Sweat, Leaches and a Really Old Rainforest

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March 27th 2007

Published: March 27th 2007

It’s nearing the end of my time here in SE Asia and although there are still hundreds of places I would like to see, I only have time for a few short trips. One of the places left to visit is Taman Negara, the world’s oldest rainforest located in the Malaysian province of Pahang. This area of the world has never been affected by an ice age nor does it have any active volcanoes. This has allow... Read Full Entry

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The vine

Hands down the craziest vine I have ever seen

A fallen bridge

Walking over a natural bridge on the way to Lata Berkoh

Hanging out

A tree hanging out over the rainforest river

Tree #1

Best tree we found on the hike to Lata Berkoh

Swimming hole

Nice little swimming area along the river (water isnt dirty...just muddy)

Leech Photo

I got covered in leaches bending down for this photo... not pleasant

Canopy from the bottom

Looking up at the sky through the thick canopy of Taman Negara

Jungle Train

View from the "Jungle Train" on the ride south back to Singapore

2nd April 2007

Doug/Dad
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Wow
Pictures are incredible Steve. You've had quite an experience, and you should be very proud of what you've done and seen. I know we are very proud of you.

2nd April 2007

Alexandra
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Wow Steve, those rainforest pictures are incredible! Looks like a great way to end an amazing trip! See you soon (after exams....:| )

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