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April 25th 2009

Published: May 3rd 2009

When you look one in the eyes for the first time, it happens. In the wild; in their home… It’s like looking into the eyes of a friend, or some long lost relative that is elated to make your acquaintance. A sense of connection bridges the gap of species difference, and millennia of evolution and biodiversity are summed up in one moment, by one feeling. And one look deep into a mother’s eye... Read Full Entry

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3rd May 2009

natanoja
Astrid Leoni

nice
great blog! it's smart to take a picture of the raft before you put the camera on the plastic bag :)

3rd May 2009

Joann
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An Amazing Journey
Jake and Meg This journey is coming to an end. We can't tell you Jake how much we have enjoyed your blog. Also how much we appreciated the time and effort that goes into doing something like this. Through your eyes we have come along on this adventure. Love Joann

19th June 2009

Sam
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Amazing
Hello! I am seriously interested in doing something like this - how much was your 2days/1night tour if you dont mind me asking? Sam.

23rd June 2009

JakeEd1
jaked1

i think it was about $40 US per person- includes meals... totally worth it

23rd June 2009

anonymous
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Awesome man that is extremely cheap for something so amazing. When you say you booked the trek was it a formal booking or did you just negotiate a price? Also wondering how expensive it was to travel from malaysia to bukit lawang? Thanks heaps for your initial reply, i look forward to this one!! Sam.

23rd June 2009

JakeEd1
jaked1

Well the trek itself was very informally arranged. A licensed guide got on our minibus while we were on the way to Bukit Lawang from Medan... We got there from Penang, Malaysia by ferry boat ride. I think that was about $20 or so USD (six hours).. and the five hour minibus ride (also informal and negotiated at the pier) was only $10 USD each for three people. Be prepared to bargain- very hard with these guys. Gang up with other travellers to cut the cost- BL is the only place people are going in that area of Sumatra so its easy to do. Good luck!

24th June 2009

anonymous
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thanks heaps for your help mate. Im super pumped knowing i can experience this without selling one of my kidneys!!

16th February 2010

pPamela
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Do Not Pick your Guide on the bus
Hi, Strongly suggest you wait until you arrive in Bukit Lawang before choosing a guide. These guides on the buses are called 'hunters' and hated by everyone in Bukit Lawang. Get to BL and settle in and then scount around for a good guide with experience who wwill look after you if anything happens whilst you are in the jungle. Pamela who goes to BL regularly.

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