traffic flow.<br />
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The Nasi lalapan ikan and kopi tarik (Spicy rice with fish and coffee) was really delicious. Shervinton hotel is my preferred stay in Tawau due to its vicinity to a mosque and Tawau Kopitiam; a restaurant owned by my riding buddy, Hassan Nuron which is a famous bikers hang out place in Tawau.<br />
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After a good rest and hot shower, Ruly called me to the kopitiam and briefed me on our coming itinerary as well as catching up since we had not met each other for quite sometimes.<br />
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One of the boys fetched and led me to our rendezvous venue, Shell station at Taman Ria. We waited for almost half an hour and one of the riders, Jai, had not showed up. Ruly decided to depart and hope that he would catch up with the group later.<br />
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Our first stop was at Kalabakan army post, a formality to inform the authority on our group programme and route as well as submitting necessary papers.<br />
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The group rode out to Kalabakan village, and did last minute shopping at the sundry shop for rations and other necessities. We were delighted to see that Jai did manage to catch up with us.<br />
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From here on, it was estate road until the border and the group made a detour to hand out donation of old clothings to families affected by the recent fire at Kalabakan estate.<br />
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The estate road varied from gravel, hard packed clay and sandy surfaces, we were making good time. The group were then led by the estate staff to the affected fire victims. We were told that 40 families were affected by the disaster and their wooden living quarters were gutted to the ground. The fire broke out so fast and destroyed everything. Most victims could not save anything except for the shirts on their back only.<br />
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After a symbolic hand over of donation to the estate manager, the group was on our way but soon after that, the sky opened up and the rain poured down. The rain water flooded the pot holes and we just rode through the puddles. But the worse was the mist inside the helmet shield that hampered my sight and fogged up my spectacles.<br />
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Upon reaching the jungle trail to the border, there were two deep trenches which were dug recently to prevent smugglers. So it was decided that the back up car was to be left behind and we carried as much goods and rations across on our bikes.<br />
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The first trench there was a small track at the side while the second trench a make shift wooden plank bridge to cross.<br />
I was the first to attempt crossing the trench, a disaster when I lost my footing and had a tumble into the ravine. The second trench was easier as long as the tyres are aligned with the plank.<br />
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As we rode further to the border, the going got tougher. The downpours really soaked the muddy clay and the boys on street tyres paid the price. They were sliding, skidding and falling down but a good teamwork surfaced. Everyone is helping each other to overcome the troubles.<br />
They were covered in mud and tired so we took a breather before continuing the journey.<br />
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At last we crossed to the other side of the border, the group were officially in Nunukan, Indonesia. I could see the boys were relieved to see the estate road.<br />
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Just a few kilometres of estate road, the group arrived at the entrance of the palm oil estate and tarmac road all the way to Simanggaris border post.<br />
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By the time we made it to the border post about 7 pm, it was raining heavily and dark. Both commanders Indonesian and Malaysian welcomed and extended courtesy by inviting us to stay in their camp. They served us with hot tea and army rations.<br />
Our initial plan was to camp outside but unfavourable weather condition and in darkness, the plan was quickly scraped, staying in a camp was most welcome and a better choice.<br />
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Conversation continued till late night, sharing stories and getting to know each other. It rained till dawn so our return journey would be interesting and more challenging.<br />
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After breakfast, the group was getting ready to leave the camp to start our journey back home.<br />
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After group photograph with both commanders from Malaysia Kapten Nor Azlan and Indonesia Captain Nanang Sulist saw us off and bid farewell. We were greatly honoured for being welcomed as their guests and so the adventure continued.<br />
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A quick stop at a border post which was erected and officiated by Generals from Indonesia and Malaysia.<br />
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As soon we hit the mud, the ordeal begun, the sliding and skidding as well as pushing the bikes. It was really challenging for the boys and I hope they remembered to put on correct tyres for the next time.<br />
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After the steep and slippery uphill climb, everyone was talking about the coming obstacles. It would be twice as hard as the day before due to heavy downpours the previous night. Three bikes were showing early signs of breaking down, Ruly's, Malinda's and Farid's bike. Jai The Rempit King attended to all the trouble bikes but only two could barely moved while Farid's bike confirmed could not be repaired.<br />
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It worsened the further we rode into the no man's land, the puddle the previous day turned to wallows overnight, at some points as deep as the knees.<br />
Signs of fatique crept in but the spirit of adventure thickened and teamwork shown was marvelous.<br />
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Hauling two motorcycles that broke down was really tough and back breaking. The slippery mud made it so much harder because one could not plant a proper footing to pull or push.<br />
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The boys were eager posing at border post as a remembrance of this day, an adventure that they won't forget for a while until the next one.<br />
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As we exited the jungle trail, everyone was congratulating each other for the successful tour. It was a hard battling the mud, ruts, wallows, slippery mountains and single trail through the jungle. We are proud to have made it through.<br />
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The group finally came out of the estate almost at 4pm on 17th September 2016 and regrouped at Kalabakan Estate office building. It was quite late in the afternoon and I decided to rest for the night at this beautiful Kalabakan Rest House managed by Felda at RM70.00 per night. Dr Saifuzaman was kind enough to sponsor lunch for all participants, Kalabakan Fried Rice with fresh prawns.<br />
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I wish to extend my greatest gratitude to Tawau Big Bikes Owners' Club, Tawau LC Crew and Peketum for including me in their search for adventure. I will ride anywhere and anytime with you guys again in future. You guys rocks!.<br />
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Participants;<br />
1. Ruly Sibat Masiga<br />
2. Malinda Nataniel<br />
3. Dr Saifuzaman Yusof<br />
4. Hassan Nuron<br />
5. Mohd Farid Maharuddin<br />
6. Mohd Iswan Amarullah<br />
7. Muhammad Asri Amat<br />
8. Azrie Abra<br />
9. Amirullah Aminuddin<br />
10. Rafieyzan Ubi<br />
11. Bastian Abas ;<br />
12. Antes De LasSie (pillion).<br />
13. Yours truly.</div>
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-52196347521244217242016-06-01T08:13:00.000-07:002016-06-01T21:32:40.775-07:00Mabuhay Luzon.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dato' Capt. Nik Huzlan messaged me whether I am keen to join him to explore northern Luzon. I was outstation doing some work and after checking with my work partner, I confirmed. Dato told me that there was only 3 flight seats available on 25th May 2016. I called Robert Cheong to book me a seat since I was unable to access online. Everything was done impromptu without any planning, and usually no plan is always a good one. Robert confirmed my booking and I bought my airline ticket to join them in Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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We flew out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 on 25th May 2016. After landed at Ninoy Aquino Manila international airport, we took a taxi to Angeles city.<br />
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We stayed at Red Planet Hotel, settled in and rest. It was cool in the evening, we decided to take a stroll while checking out Angeles city walking street at night as well as looking for dinner. Both sides of the streets filled up with bars and clubs while young girls were calling for customers.<br />
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Early next morning we went to the www.nice-bike.com rental outlet to pick up our rented bike. Three enduro bikes, Honda CRF250L and after paying a deposit of 2,000 pesos and the rate is 1,000 pesos for more than a week rent. They kept our passport as security, and we had a bike each to explore northern Luzon.<br />
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We exited to McArthur highway, the traffic was very heavy and we averaged 45 kph only. It was really scary at first but after riding for a while, it got easier to blend into the organised chaos of traffic. There were buses, jeepneys, motorised trishaws and other road users. They stopped, turned even making U-turns as they pleased.<br />
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It was hot and the monotonous landscape of dry fields of corns was nothing to shout about. A little disappointment crept into my heart after all the hassles of battling the notorious traffic.<br />
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The locals made full use of the emergency lanes for drying maize and in some parts paddy.<br />
Robert Cheong acted as our navigator and rode upfront. He plotted the routes and planned our stoppages.<br />
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Jollibee, a local version of Mc Donald was our regular stops to quench our thirst as well as food.<br />
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Dagupan situated at Lingayen Gulf is known as the main producer for bangus or milkfish in the province of Pangasinan. There were many brackish water fish ponds all over the river and coast.<br />
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The further we rode a glimpse of good thing was imminent and the scenery got better as we rode by.<br />
Fuel in Luzon, a choice of RON 91 or 95 which is more expensive as compared to Malaysia.<br />
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Our first stop was Vigan which is about 350 kilometres from Angeles, passing Tarlac and Dagupan.<br />
Vigan is capital city for Ilocos Sur province which is UNESSCO Heritage City with well preserved Spanish colonial remains. Cobblestone walks, old mansions and horse drawn carriages are a few main tourists' attractions.<br />
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Hotels are expensive here due to tourists' high demand and the tourists are mostly locals. After hunting a few hotels, we settled for Hotel Felicidad with room rate 2,400 pesos per night.<br />
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After breakfast, we saddled up and continued our journey. The traffic got lesser as we rode further out of Vigan and it was cleaner as well as the landscape where flowers were planted along the road.<br />
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We were heading to Pagudpud. After Laoag city, the AH26 road was hugging the coast and we were enjoying the sea breeze. One of the main attraction in Pagudpud is the wind farm for electricity, the group decided to check it out.<br />
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After taking pictures of the wind mills, the next task was to hunt for hotels. All the hotel rooms were very basic and run down with exorbitant rates.<br />
We stayed at Carol and Jill place at 1,800 pesos and Dato Nik called it as cut and paste hotel. Additional rooms were constructed whenever there was demand for them. We ordered dinner and the food here was very expensive.<br />
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The next destination was Santa Ana, we rode out from Pagudpud early and looked for breakfast along the way.<br />
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Just a few kilometres away from our hotel or maybe just another junction, there was a beautiful lagoon with lots of hotels. This place is also known as Padgudpud blue lagoon and we found this place by accident when we tried to ride to the northernmost settlement.<br />
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Just for the record we rode till the track ended and Robert pointed out that just beyond there is the end most according to gps track point.<br />
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Patapat Viaduct which is 1.3 kilometres coastal bridge that winds like a snake formation connecting Illocos Norte and Cagayan Valley Region.<br />
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AH26 route continued along the beach with blue Pacific ocean in the background. We could not help ourselves stopping and enjoying the picturesque scenery.<br />
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Touched down at Santa Ana, the North Eastern most point of Luzon in Cagayan province which is a small town where naval base operation.<br />
Dato Nik Huzlan charmed the owner of Country Inn by giving us a 4 bedrooms chalet for 4,000 pesos, a good discount from published rate of 7,400 pesos per night. <br />
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We had an early dinner at the seaside while watching sunset. Our dinner, fish singang and grilled wahoo which was excellent and surprisingly cheap.<br />
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The trio decided to stay two days in Santa Ana, our plan to explore the surrounding islands and beaches.<br />
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Waking up early for island hopping, the hotel staff advised us to pack our lunch because there is no restaurant there.<br />
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Our rented boat for island hopping costing 3,000 pesos for whole day, the boat is powered by pump engine.<br />
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Our first stop at Cape Engano light house at Palaui island, I was telling Robert Cheong this must be a rich fishing ground when we saw fishermen and school of bait fish jumping out o the sea every time the seagulls dive. The crystal blue water of Pacific ocean made the boat trip more enchanting.<br />
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Palaui island was also made popular by famous TV show Survivor seasons 27 and 28. All visitors were required to register and employed a guide to the lighthouse. The light house was built by the Spanish in 1887.<br />
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It was quite a climb to the lighthouse but the track was well maintained. The reward was a magnificent view of surrounding islands and bird's eye of the cape.<br />
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Our boatmen insisted to show us the beautiful beaches around the islands, as we headed out, the sea was rough and waves as high as a metre. I was pretty impressed with the small boat which was surprisingly quite stable. The boat berthed at this white beach which I forgot the name but it is often referred as Boracay of the north.<br />
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The boatmen took us to this small settlement to see a waterfall but after inquiring from the locals we were told that not much waterfall left due to long drought.<br />
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Our next destination was crocodile island and Robert kept on asking "What crocodile?" The boatmen were confused and that ended our island hopping.<br />
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It was quite tiring when we came ashore and we had a nap till late evening. When we had our dinner at the hotel, there was an elaborate Illocano beach wedding and what a spectacular ending for us at Santa Ana.<br />
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With heavy heart, we left Santa Ana and headed to Tuguegarao, known to record the highest temperature in Luzon. The road was quite deserted and occasional small settlements. We were able to speed up and made good time.<br />
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This trading post prompted us to stop for a drink, we were having young coconuts. Dato Nik Huzlan who spoke Tagalog enquired on the towns ahead. <br />
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At a small town, Alcatal Robert Cheong suddenly braked and pointed to an old Spanish church and school.<br />
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Tabuk is a small town and we started to hunt for hotel. Dato enquired from a passer by and directed us to one. Everyone was caught by surprise seeing a decent hotel because we were expecting worse.<br />
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That night during dinner, Dato was telling me that the next day ride was going to be twisties all the way up. Our dinner, singang, local dish for fish soup was very tasty and one of the best so far.<br />
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Tabuk to Banaue, Dato read in the local biking forum since he knew a bit of Tagalog which pointed out that Tabuk-Paracelis-Natonin-Barlig-Talubin-Banaue route is only for mad motorcyclists. Knowing Dato, there is no other choice but that one.<br />
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At this small town, Robert conferred with Dato Nik Huzlan on the decision to take the route reserved for insane motorcyclists. Robert warned there was no turning back, Dato smiled and we were set to go.<br />
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No wonder this route was christened for nuts because we had seen it all; landslides, muddy road, sliperry volcanic sand, water puddles and rocky track.<br />
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It was really hard work riding this sector, we were exhausted and thirsty. There were very few settlements and we were relieve when we arrived at this small town. We ordered our drinks and the stall owner told us that he used to work in Langkawi.<br />
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The road snakes upward into the mountains and lots of road repairs as well as landslides. It was just like the logging tracks that I did as off road riding.<br />
The volcanic sand and mud were very slippery . With only dual purpose tyres, my bike lost grip and went sideways countless time.<br />
We were held up many times for road repairs and clearing land slides.<br />
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There were a few waterfalls just by the road side either small or big and a few were quite tall.<br />
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Once in the high country, we were taken aback by the marvelous rice terraces and corn fields.<br />
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Benaue is famed for its rice terraces which is more than 2,000 years old, at 1,500 metres above sea level built by indigenious people of Philippines. Foreign tourists were more visible at this town and we stayed overnight at a backpackers hostel.<br />
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From Benaue we retracked back to Bontoc and exited to Sagada. On the way out of Benaue, we made a stop at a view point and saw this wooden scooter which is used by the hill tribes for annual downhill race.<br />
This sector was fun ascending and descending the meandering highland road.<br />
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The scenery was bathed in green and gorges with crystal clear water flowing along the valley.<br />
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Located just out of Sagada city, these rock formations were everywhere, which looked sharp and jaded. It looked like lava stone formation but that was just my assumption and I am no geologist.<br />
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Sagada was crowded due to the long weekend with almost all hotels and hostel fully booked. After visiting the famed hanging coffins of Sagada, we checked in at Triple J Inn which was out of the city that charged 350 per head and we got a room each at the attic for 700 pesos a night.<br />
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Sagada to Baguio through Halsema highland, famed for the highest road at 7,400 feet above sea level.<br />
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As we rode out of Sagada in early morning, the scenery of misty foggy high country was awesome. It made you feel like riding above the clouds.<br />
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Dogs and I have this bad relationship from the past and here, they were all over the place. I couldn't hide my fear every time I saw one.<br />
The road was great except for minor repairs and lots of land slide;, boulders of different sizes were commonly found in the middle of the road.<br />
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We were ascending higher and higher, my ears are very sensitive to altitude and had to blow my nose to equalize the pressure. The highest point on Helsema highway was at 3,200 metres above sea level.<br />
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I had a mixed feeling riding this highway, the initial half was exhilarating and fun but the later sector was really a let down.<br />
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I had never seen so many cabbages in my life, jeepneys full to the roof, vans filled up every inch of the space and lorries fully loaded. Vegetable plots and smell of insecticides as well as fertilizer filled up the air.<br />
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Upon reaching Baguio, traffic stood still with traffic jams. Choked with fumes and building walls were soot black colour. We stopped and enquired a few hotels, the rate were expensive but no parking.<br />
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Robert suggested to look further up and managed to check in at A Hotel Baguio at 2,400 pesos a night with basement parking. It was decided there and then that we would check out the next day.<br />
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From Baguio we headed to Alaminos, home of hundred islands. Descending from 1,500 metres in Baguio to 105 metres in lowland, made you missed the cool ambience.<br />
It was hot and humid. Dato and yours truly made a wrong turn and luckily Robert saw us and gave chase. As we said later, we were not lost, just taking a longer way.<br />
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We reached Lucap, a small town where boats for island hopping are located. After checking in at Vista de las Islas hotel, we decided to rest. It rained entire evening till early morning.<br />
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As the rain settled down, we got a boat and did island hopping. to check out Hundred Islands National Park. According to Wiki, there are 124 islands in low tide and 123 during high tides.<br />
The first stop was Governor's island which has a viewing deck by trekking to the top.<br />
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Bats' island and there were literally thousand of bats hanging upside down from tree branches in almost all the trees in that island.<br />
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Robert Cheong was very keen to do helmet diving but the dive operator required a minimum of two divers for a session. Reluctantly I joined, I was quite unsure due to my sensitive ear drums. As I descended a few metres, my ears buzzed and I had to stop to equalise the pressure and there was nothing stopping me. The operator had staged a variety of corals, giant clams and fishes. The view underwater was fantastic and I truly enjoy the experience.<br />
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The boatmen cruised along a few islands and there were quite a few islands which had chalets and snorkeling activities.<br />
We headed back to shore and had our lunch at a seafood restaurant.<br />
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Early next morning after paying our hotel, we shot out from Lucap heading back to Angeles city. We were tracking back our previous route.<br />
The bikes were cleaned and filled up with petrol before returning to the rental shop. Our passports were handed back to us after paying the balance of rental due. We stayed in the same hotel Red Planet and it was really a luxury to have a working hot shower, clean bed and towel.<br />
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Airport transfer from our hotel by a taxi, battling Manila traffic for 5 hours and our flight at 5:00pm to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 via Airasia was on time.<br />
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Salamat Po to Dato Nik Huzlan and Robert Cheong for the wonderful experience and sharing those beautiful images.<br />
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I am enclosing a link on 15 minutes video of our adventure with permission by Dato Nik Huzlan.<br />
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I messaged Biskuit Riang to wait at a rendezvous venue which is bus stop after Department of Land Transport, Bintulu. As expected the group was half an hour late at 7:30 am and instead of 2 riders, 4 riders showed up.<br />
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We rode up to Tatau via the Jepak coastal road to avoid detour which reported a 1 kilometre queue. It was Chinese New Year eve, 7th February 2016 coupled with long holidays so the number of vehicles on the road also increased.</div>
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At Tatau, we sat for brunch; breakfast and early lunch of rice with beef stew. After refuelling and a little drama, Da Rus had a low side at a roundabout due to wet and slippery surface on knobbies tyre, we left for ulu Sangan to Nanga Merit.</div>
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This is the newly constructed road that will link Nanga Merit to Bintulu and we rode to check out the progress of the construction.</div>
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No holiday for these road workers, our group left the construction site and proceed on the old logging track. I had been on this road a couple of times and posted them in my previous postings. </div>
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A lot of changes, especially on the clearing of land for oil palm estates and settlements.</div>
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The track from Ulu Takan to Nanga Merit was in really bad condition, with deep ruts and loose boulders as big as one's head.<br />
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Another breather on top of a unknown mountain at Ta Bulan over looking the surroundings, it was a sight to behold and my prayer for it to remain for our future generations to appreciate.</div>
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The group made it safely to the destination in a good time. Everyone were excited and we hitched a boat ride to my mother in law's longhouse which is on the other side of mighty Rejang river.<br />
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After refreshing ourselves with fresh young coconuts, we just hang around and soaked the tranquility of the Iban long house.<br />
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We woke up early and after refuel, we rode out of Nanga Merit passing through open coal mine, owned by my riding buddy, Alex Stmrock Wong.<br />
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Land slides were common at logging tracks which could close up entire road especially during rainy season. This is my favourite section, riding through the mountains at Pelagus and occasional local long houses along the green forest.<br />
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This was the end of the road which is at the river bank of Rejang river, the local named this place as Kem Batu Arang.<br />
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From here onward, we hitched a boat ride to Kapit which is the capital town for seventh division of Sarawak.<br />
After haggling for a fare, we loaded the bikes into two boats and away we went.<br />
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Just when our boat was leaving, our boat men made u turn and we were interrogated by the locals suspecting us as bandits. After reasoning and assuring them that we were just off roaders that sought new trails and challenges. All ended well and I had permission to take their pictures as remembrance which seemed funny but tense at the moment.<br />
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The boatmen berthed at one of the ramp at Kapit town and the bikes were unloaded safely on land. Our first stop was looking for food stall, we were joined by the other riders from Teresang Bikers.<br />
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Rumah Temuai which is a home stay at the edge of the town which is a perfect with adequate parking upfront. After inquiring the extend of new Kapit-Song road construction, there was literally little information so we decided to check it out in the evening.<br />
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The newly constructed highway was excellent but on knobbies one must be wary on the limitations of the tyres.<br />
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Teresang riders led by Cikgu Lee escorted us to the end of tarmac road, but that was not the end of the road. We decided to trespass and rode till the end of the road.<br />
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This was the end of the road roughly two kilometres from the taramac and we were the first group to reach the end of road construction.<br />
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Since there is no connecting road, we decided to load our bike on the fast express boat to Sibu. We had to load the bikes on our own because we could not trust others. It was tricky and any wrong move will end up in total loss of the bike. The bikes were placed at the stern of the boat and tied down by the sailors. In case you were wondering, the fare was RM100 for 150cc bikes and RM200 for above 250cc.<br />
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The boat ride was very relaxing but crowded due to holiday season. We arrived in Sibu after three hours and we unloaded our bikes which was much easier.<br />
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The bikes were pushed with engines turned off for safety reason through the boat terminal. I was relieved because the difficult section of the journey was over. After hearty breakfast, we shot off to Bintangor.<br />
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We left Bintangor town and headed to Sarikei via coastal road. We arrived at noon and checked in at Li Hwa Inn, a basic lodging which I would not recommend with old mattresses and broken bathroom fittings.<br />
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It drizzled slightly in the morning when we bid goodbye to Sarikei. The road was jammed with vehicles till Selalang exit.<br />
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From here we turned left to Nyabor and surprisingly the road was good and we were enjoying ourselves.<br />
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After Nyabor we exited to Sesang passing through Malay villages and oil palm estates. The coastal route are connected by many ferries and the first ferry was crossing Sesang river.<br />
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We are the only passengers boarding the ferry, the captain was kind enough to send us across. You meet nice people when travelling. The road to Pusa is straight as a ruler and we had the whole road to ourselves. The landscape is flat and swampy; monotonous and quite boring.<br />
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Another ferry crossing Saribas river, there were more passengers and our group was lucky because we did not have to wait. As soon we boarded, the ferry sailed.<br />
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From ferry point, we passed Kampung Beladin, Kampung Spinang, Meludam and ended at Triso where we had to board another ferry.<br />
The road was very, very bumpy and there was more vehicles on the road.<br />
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We ran out of luck, the ferry had just sailed and we had to wait for almost 45 minutes. It was quite late in the afternoon, we had some refreshment and snacks at the food stall. Biskuit Riang was commenting that the fried chicken wings were very delicious.<br />
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This is the longest ferry ride that takes about 45 minutes or more depending on how fast the water current is.<br />
The road is lined by banana trees along the way and passing Sebuyau, Sebangan and Tebelu. There are few water irrigation systems along the way and just be careful passing small villages. There are old folks and small kids riding motorcycles who don't follow traffic regulations.<br />
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The last ferry ride crossing sungai Buluh and the bridge at the background will be completed soon. The road passes through Sadong Jaya, Asajaya and Kota Samarahan. <br />
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We arrive in Kuching late in the afternoon, and after checking in our hotel we had a good rest. In the morning we will ride to Sematan, the end most town in Sarawak.<br />
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Sematan at west-north-west direction, a small fishing town with beautiful beaches. There are a few resorts and home stays around Sematan that cater for one's need. This is our final destination before returning to Bintulu.<br />
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Yours truly was not happy to just turned back without seeking the endmost of the road. We followed the small road passing through Malay kampung and Selako village connected by a wooden bridge.<br />
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Finally we reached to the end of the road, which is this broken bridge after Kampung Pueh.<br />
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Imbak Canyon, one of the last remaining virgin forest right in the heart of ulu Kinabatangan which is only accessible by four wheel drives or enduro bikes. After making a call, Zamri Mahani Zam agreed to take me there. He suggested Nabawan to Imbak Canyon and exit to Telupid.</div>
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Monday, on December 27, 2015 and just before we left Keningau, Zamri told me that Nabawan route is inaccessible due to landslide. But there is another entry point at Luasong which is along Kalabakan-Tawau road. It is a long ride to Batu 8, Luasong junction which took us more than 3 hours.</div>
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We finally made it to Luasong forest reserve, all visitors had to register in the log book. The guard was very helpful, pointing the direction to Imbak and we were very grateful. After saying farewell and thanking him for the information, we raced to the direction as instructed.<br />
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We reached the junction and turned right accordingly and the trail is hard packed gravel which allowed us to race each other. I was disappointed because I thought this area was a forest reserve but instead oil palm estate again.<br />
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Another guard house ahead and we stopped to report our presence by entering personal details and vehicle registration numbers. We were dumbfounded when the guard dropped a bombshell; he said that Imbak Canyon is the other way.We should ride straight instead of turning right and yours truly had a flash vision of the grinning friendly Luasong guard's face. He must have a ball laughing at us and said "Fooled you!".<br />
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We came across a few junctions and we just followed our instinct and prayed. I was really quite apprehensive at first but the scenery and the trail riding was really worth the risk of losing oneself in this no mans land in the middle of Borneo.</div>
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You think that I was kidding? There you see for yourself, the silly grin on Zamhari's face. Our survival kit was 2 men tent tied at his bike's handle.</div>
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The trail was worse than those shown in these pictures, I couldn't take pictures with one hand at rough spots.<br />
After struggling more than four hours from the Luasong entrance, we made it to Imbak Canyon junction which is 8 kilometres in.<br />
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We came to this last post before reaching our destination, an old man approached us and advised us against continuing our journey. He told us it gets dark fast in the canyon and Zamhari was no help either. He said he goes if I decide to go.<br />
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We braved on and reached this timber camp, there was fuel but diesel so that is no good. We took a breather and proceed on.<br />
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The journey to Imbak Canyon was abandoned almost at the gateway to the destination. But looking back, I was not disappointed because it warrants another comeback. </div>
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This time around, we were lucky that we did not encounter any problem. We were poorly prepared, no proper tools, no food with little drinks. Neither one of us brought spare tubes or repair kits and worse with no machete and fire starter. We missed a junction to Tongud and instead a longer route.</div>
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This destination had been in my bucket list of place that I intend to visit when I heard that it is accessible by road. After a long break from riding and a call to my partner in crime, Biskuit Riang; we decided to pack and go.<br />
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We discussed our route over hearty breakfast, exit to Balingian via estate road. After refuel at Petronas station, Tatau we rode on and honestly I felt quite uneasy and uncomfortable when we hit the gravel track. I was jittery which could be due to long break and I lost my confidence. It got worse when we navigate flooded areas; at first I rode upfront and after almost losing my balance I stayed back. It is just like playing Russian roulette; the water masks the road's contour either normal surface or a deep crater. I saw the rear of Biskuit's bike sunk a few times as deep as waist.<br />
The further we rode, the confidence came back and it was adrenaline rush all the way. As an adrenaline junkie, I was high and enjoying the uncertainty riding through the flooded track; I even forgot my camera to record the moments which I regret very much later.<br />
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We stopped for a cup of coffee at Balingian town, a nostalgic old town. Biskuit was smiling and excited recalling what we had just been through. He was cursing himself for leaving his GoPro at home<br />
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The next fuel stop was at Petronas station, Mukah and we rode on to Pasar Sabtu, Oya which is held every Saturday near the Oya river bank.<br />
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After a bowl of prawn noodle, we continued to Igan heading to Matu on a ferry.<br />
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We arrived at Matu in the afternoon and decided to have our lunch there. It is a small town and made up mostly of wooden shop houses. The population is made up mostly of Melanau and Chinese.<br />
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Our next destination is Daro; another small town in Mukah division and we decided to stay overnight and rode out early in the morning.<br />
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It was a good decision because it allowed us time to explore Daro which is slightly bigger than Matu and mixture of old and modern shop houses. Personally I love the old shops which were build from hard wood known as belian. We even had a good time at Pasar Tani which is weekend bazaar selling wide variety of local cakes and delicacies.<br />
If you read my blog then you probably familiar the joke that I was once a rain man; so it rained heavily that morning and we had a late start.<br />
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The ferry ride across Batang Lassa to Pulau Bruit which is our destination took about 30 minutes. Yours truly had no idea how to get to Kampung Bruit which is almost unheard of until recently. It is the most remote village that is accessible on motorcycle.<br />
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This young man showed up and briefly explained how to get there, maybe it is true that angel appears in many forms.<br />
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To get to there after the ferry terminal, it is the first exit to the right on gravel road and it is straight as a ruler so we just throttled on, splashing through the puddles.<br />
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The first village we encountered is Kampung Penuai, I was surprise by the number of vehicles parked outskirt of the village. The village folks later told me that those vehicles belonged to individuals from neighbouring villages since this is the end of tarmac road.<br />
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All the settlements in Pulau Bruit are located near small rivers and we encountered numerous wooden bridges similar to this one.<br />
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The next village is Kampung Penibong, the maze of concrete pavements is getting more complicated; it goes through a school, grave yard, people's house and exits are unmarked and unexpectedly narrower. We lost our way countless time and making U turn on my Honda XR on this narrow pavement weren't easy. I recalled a funny incident whereby some ladies shouted at us from across the river because we made a wrong turn into a grave yard. Over Biskuit's FMF Bomb and my Supertrapp exhausts, we heard nothing and some of the ladies were pretty animated. I smiled while typing this because it was so hilarious!<br />
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We supposed to turn to the right using the bridge to get to the other side but instead we zoomed straight ahead and making U turn later.<br />
The concrete pavements and wooden bridges were wet and slippery and riding using knobbies is quite a challenge. Besides making U turn, cornering is quite dangerous too. We had to stop and give way if there are any oncoming motorcycles. It is just a small gesture of respect and the village folks are very friendly and helpful.<br />
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The concrete pavements are in bad conditions at certain place; pot holes, sunken edges, cracked and surfaces covered by moss.<br />
But at times, we are rewarded with beautiful and serene scenery.<br />
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The main woe of the villagers at Pulau Bruit is fresh water supply during dry season. There are quite a number of water storage tanks built by the government but not enough.<br />
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There were times I doubt whether we were on a correct route when seeing the pavement are overgrown by bushes. It looks like a single trail at some stretches.<br />
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From Petanak, there are other villages namely Kampung Salah Kecil, Kampung Salah Besar then Kampung Penipah.<br />
The main occupations of the villagers are fisherman and padi planters.<br />
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See how confusing the road system is, should we turn to the left or going straight? Biskuit kept on shouting "Turn left!" and we ended in making U turn again.<br />
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From Kampung Tekajong, there is a nice tarmac road to Kampung Bruit but no vehicle except this derailed lorry and a burnt one.<br />
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Biskuit and I reached the end of the road which is at Kampung Bruit. We stopped for drinks and light refreshment. A few villagers were curious on our arrival at their villages. We ended up making friends and learnt their way of lives.<br />
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The journey to reach the remote settlements as well as seeing and interacting with the village folks really mind boggling. Next time you come to a new place, sit with the locals and shared stories, </div>
Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-5850488309157918062015-08-11T01:37:00.002-07:002019-07-12T22:19:26.445-07:00Lusong Laku - The lost world.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Lusong Laku is a resettlement area for Penan, who is the last aboriginal nomadic people in Sarawak that sustain their livelihood by food gathering in the forest as well as hunting animals using blowpipes. Recently most of the Penan were displaced due to construction of Bakun and Murum hydro elctric dams. A permanent long houses were built by the government as a transition from their nomadic life style which is unsustainable due to depleting forest and resources.<br />
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A good biker friend, Dr Azlee Ayub who is a Divisional Medical Officer Bintulu invited me to join as volunteer for National Blue Ocean Strategy 6. One of the strategy to out reach the population that are isolated due to their remote locality or lack of infrastructure.<br />
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As planned, we departed Bintulu on 7th August 2015 at 9.15 am after flagged off. Numerous four wheels drive vehicles and a lone biker,<br />
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I rode ahead and waited for the group at Ah Loi's junction which was our rendezvous venue. From there on, we convoyed to Murum and proceed to Lusong Laku junction using a newly constructed trunk road through the mountains and scenic high country.<br />
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The scenery was mind blowing except for few stretches of oil palm plantations. Frankly, I didn't like these sections much since my bike was fitted with knobbies but the twisties were excellent with some sections of the road are damaged and dangerous.<br />
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Head count at Lusong Laku before we marched on using rough logging road. I was enjoying the off road riding and marvelous high country.<br />
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As I rode further into the interior, the temperature dropped slightly and the air was fresh and I flipped up my visor to enjoy the fresh air and smell of the wood which could be very therapeutic to restless soul.<br />
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The glimpse of building up ahead marked the end of the road got me excited in anticipation of meeting once a tribe that was difficult to interact.<br />
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There are a few home stay at Lusong Laku and the rate ranged about RM150.00 for the whole house.with kitchen and bathroom.<br />
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We arrived at Lusong Laku health centre and unloading medical equipment and logistic. Datuk Billy Abit chalet was assign as Bintulu contigent's accommodation. I t was quite a distance walk from the clinic.<br />
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I was awe and pleasantly surprise by the sight. Our chalet was overlooking a beautiful waterfall, all the tough riding and hard work oozed out and I was literally high with ecstasy!<br />
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I woke up early in the morning to catch the sunrise and taking a stroll to the Penan long house nearby.<br />
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There are four blocks of long houses decorated with local crafts for the big occasion taking place that day.<br />
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I continued my morning walk to catch the sunrise at the riverside.The peaceful surrounding and sound of the flowing water really have a soothing effect on one's soul. I stayed there until someone walked over to me.<br />
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At first I thought this was the work of some children using wooden plank and empty soda cans. The local told me that the it was a statue carved by the shaman during their ritual to ensure plentiful catch and the river would never dried up.<br />
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The health and dental examination were a huge success with large turn outs.The medical staff also did health education as well as exhibitions.The closing ceremony was officiated by member of parliament Yang Berhormat Datuk Wilson Ugak.<br />
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After the ceremony, we were free and easy in the afternoon and I took the opportunity to explore the surroundings. I learned that there was an inactive volcano crater but outgrown by tropical forest so it is not visible anymore. Another attraction is a cascade waterfall downstream which is about an hour trekking through steep slopes and I chose to do just that.<br />
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We bade farewell to Lusong Laku on 10 August 2015 at 9.15 am. It was an eye opener for me seeing the medical staff as well the teachers that served the people deep in the interior of Borneo.<br />
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Before signing off, I wish to thank Dr. Azlee Ayub and the staff of medical department for this unique and wonderful experience. I met a few of them for the first time but they treat me well and I enjoyed every moments.<br />
I put up the title as lost world because most of the land had been flooded due to the dam construction. The Penan are slowly embracing the modern way of life and solar generator is in the process of construction.<br />
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Relaxing in the warm hot spring water was very good for aching muscles after a hard day ride. We had deer meat, fish and chicken for dinner and everyone gathered at the common room for bike quiz conducted by Alex Stmrock Wong who was our quiz master. We were paired and the quiz was won by Rick and yours truly; credits to Rick who almost got a perfect score. Prize giving ceremony for motorcycle games by Andrew Yeoh and we party till late night.<br />
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Next morning, we woke up early for breakfast and checked out from Merarap Hotspring at 10:00 am. MMM is a gathering of bikers with common interest, bonding was fast and I enjoyed every moments we rode together. My bike broke down and everyone stopped and helped, that spoke volume on friendship. Thanks March Motor Madness! </div>
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-19082302489609571462015-04-01T04:18:00.000-07:002015-04-01T04:18:27.659-07:00Southern Thailand Tour on Motorcycle.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I came back from Laos, missus asked "How many times had you been to Thailand on motorcycles?". I told her that I had been there a few times and her next question caught me by surprise. "When will we ride there together?"<br />
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Our flight to Jitra booked on 2nd March 2015, and the tour started from there. My initial plan was to ride from Jitra to Pengkalan Hulu and enter Thailand via Betong. Datuk Xr Rider suggested the destinations and yours truly concurred.<br />
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We rode out from Darulaman Golf & County Resort, Jitra on the 4th March 2015 and headed to Hadyai via Sadao ICQ. The reason for the change of plan was that I had not buy insurance cover for vehicle entry to Thailand. Missus seemed happier to do shorter ride on her first day, we arrived Hadyai mid day and checked in at Grand Plaza Hotel. The hotel is located quite strategic near shopping complexes as well as halal restaurants but hotel furnishings are quite run down. Missus and I had been to Hadyai a few times so we spent the whole evening window shopping.<br />
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After breakfast, we were on our bike heading towards Pak Bara beach at Satun, Thailand. I must thanked Datuk Xr Rider for sharing this hidden gem. The place is magnificent and surprisingly quiet that defines tranquility. We checked in at Laguna Resort, chalet facing the sea within small fishermen village.<br />
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I highly recommend this awesome destination and the night market is usually on the weekends.<br />
If you are looking for night clubs or bars, this isn't the place. But walking on a beach in the evening and watching the sun set and having fresh seafood tom yum for dinner is just exactly what I was looking for.<br />
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The next morning, 6th March 2015 we continued our journey to Krabi through country road and avoiding highway whenever possible.<br />
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We arrived Krabi mid day and went straight to the hotel but the room was not ready. After leaving our luggage at the counter, we had an early lunch and headed to Kilometre 0 (Zero) at the river front for camera whoring.<br />
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In the evening, we rode out from Krabi town to explore the neighbouring places of interest. Ao Nang beach is the place for those who love to party and night crawling. The place is crowded with tourists and we sat at the beach front to witness another sunset.<br />
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Our next itinerary is Phuket which is a popular tourist destination and I had mixed feedbacks from facebook friends. I had been there but it was long, long time ago and missus was very keen. As I had mentioned in my facebook status, her wish is my command.<br />
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Riding pass small villages and stopping at road side food stalls for food and drink. There are other few tourist attractions along the way at Pha Nga.district. I could not resist to stop and photograph Thepkasattri bridge that connects Pha Nga province and Phuket island, which is next to the old Sarasin bridge.<br />
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True as warned by my friends, Phuket is crowded with tourists and the most expensive in southern Thailand. We stayed at the infamous Patong beach which is very popular amongst tourists. The beach is packed and maybe if you are the type that want to see and be seen, then this is a perfect place.<br />
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Yours truly was almost turning blue due to suffocation while in Phuket. I convinced my missus to check out early and headed to Surat Thani.<br />
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Sunday in Surat Thani with most shops closed and we just missed Saturday market which I was told quite a grand one. I brought my missus to the market and riding around the landing dock for fishing vessels. We stayed at Surat Thani at this hotel, made from recycled shipping containers which is very cool concept.<br />
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Next morning, the weather was fine and we rode early from Surat Thani to Seatran Ferry at Donsak. Tickets can be purchased at the ferry terminal 380 bahts for a big bike and the rider. It is a huge ferry and took more than two hours to Koh Samui.<br />
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Koh Samui is an island approximately 228 square kilometres and surrounded by numerous small island. There are numerous accommodation from backpackers' hostels to luxurious hotels.<br />
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Before lunch, I received a message from my riding buddy Shaharin Wan sharing location of halal restaurants. My missus and I decided to check out this restaurant which is on the other side of the island. I highly recommend Muslim restaurant for authentic Thai cooking, simply delicious and very cheap.<br />
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After a wonderful lunch, we rode around Koh Samui island experiencing awesome scenery and discovering local attractions.<br />
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Island hopping is a must when you visit Koh Samui. We chose Ang Thong national park tour which is package including pick up at hotels, food and drinks as well as snorkeling and hiking, an additional charge if you want to do kayaking.<br />
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After spending two exciting days in Koh Samui, we boarded the ferry back and continued our journey. Our next stop is Songkhla passing Nakhon Si Thammarat.<br />
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We arrived at our hotel late afternoon and spent the whole evening at nearby beach.<br />
On our way back to the hotel, hawkers' stalls lined up the street selling various items ranging from food to clothes.<br />
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From Songhkla, we headed to Pattani, Narathiwat and finally to Sungai Kolok CIQ border checkpoint to Rantau Panjang. My missus was a bit apprehensive passing through these unrest areas of southern Thailand. I manage to convince her that our chances of being bombed is negligible as compared to being hit on the highway. All was good after stopping for food and drinks along the ways when she started to converse with the locals.<br />
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By the way, I love to explore these parts of Thailand again, maybe on my own. Most of the places I passed many places that are pristine and unexplored. The accommodation and food are really cheap and plenty of attractive beaches and places to visit. I guess most tourists avoided these places due to bad publicity.<br />
After clearing custom and immigration, we were back home in Malaysia at Rantau Panjang, Kelantan.<br />
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We decided to overnight in Kota Bahru, Kelantan which is my favourite city in west Malaysia. I love the food here.<br />
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Before heading to Kuala Lumpur, missus and I voted to stay overnight at Cherating. The beach is superb and we bid goodbye to east coast. We shot out from there via Lebuhraya Pantai Timur, and witnessed many bikers doing their Sunday rides along Karak. We were doing a good pace on knobbies ourselves and arrived in Kuala Lumpur mid day.<br />
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I shall remember and cherish this motorcycle tour with my better side, we enjoyed every moments together. See you in my next ride!<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-30403406393688017302015-02-04T06:17:00.000-08:002015-02-04T06:18:15.548-08:00Sabaidee Laos.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Laos - once a country razed by a war which was not their own and sad stories of people sufferings even years after war was over. A little history of secret war between America, whereby CIA operatives secretly trained Hmong fighters in Laos in response to North Vietnam secretly transporting army and ammunitions through Ho Chi Minh trail. Laos was constantly under carpet bombings to disrupt Ho Chi Minh trail and for 9 years of bombing 2 million metric tonnes according to Mines Advisory Group (MAG). A destination which is unique with an interesting history, a must visit and best to be explored on a motorcycle. Sabaidee is greeting by Laotians and often accompanied by a smile. <br />
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Robert Cheong did a thorough research on Ho Chi Minh trails as well as the war and finally route a track which zig zags from the south to the north. The track comprised of tarmac, dusty dirt road and single track off road.<br />
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My journey started on 9th January 2015 from Bintulu and arrived Kuala Lumpur almost 9:30pm. Robert Cheong picked me up from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Plaza Hotel, Chow Kit. Upon checking in the hotel, I was told by the receptionist that my booking was for 19th January. 'Silly me!' I left my luggage at the hotel and had a late dinner at nearby stall. After a cold drink and full stomach, my brain functioned better and I decided to take an overnight bus to Penang. <br />
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I managed to secure a ticket on the last bus heading north and I was told that the bus would drop me at Hentian Juru and I could get a taxi ride to Georgetown, Penang. I stayed at Continental hotel along Penang road. I forgot to mention that I was buying Kawasaki KLR650 for this Laos trip.<br />
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On 10th January 2015, Robert Cheong and Nordin Wan Ibrahim rode from Taiping. We met at about 8:25 am at rendezvous venue at Hentian Sungai Muda. From there we rode north and stopped at Changlun for foreign exchange in Bahts as well as buying an insurance cover for Thailand. We finally made it to CIQ border in Sadao for immigration and custom clearance for our bikes at 11.25 in the afternoon. From there, we shot up to Hatyai railway station because we intended to ride and ship our bikes by train to Bangkok thus avoiding the boring highway. It costs THB 1650 for my bike excluding tip and THB 945 for first class with lower sleeping bunker. Our train scheduled to leave Hatyai at 8:00pm thus we had a few hours to do some sightseeing and bought some food and drinks.<br />
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We disembarked the train in Bangkok Bang Sue railway station at 1:55 pm and reunited with our bikes after paying tip money. Without wasting any time, we rode out of Bangkok and finally made it after a few detours. We stopped for fuel as well as quick lunch microwave wanton shrimp at PTT petrol station and Robert Cheong told us that we might have to stop for the night at nearby town before sunset. At 6:45pm we made it at Pak Chong town; a cowboy town which is famous for cattle rearing. The group checked in at Relax @ Home hotel for THB850 per night for twin sharing.<br />
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After failing to find halal food at Pak Chong Night Bazaar, we decided to enjoy coffee while listening to live music at nearby café.<br />
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Next morning we left Pak Chong at 7:45am and it was chilly around 16 degrees Celsius. The sun rose and so did the temperature, it was lot of fun riding through the country roads all the way to the border. <br />
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We reached Chong Mek, Thailand border town around 4.30pm. The border crossing was hassle free and at Laos end we had to pay THB100 for visa, THB150 for custom duty and insurance cover THB350 for a month cover for each bike. <br />
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We woke early on 13 January 2015 the small town, Pakse was beautiful though the weather was chilly. After breakfast of hot tea and roti prata, we rode on our bikes to look for money changer as well as sight seeing around the town. We had a clear view of Mekong river and the impressive Japanese friendship bridge that we rode across the previous evening in the morning light. <br />
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After settling our hotel which was LAK1500 per night, we rode from Pakse to Khon Phapheng Falls to south of Don Khong. It is a stretch of powerful rapids with several cascades which is unnavigable at this part of Mekong river. The entry fee is LAK800 per person and another LAK55000 at the Fall. The falls worth every kip, and they built several viewing platforms and transport you by electric buggy all the way to the highest point.<br />
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From the falls, we rode back to Don Det which is a popular destination for young travellers and back packers. This island is part of 4,000 islands in Mekong river and rare Irrawady dolphins could be spotted here. We decided to change our plan to stay in Don Khong island which is the biggest island of Si Phan Don (4,000 islands) instead of Don Det. We rode through a newly constructed bridge connecting the island to the mainland Laos. There are many guest houses along Mekong river and life is pretty slow and lay back.<br />
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14th January 2015 remained as one of the most memorable day of my motorcycle riding. The plan is simple, to do 130 kilometres to Attapeu via route 18A which is a short cut through the jungle. <br />
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Oh boy! we got what we came for, it is a single dusty dirt track with many river crossings. It didn't take long when I took a tumble while going uphill corner over loose pebbles. The heavy KLR was too heavy for this single dirt track and I started to regret my decision for choosing this bike for the journey. To make matter worse, I broke my windshield when it fell and the shield smashed against a column while parking. <br />
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We came to the first river crossing, the river is quite wide and the river bottom filled with large boulders which made it harder to cross using big and heavy bike. After deciding my route, I was the first to attempt the crossing. The front tyre bounced and deflected by the large boulders and I made a silly mistake of choosing a route unused by others. The rocks are covered with green moss which made them very slippery and somehow I made it to the other side. Next Nordin's turn and followed closely by Robert and we did the crossing barely. <br />
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Then we came across this massive mud pool which was even almost impassable for the local tractor transport. Nordin with the lighter bike tried but failed and had to return after a few metres. We were very apprehensive but decided to soldier on. We unloaded our luggage and route our track across through one of the deep ruts. I volunteered to give it a go and reached the other side with lot of wheel spins.<br />
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There are so many river crossings that I had lost count, and every crossing was difficult and challenging. <br />
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At the last 40 kilometres, we stopped to quench our thirst and we were charged LAK50,000 kips for 3 bottles of mineral water and 2 bottles of soft drinks. The three of us were laughing at ourselves for being short changed by one shrewd old lady.<br />
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At Attapeu, we checked in at Dockchampa Hotel and decided to have an early dinner and rest after a tiring day. We were very pleased and over joyed to have completed Route 18A which was tough and very challenging.<br />
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The next day we were heading to Bolaven plateau which is the elevated region in Champasak Province. It is an old volcano with fertile soil, famous for spectacular waterfalls and coffee. The weather is cool and temperate pine forest all along the way.<br />
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Tat Katamtok the largest waterfall and 160 metres high, this is the least touristy among all the falls since it is along Ho Chi Minh trail but new road is being constructed and soon it would not be free of charge anymore.<br />
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There are many coffee cultivations along the road, either small holdings or plantations and Bolaven coffee is well known amongst coffee lovers. <br />
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Tat Fan also known as twin falls, it is 120 metres tall and more tourists patron this plane. It is a resort with restaurant as well as coffee shop that serves fresh roasted coffee. <br />
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Tat Lo is another tourist attraction also known as cascade waterfalls. After that we rode out to Salavan city where we would spend the night.<br />
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At Salavan city, which is quite remote and we stayed at Phonexay Hotel for LAK150,000 per night. This is pricey for a hotel which is just like any guest house in Laos. After settling in the hotel, we took our bikes for a good wash. We had dinner at hotel restaurant and met Dennis, an American from WWF. Robert sought information on our next itinerary but was told not many had been to that area. <br />
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Soon after breakfast, we rode to war relic, a bombed bridge by US army in 1960s at highway 23, Laos. <br />
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The going got tougher coupled with many river crossings as well as riding up the steep river banks on loose boulders. This trail really tested my endurance to the limit and I fell a few times and the weight of the bike was too much to handle.<br />
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Certain parts of the road is so narrow that my handle bars brushed bushes on both sides and my helmet was also scratched by the overgrowths. Some parts still some original sharp chip stones that formed as pavement of the trail. I was praying hard that my tyres could hold and did not puncture on those sharp chip stones.<br />
We also crossed a few make shift wooden bridges and at one point I was riding alone on one that looked so flimsy that I was hesitant. I saw Robert, followed by Nordin riding passed me on the other side and I had no choice but to ride through regardless whatever happen. I was elated and relieved that I survived that!<br />
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There are scattered small settlements along the famous trail and we stopped at one village near a river and were quickly surrounded by curious onlookers. From Robert's GPS, it showed Xe Lanong Bamboo Bridge as point of interest. We tried asking the villagers using sign language but to no vail. Robert and I dismounted from our bikes and walked on foot to the river but could not see any structure that resembled a bridge. We were disheartened, as I rode up front I heard some one shouted from the rear. I turned my bike around and turned to the right and there was the bridge. What a sight! <br />
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We all dismounted from our bikes and the villagers were surrounding us, mostly curios and some men showing great interests on our bikes. We took out our cameras and started to shoot photographs. Robert paid LAK10,000 for each bike to cross the bridge. Again, yours truly was the first to cross and it was logical since my bike is the heaviest and the cheapest among us. I waited for both of them on the other side and managed to take pictures of them crossing this historical bamboo bridge which is 262 metres in length. I must admit that it was the epic moment and the climax after a tough ride through Ho Chi Minh trail.<br />
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We continued on and stopped to refuel at one small town and had a late lunch of sticky rice with<em> serunding daging</em> (meat floss) that I brought with me. <br />
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There is a war museum on our way out of Ho Chi Minh trail but unfortunately it was closing by the time we arrived. The caretaker allowed us to take pictures of war relics displayed in the compound.<br />
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It was getting late and Robert led us to a small town, Sepon for the night. We checked in at Tiengmalay guest house and had one room each because it is only LAK60,000 per room.<br />
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The next morning 17th January 2015, we headed to Thakhek at south central Laos on Mekong river facing nieghbouring Nakhon Phanom across the river of the north eastern Thailand. The city is quite beautiful with a lot of French influences as well as old colonial buildings. Our choice accommodation is Mekong Hotel with rate of LAK130,000 per night. <br />
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After shower and changed to clean clothes, we had late lunch of grilled fish with sticky rice. Then we walked around the river fronts and do sight seeing around the hotel. There are many cafés and hotels as well as guest houses.<br />
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From Thakhek, we rode to Gnomalat riding through beautiful landscape of karst region. The newly constructed tarmac road access to hydro station and riding twisted mountain road was a bliss.<br />
We had a simple lunch at a resort in Lao Sao, overlooking a man made lake of hydro dam.<br />
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We reached our destination at Ban Khoun Kham that was Sainamhai Resort. After making reservation for rooms, we left our luggage and rode to Kong Lor Cave at 3.05pm. We paid entrance tickets and went for a boat ride through the caves about 7.5 km long, through which Nam Hin Bun river flows. It was my first experience exploring the caves on a boat and at some places in pitch darkness except for boatman's spotlight.<br />
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Our accommodation was a twin beds chalet at rate of LAK200,000 per night including breakfast. We had dinner and went to bed early.<br />
We had a good breakfast, fresh home baked bread with half boiled eggs. The ambience of the resort was so quiet and peaceful. Robert told us our itinerary for the day, we rode through Vientiane to Vang Vieng.<br />
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We stopped to take pictures at the famous landmark 'Arc de Triomphe' in Vientiane and continued our journey to Vang Vieng. The road to Vang Vieng was zig zagging through the mountains and scenic. The group arrived at Vang Vieng late in the evening and we decided to have dinner at Nasim Restaurant. The mutton curry was delicious and checked in at Malany Hotel after dinner.<br />
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We spent 2 nights in Vang Vieng and we needed the rest badly after riding hard last few days. We were suppose to meet with the deluxe adventure group here but they were unable to make it to Vang Vieng.<br />
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Early 21st January 2015, we rode out from Vang Vieng to Phonsovan after taking pictures at an old airstrip during secret war.<br />
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We rode past through a beautiful countryside and the children weren't shy, waving to the camera. The school children were the best, some were so animated waving and jumping when they saw I was taking their pictures.<br />
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We were enjoying ourselves riding those winding roads, going up hills and down hills which seemed endless. Then we saw this beautiful lake and decided to stop for lunch at this restaurant with fantastic view.<br />
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After riding hard, we arrived at Phonsovan and headed directly to Nice Guesthouse and left our luggage at our room. Then we rode to Plain of Jars were ancient limestone jars possibly 2000 years old which remain as mystery. Archaeological theories suggest the jars were used as burial urns while local myth believe giants used for drinking rice whisky (ido-ido).<br />
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This is a bomb crater that had been preserved as a grim reminder of the horrible war.<br />
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Robert Cheong decided to take us through the loop from Phonsovan via Vieng Thong to Nong Khiaw. <br />
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The next morning we left our guest house early as the monk making their round for alms in Phosovan city.<br />
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Before that we had breakfast at this only halal restaurant here, and saw these interesting decors at an office next door.<br />
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This stretch must be the longest straight road in Laos, it goes as far as your eyes could see which is so rare here.<br />
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Honestly this loop was the best part of Laos, pristine protected forest of many national parks and clear rivers. We saw notice boards along the roads claiming the area as the tiger sanctuary in Laos but I also saw men with musket or rifle with their kills on motorbikes.<br />
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We stayed at Nong Kiau Riverside Hotel, twin beds chalet for LAK419,000 per night with breakfast. I highly recommend this place which is very clean by Mekong river with viewing balcony of the river and mountain.<br />
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On 24th January 2015, we left Nong Khiaw reluctantly after breakfast. The place is so quiet and peaceful and I loved every seconds.<br />
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We rode into Luang Prabang, a city on the confluence of Mekong river and Nam Khan which is a former capital of Laos and also UNESCO Heritage City. I noticed that this city is very clean and tidy but restaurants are quite expensive. <br />
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We finally met up with the adventure deluxe group led by Datuk Captain Nik Huzlan or facebook nick Xr Rider with Datin Geraldine Chin, Alex Stmrock Wong, Bruce Conrad, Sam Jamaluddin & Mrs Shija Ab Rahim, Shaharin Wan, Simon Saw & YY and Henry. Datuk made a booking for us earlier at Sayo Riverside Hotel.<br />
I met Danger Tom during our dinner and it was a pleasure meeting fellow dirt riders as well as sharing stories.<br />
The next morning a sudden change of plan, we were joining the adventure deluxe group on a boat cruise. The plan was load up our bikes and cruised upstream Mekong river to Pa Beng then rode together to the border.<br />
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The river cruise was really fun when good friends got together and there were practical jokes as well as funny jokes. Datin Geraldine Chin did early shopping at local market, just to make sure that the group wouldn't starve. Lots of coffee and food, not forgetting our lunch was simply delicious prepared by the lady cook.<br />
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The Shampoo Boat Cruise reached Pa Beng quite late in the evening, Datin Geraldine Chin was the first to disembark to enquire on room availability. We split into two groups, married couple stayed at chalet while others at an adjoining hotel.<br />
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We left earlier because we knew that the bigger capacity bikes would catch up with us. The ride to the border was scary with thick fog and my visor as well as spectacle misted up. There was a ferry crossing which costs LAK10,000 per bike.<br />
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Upon reaching the border, we were cleared by Laos custom and immigration quite fast. We checked in at Thai border doing custom clearance for our bikes and immigration visa. As we waited for our coffee, the adventure deluxe group joined us at Huai Kon CIQ centre. After coffee break, Datuk Xr Rider suggested that we joined them doing Route 1148 and proceed to Chieng Mai from Pha Yao. It was excellent, the winding roads and scenic all the way. Datuk Xr and others were flying through the corners.<br />
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Robert Cheong led us through Chieng Mai city and headed to Amora Hotel which he had booked earlier through Agoda. The hotel rate is THB1,320 per night for twin sharing and situated near to gateway to old city.<br />
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On 28th January 2015, we loaded our bikes on the train to Hatyai via Bangkok. We left Hatyai on 31st January 2015, Robert and Nordin went directly to Kuala Lumpur while yours truly headed to Jitra.<br />
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Double thumbs up to Robert Cheong for his excellent preparation on the routes and Datuk Xr Rider for accommodating us in his entourage.<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-42933040531457799882014-12-22T20:36:00.002-08:002014-12-23T05:23:08.619-08:00Trail To Nanga Merit, Ulu Kapit.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On 21st December 2014, my trip to Nanga Merit was postponed due to heavy rain overnight. The rain seemed to be relentless as it continued raining till late afternoon.<br />
I was in no compromised mood either, I slung my backpack and mount my KTM250 six days and I was on my way at 11:00am.<br />
This is an entry to the trail but this time I am taking another entrance to a newer track further up.<br />
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Honestly, it was a boring ride from Bintulu to Sangan on an enduro bike. But occasionally I entertained myself by pushing the limit of knobbies on tarmac while cornering. <br />
Just before Sangan town, an exit to the right which is a newly constructed road that will connect Bintulu and Nanga Merit coal mine.<br />
I rode straight through the gate, no body bothered with motorcyclists, one just have to look for the opening.<br />
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My first blunder and I was swearing in my helmet because I entered a wrong turn that led me to this log pond.<br />
I turned my bike around and found the correct track.<br />
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A steep climb up hill and on the top, a clear view of Bukit Kana. Trucks carrying timbers also plied this track so one must be vigilant. This monster truck is the king of the logging road and the best thing to do is just to stop & let it passed through.<br />
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There were only few settlements along this track, so I was on your own most of the times.<br />
Positive thinking and had a lot of fate on your bike, did help.<br />
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I was very wary of this black clay, it is extremely slippery surface w henwet. Even then, the surface was still wet at some places where the shadows were, so missing a heart beat or two when the rear wheel skidded.<br />
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The destruction of precious rain forest, giving way for oil palm plantation. How much palm oil do we really need? Sucks!<br />
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A right turn and a narrow track indicated that I was in Nanga Merit.<br />
The give away clue is the stony and sandy geological structures as compared to rich top soil in ulu Takan.<br />
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I was riding along the mountain ridges and the scenery was fantastic and breath taking from up there.<br />
Occasionally, a road marker that eliminated my guess work.<br />
I finally rode into this workshop for coal mine owned by my friend. I stopped by to ask for directions.<br />
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I reached Rumah Bdol at 2.15pm late in the afternoon. I was lost three times and retraced my tracks which is a good thing because I was enjoying myself.<br />
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The last part of my journey, I hitched a boat ride to my mother in law's house across the river. I love this track and hope to share with some of off road buddies. <br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-14347713499655075632014-11-30T06:00:00.002-08:002014-11-30T06:36:19.168-08:00Rentap Trail.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After aborting our off road riding to Mararap Hotspring, I was looking around for a nearby destination. My facebook friend. Bradley Sean posted on his timeline that they planned to Bukit Seri for the weekend. I rang up Mr Michael Pawan Mike to confirm my participation and itinerary detail.<br />
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On the 28 November 2014, I departed Bintulu as early as 6:45am and on my way to our rendezvous point that is PETRONAS Layar. I covered almost 400 km and riding on tarmac using knobbies at low speed wasn't fun at all.<br />
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I arrived 11:30am and the first one to arrive. <br />
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Six bikes comprising 2 Kawasaki KLX150 jockeyed by Anong Moh and Steed Louis, 2 Kawasaki KLX250 Michael Pawan Mike and Bradley Sean, John Biju on Demak DMX150 and yours truly Honda XR400. We rode out of PETRONAS station at 1:35pm after lunch on newly constructed tarmac road.<br />
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After half an hour riding, the tarmac ended into gravel road turning the ride to be more challenging.<br />
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At certain places, the gravel is so thick that tyres lose traction especially downhill and at the valley.<br />
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Anong Moh, our guide gave last briefing before the pack entered the off road section.<br />
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He told us that the road was just 3 months old and a few section could be very challenging. He warned us on the logging trucks and respect the locals.<br />
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We reached the off road junction at about 2.43pm and the yellow clay was hardened so smooth ride all the way.<br />
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We were lucky because this stretch is just repaired after a land slide. It had been raining heavily for the last few days and the sun shone on that day we were riding, maybe Peter McGinness' spirit was with us.<br />
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I was surprise to find a long house out of no where, Rumah Suwing which is at Teberu in Ulu Entabai. The headman was very friendly and welcomed our group and served us with refreshment. We listened to their conversation. They moved to this location during Japanese occupation to escape atrocities. They relate the hardship before the road is constructed. They had to carry their agriculture products and supplies on their backs and walked to the roadside.<br />
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While wandering around, I met this old man who is more than 90 years old and the tattoo patterns are usually worn by the brave head hunter. He is a very friendly man but modest and revealed very little of himself. I finally found the relics that confirmed my suspicion; the skulls of the head hunting. Head hunting in Iban is not so much on the brutal killing but rather killing your enemies and keeping their heads as a reminder. The more notorious the enemy was, the more respect one's earned. Keeping the heads was quite expensive because you have to do ritual every year to appease the spirits.<br />
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We came across this clear water and Louis was already washing himself in the stream.<br />
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The guys ate their packed food and your truly munching on biscuits.<br />
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This stop broke the monotony of the ride and very refreshing.<br />
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Guide is imperative doing this ride, there are so many intersections and exits.<br />
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One could lost easily and there are not many settlements along the way, not to mention petrol or gasoline or benzene.<br />
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Most of the trail here is single track! Danger is real and imagine head on with this monster logging truck fully loaded with logs while it descends downhill.<br />
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You must listen to sound of engine and see the tell tale sign such as cloud of dust. So just leave your MP3 player home!<br />
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We rode into Rumah Bukit Seri at about 5:40pm. This is an Iban longhouse consists of 43 doors and 2 hour drive from Pakan. We were welcome by the head man Tuai Rumah Jawang.<br />
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We were the uninvited guests and the long house dwellers were the most friendliest people that I ever met. Every body greeted and made small conversation.<br />
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The existing long house replaced their traditional one after it was burn and razed to the ground. <br />
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After watching the sunset and having dinner, everyone gathered at the ruai and exchanged stories.<br />
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The headman narrated the great Iban warrior, Rentap who seek refugee at Bukit Setulak after he was attacked by Rajah Brooke and fierce fightings in Bukit Sadong.<br />
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The remnant such as the trench which is about a shoulder deep still remain up on the mountain. We chatted till wee hours in the night.<br />
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The misty mountains in the morning are really breath taking and the panaromic view could be appreciated from balcony.<br />
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Bukit Setulak seen from viewing area at headman's kitchen.<br />
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I love riding in the morning, the ray of lights and cool ambience in the high country were my favourite.<br />
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We were riding the trails along the sides of the mountains. The blind corners at the brows were dangerous which required extreme due care.<br />
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We passed by this isolated timber camp and were told that we missed the exit about a kilometre back.<br />
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This was the only settlement along this track and we were pointed to the correct direction by one old lady.<br />
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The group decided to take five while viewing this magnificient scenery. While I munched some biscuits, the others ate the packed food prepared by headman's daughter in law.<br />
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Not far ahead from our stop, we met this woodman and he reassured us that we were on a right track. <br />
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The road was single track thus extreme precaution when approaching blind drop off or corners.<br />
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The oil palm trees meant we were very near to civilisation that is Lubok Antu.<br />
Later I found out that this is SALCRA plantation.<br />
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The group exited the plantation road to tarmac road 26 kilometres from Lubok Antu.<br />
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My gratitude to residents of Rumah Suwing, Rumah Bukit Seri and my fellow riders.<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-44280043679904832162014-10-03T02:12:00.000-07:002014-10-03T02:12:08.146-07:00Uncharted Territory.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have always been fascinated by the maze of oil palm estates' roads in Sarawak and most of the roads are either gravel or sandy with varying conditions. There is an unfinished road from Kuala Balingian to Kuala Tatau; I was preoccupied by inquisitive thoughts and so far there is almost no information on the road status, so the best solution is to explore that area. My other curiosity is the presence of many oil palms estates in Rejang delta and I dreamt of riding into my birth place, Kampung Penasu. By putting these two together, I planned a ride.<br />
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Since I had no idea where to begin, Google Earth in satellite mode is my only source of reference. I roughly worked out my route and just remained optimistic.<br />
I started my journey on 29th September 2014 from Bintulu after my breakfast at Sri Kandi Café, I chose my Honda XR400R with extended fuel tank for the ride. I exited Bintulu-Tatau road to the right into Semanok Estate. <br />
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As expected there is a narrow gravel road that seems to go as far as the horizon. Palm oil mill buildings complex looks odd in this out of nowhere and you could not miss it by the black smoke from the tall chimney.<br />
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The gravel road is very, very bumpy and standing on foot pegs reduced the load on rear shock absorber. Up ahead there is a ferry terminal crossing Anap river, it is a private ferry operated by the oil palm company. A smile and a friendly hello, I was allowed on board and on my way across the river.<br />
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I had to stop a few times and asked for direction to Enserupai, which is an Iban settlement at coastal area. I met a friendly gentleman on Honda EX5 and he told me to look out for signboards to Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Enserupai.<br />
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From this junction, I was told to ride on and turn left to SK Kuala Enserupai. <br />
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I got off my bike to ask what is my chance of passing through the ongoing construction of wooden bridge. The workers put a few pieces of planks and they helped me to push my bike through. <br />
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After thanking them, I was on my way again. The gravels are large and loose which cause the front wheel to wobble more but as my speed picked up, the floating sensation when the rear tyre slid for traction.<br />
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This is the dead end of the road and to continue on my journey, I need to cross the river. I walked up to the shed and saw a few security guards across at the school. They told me to cross on a boat and I had to wait for high tide to do so. It was 10.30 in the morning and they informed me that high tide between 3-4 in the evening. It was a long, long wait and making it worse I only had 2 bottles of mineral water with me.<br />
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Finally I managed to cross the river at 3.51 pm, it was a lot of hard work loading the bike on to a small fibreglass boat. My bike fell on its side and petrol sipped out while loading. The most scary part was the actual crossing the river, the bike is tall and way too big for the tiny boat and it rocked sideways and at the verge of capsizing. We reached the other side of shore by sheer good luck and I kick started the bike and rode it out of the boat literally. The boatman asked for RM20 for the fare and he told the directions to the main road leading to Kuala Balingian. </div>
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I was smiling broadly when I saw this tarmac road; this is the unfinished road that is supposed to connect Bintulu and Mukah. My GPS clearly indicated that this is uncharted yet.</div>
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The dark over casts with heavy down pour was imminent and yours truly weren't surprise because it seemed rain follows where ever I go. The tall bushes at the road sides indicate that very few traffic use this trunk road at all. I rode all the way to Mukah in heavy down pour and I was starving.</div>
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After a late lunch, I checked in at King's Inn for the night in Mukah. This is a very clean and cheap hotel only RM69.00 per night with fantastic scenery of river mouth.<br />
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There was a long queue of vehicles at terminal waiting for ferry since only one ferry was in operation. After waiting for half an hour, I boarded the ferry crossing batang Igan to Daro.</div>
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It started to drizzle all the way and turned to heavy down pours as I exited to Tebaang.</div>
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It was quite frustrating when you are given two different directions to the ferry terminals. So I decided to check both, it turned out the other one is just barge landing.<br />
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The rain got heavier and I was soaking wet.<br />
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The estate road was flooded and riding got harder without knowing how deep the pot holes and ruts.<br />
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I rode through blindly and just hoped for the best. The worse part was the water washed out the sand and leaving loose gravels which caused your rear wheel to lose traction. <br />
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It was just like doing river crossing, maintaining slow but steady speed.<br />
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This is one of many intersections of the maze, I stopped and seek help from almost everyone that I met.<br />
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I made it to the ferry terminal at 11:30 am but the ferry only sailed at 2:00 pm. It was still raining and luckily one of the lorry driver offered shelter in his lorry.<br />
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You meet nice people in many foreign places and this was one of them.<br />
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The ferry sailed and I bade my new friend good bye and the ferry berthed safely at Teka Luang Oil Palm mill.<br />
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My nephew, Abang Ajerol who works at the mill met me and narrated the direction to Kampung Penasu, my birth place.<br />
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After hot coffee with fried rice, I shot out in slight drizzle and was elated to visit my sister.</div>
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The scenery is monotonous, just oil palms all the way but the road is heaven for off road enthusiasts. I missed a few turns and making a few turn backs but it was fun. That night I stayed in my sister's house in the kampong. The tranquillity and peaceful ambience really worth every sweat and blood. Yes, I cut myself while loading the bike onto the boat.</div>
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The next morning, I was still elated and found it difficult to say goodbye to this remote but peaceful kampong but I intended to explore Pulau Beruit and Tekajong. The kampong folks told me that the place is accessible by estate roads, too.</div>
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On my way back, I met a few estate workers and new friends are made. Most of them are Indonesian and conversation centred mostly on the bike.<br />
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The ferry hands are Indian nationals and they are friendly lot and converse well in English; one of them speaks local dialect fluently too.<br />
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Some parts of the estate road were still flooded due to heavy rain the day before. I was splashing and enjoying myself. My gears were wet but who cares; my only regret was I did not bring my gopro camera to record the moments.</div>
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The rear registration plate was lost somewhere so unscheduled stop at Daro for replacement. While I was there, I enquired on route to Pulau Beruit and Tekajong. It took 3 hours from Daro so I need one full day if I intend to explore the area. So a change of plan, instead I headed home and track back to Balingian and then rode through Pelita Estate to Batu Katak, Tatau.</div>
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Surprise, surprise instead of estate road, a new trunk road is on construction but it was still fun riding through the loose gravel.<br />
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Up ahead I rode through to Bintulu and arrived late in the evening.<br />
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Stopping at Dapur Abang Mat for refreshment and meal before heading home.<br />
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How do I sum this expedition, simply fun, fun and fun.<br />
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Hehehehe............ peace yo!<br />
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Our previous Blowpipe Run attempt using under bone bikes timed 23 hours 54 minutes was very disappointing. Upon studying our previous run, the fuel stops was too frequent and too long. For my coming Blowpipe Run, I bought a new motorcycle Honda Future which is fitted with 5 litres petrol tank and averaging 280 km range. My target was to achieve 22 hours for the Blowpipe Run on kapcai.<br />
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D-day is 1st September 2014 at 0:00 hrs from cats' statue in Kuching and Sir Alex Stmrock Wong, the founder of the Run was there to flag me off. Alex was trying his best to scare me by relating the ghost story of lady in white seen flying around after Serian town. I bade goodbye to my friends and I was on my way.</div>
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The initial phase of the run from Kuching to Serian was really easy with street lightings all the way. I reached Serian in almost an hour and refuel my motorbike as well as the spare jerry can. Just when I left the Petronas petrol station, it drizzled and heavy down pours somewhere at Ranchan. The worst part was there are no street lights except for an occasional lightings at the road junctions. My vision was hampered badly, the potholes were filled with water and road shoulder were difficult to see. I was thinking to myself I rather deal with the lady ghost than this down pours.<br />
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Riding solo at night, in the rain and on an under bone motorcycle really test one's limit and I was glad that I wore a heavy duty Arai rain gear. I almost ride to the side of the roada few times due to glaring lights from the oncoming trucks. Some truck drivers just couldn't be bothered to dip their high light probably due to the fact that I was on a small motorcycle. Shame on those inconsiderate drivers! I passed Balai Ringin, Sungai Tengang and Lachau, and time seemed to pass slowly which I presumed the darkness messed up your mind. I reach Bukit Bangunan, my visor clouded by the mist and the steep uphill climb then downhill descend on wet, slippery road triggered my survival mode. Hehehe.... I got to spice it a bit to make it more interesting!<br />
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I reached Sri Aman junction in good time and my target time was within reach. I rode on at a decent speed 70 to 80 kph in the rain and only stop to refuel at Betong/Layar junction. That area is well lit and thus easier to pour petrol from jerry can. I left the empty jerry can at the bus stop and I am sure someone will pick it up for good use in the morning.<br />
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From Layar, the journey got easier since the road are wider and I slowly increased my speed to 80-90 kph. Even the road condition is so much better and I was more relax and getting more motivated. The ride went smoothly but the rain didn't stop and followed me all the way to Sarikei. <br />
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The dangerous stretch that one must be aware of are at Bukit Malam and Semangkoi; one must really slowed down and stayed focus.<br />
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I exited Sarikei junction to Bintangor and the rain eased slightly. From here on, I increased my speed and at times reaching top speed of 103 kph by gps. The road to Paradom is in superb condition, just being repaired and I was making good times. The sun rise as I reached Lanang bridge toll and I rode on through Sibu by pass to PETRONAS fuel station at Oya road.<br />
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There was no stopping from here till Bintulu and I raced all the way because this is my turf and I frequently ride on this road. I reached Shell petrol station at Similajau at 10.30 am which was a good pace indeed. Syah Azlan was there with a pair of dry, clean socks and some refreshments. After a quick change and early morning nature call, I was on my way to Miri.<br />
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The traffic to Miri via coastal road was surprisingly light and I maintained my speed. This coastal road is notorious for its bumps and straight line. I saw my gps light dimmed and soon died out, I know that the power was disconnected but I am not stopping because I want to keep up my pace.<br />
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Paizol Intruder, my riding buddy was supposed to wait for me somewhere at Luak but he was no where to be seen. I shot out to Miri and stopping for fuel at PETRONAS after Saberkas. While fuelling up, a black Honda Future pulled up and it was Hussin VOG who was suppose to be my partner but declined out last minutes because his vacation leave was not approved. I was starving so I bought instant noodle Mamee in a cup. While finishing my noodle, Pazol rode in and handed two pieces of burger and isotonic drinks. I was very thankful to these riding buddies and Pazol commented that I might break the 20 hours for this run. After saying sayonara and off I went to Sungai Tujuh, border check point to Brunei.<br />
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Once reaching Brunei, I opened up my throttle and go as fast as I could and exit highway to Tanjung Maya through Lamunin. This is a famous short cut to Kuala Lurah check point and exit Brunei to Limbang.<br />
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From Limbang, I was really, really tired and having difficulty to focus and yawned frequently. I stopped by the roadside and drank as much water as possible. This is the point where the body seemed to give up. <br />
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From Pandaruan, I rode into Temburong, Brunei and exited at Labu checkpoint into Lawas. I planned to fill up at Sipitang so the journey continued. I was pretty sure that my time frame was achievable and I was spirited and my energy recharged. <br />
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By the time I reached Sipitang, I was so high on adrenaline and very, very determined to finish the run in a good time. This was my last fuelling stop and I raced towards Kota Kinabalu taking advantage of remaining day light.<br />
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Before Beaufort, the trees and the surrounding fades into the twilight. This is the time I hate most riding and making it worse the traffic was heavy. I swerved through the traffic and upon reaching Papar, the traffic jam got worse and packed on both sides. It was very frustrating to manoeuvre through the traffic jam and it slightly eased at Lok Kawi. <br />
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From Putatan, I sped up and by the time I was in Kota Kinabalu, the traffic was getting heavy with evening crowds. I turned into the KK Espalanade which is a waterfront promenade and made my way to marlin statue. The time was 19:38 hours that is exactly 19 hours and 38 minutes from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu on Honda Future.<br />
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Aki Anishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11072734656753384660noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711430902068425890.post-55037664534929159162014-06-13T22:06:00.000-07:002019-01-14T03:58:31.294-08:00Bario - A Never Ending Story.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Peter McGinness, one of my riding buddies decided to do Bario and I quickly agreed because Bario is one of the best off road trails in Sarawak. I prepared 2 bikes; KLX250S for him and XR400R for yours truly. Biskuit Riang, Cikgu Adeng and Jebat Junior decided to tag along but Cikgu Adeng could not make it at the eleventh hour. <br />
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Before the journey even began, Biskuit Riang broke his oil filter cover and almost could not make it either but through persistence as well as some ingenuity, it was repaired.<br />
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I rode over to fetch Peter at Studio 8 Inn and Biskuit Riang joined soon after but Jebat was not in sight. A telephone call confirmed that he was still at his house, so we proceed to fuel up at Shell station in Similajau coastal road and met him there. <br />
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We finally rode out at 7:30 am and reached Bekenu for brunch. I told the guys to eat for breakfast and lunch and last minute preparation before we shot out to Lapok. After fuelling up at PETRONAS station at Bekenu junction, I took them through Bukit Peninjau road and the road is rough as always with potholes, badly damaged tarmac and gravel. I saw Peter smiled and giving a thumb up.<br />
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We arrived at Lapok and after the refuel, rode off about 11:00 am.<br />
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We exited tarmac road to Samling logging tracks. The logging track is rough after heavy rains in the last few days. Deep crevices and big boulders all over the tracks.<br />
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As expected the logging tracks was very active with heavy traffic after the long Gawai holidays coupled with good weather. <br />
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The group arrived at Sky View Café just before Kilo Ten Camp about 12.45 in the afternoon.<br />
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We had some refreshments and refuel again.<br />
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There are more settlements nowadays along this logging track as compared to my last visit in 2012.<br />
Soon after this, Kawasaki KLX250S that Peter rode developed mechanical faults. I suggested to abandon the ride but Peter insisted that I lead the rest of the group to Bario.<br />
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After a brief rest on this gorgeous Long Selungo, this is our last fuel stop and the group decided to ride on to Bario. Personally I was not thrilled to ride in the dark but I never back up from any challenge yet. </div>
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We managed to reach the junction of the new road late in the evening with some light left and I was thankful because it is also new and unfamiliar to me.</div>
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From here on, we struggled in the dark and it rained mid way, turning the mushy road surface to puddles and deep wallows. The mud are so sticky that at some points knobbies do not help either, the bike skidded and drifted sideways, especially downhill. I could hardly lift my boots with the mud. My bike stalled a few times and kick started the bike was a great hustle indeed. </div>
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My XR head light is almost useless and Biskuit Riang shared his HID light. We were making slow progress and I made one wrong turn into one of the block road, luckily there were some people working and they redirected us.</div>
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It took us 5 hours and reached Bario at 10:30 pm. It was one of those extreme ride and drained all our energy. I could hardly get off from the bike and my riding boots weigh like tonnes.</div>
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We rode straight to the lodging place and called out the care taker of Nor Zara Lodge Ms Amie (+60105905319) She showed us our room and she was kind enough to cook instant noodles for us. After dinner and shower, we retired to bed and woke up at 9:30 am.</div>
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We rode around Bario the whole day and many of the roads were muddy and some unpassable due to recent flood according to the locals.</div>
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The next morning, we rode out of Bario at 7:30 am after breakfast, the weather was fine and we were enjoying the scenery. </div>
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The road was so much better compared to the previous night when we passed this way.<br />
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The sunny weather the day before dried up most of the track, thus an easier ride for us.<br />
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The logging company were in the midst of repairing and resurfacing the logging track, soon the road to Bario will improve. We reached Lapok junction and rode on, I bid goodbye to Biskuit Riang and Jebat Junior at Bekenu because I am diverting to Miri to sort out the faulty KLX250S.</div>
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For the record, I took 10 hours to Miri while Biskuit Riang and Jebat Junior did 12 hours to Bintulu.</div>
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