Heading Upriver Via Longboat
Stuart and I hired the longboat to visit a Penan village that we heard produces the best parangs (Bornean machetes) in the highlands.
From: Asia » Malaysia » Sarawak
During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... [read more]
During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... [read more] Blog: Coast to Highlands Overland (Part 1)
Date: November 15th 2005
NOTE: In order to save time, these writings are straight out of my journal. This is Part 1 of 2 about a long overland trip from the coast of Sarawak deep into the interior highlands via foot, longboat, and 4x4. No tourists were seen during the whole 3-week journey. 11/17/05 -- Miri to Long San to Long Baku Yesterday Stuart (a Welshman) and I hired a man to bring us from Miri (on the Coas ... read more
Date: November 15th 2005
NOTE: In order to save time, these writings are straight out of my journal. This is Part 1 of 2 about a long overland trip from the coast of Sarawak deep into the interior highlands via foot, longboat, and 4x4. No tourists were seen during the whole 3-week journey. 11/17/05 -- Miri to Long San to Long Baku Yesterday Stuart (a Welshman) and I hired a man to bring us from Miri (on the Coas ... read more
