Longboat

February 3rd 2014
Bantang Ai Longhouse – accessed only by boat this was such a peaceful setting overlooking the lake. A longboat ride down the Lemanak river took us to a traditional Iban longhouse. The Ibans were a fearsome tribe of head-hunters in days gone by but fortunately are farmers today! We were greeted with the ceremonial Ngajat dance followed by lunch, rice wine, whiskey and unexpectedly a bit of an Iba ... read more

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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

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We are embarking on our 6 week adventure on the 5th of January. First flying directly to Dubai and staying for 2 days. Then we fly to Shanghai for 3 days, to Xian for 2 days, to Beijing for 4 days in which we are meeting up with Amy on the 12th. We then fly from Beijing to Hong Kong for 3 days, to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) for 2 days, to Kota Kinabalu for 6 days, to Kuching for 6 days, to Bangkok for 4 days, then we are travelling overnight on a train to Chiang Mai. Staying in Chiang Mai for 3 nights, then on to Phuket and then have a transfer to Kao Lak for 6 days. Then we fly to Bangkok, then ... full info

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4th February 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Malaysia
We love the long boats. Great memories

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