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| posted by Paps of Jura 480 days ago |
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Off there for Easter.. any tips of must do things ?
Can I dive there ? Is it any good ?
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| posted by xpat-Aussie 480 days ago |
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Climb, climb some more, then after that, do some more climbing... all the way to the top!
"...and once you have tasted flight,
you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,
for there you have been and there you long to return...."
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| posted by Lola 480 days ago |
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Orangutan sanctuary at Sepilok. Go go go!
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| posted by puyi 480 days ago (edited 480 days ago) |
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take wet weather gear and a jumper for the top its coooool
darren rudd is and never was a sinophile
but the reports were a smoggy mistake
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| posted by ServerGuy 480 days ago |
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I was there a few weeks back, even though the weather forecast said rain every day, we did not have a drop.
We have also gone to see the Proboscis monkeys, which is a good day out.
The North Borneo railway is not running this year, due to track replacement works (sound very buch like British Rail !!!).
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| posted by the doodler 480 days ago |
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Yes, you can dive, but apparently visibility and coral/fish aren't so good. There's a marine park near there and several companies take groups out. However, it's more for beginner divers. I read somewhere there's a seasonal problem with jellyfish?
Go over to Sipidan/Mabul.
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| posted by skinny 480 days ago |
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oh paps, if you're planning to go to the orangutan sanctuary, you may want to book the domestic flight ahead of time. i couldn't go when i was in KK because all flights were full.
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| posted by ServerGuy 480 days ago |
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We had the same problem getting over to the sanctuary the other week.
This is another one attached to one of the hotels down the cost from KK. It normally only allows its own guests in, but if you ask you may get in. The in-laws managed to get in the other week.
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| posted by Paps of Jura 480 days ago |
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Ohhh is it not just overland travel ???
See if I have to make too much effort to do anything I won't be arsed.. I just want a sunlounger a good book and a man to rub cream into my back ...
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| posted by ServerGuy 480 days ago |
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You can do it overland, but it would take ages.
Even if you get a flight, I seem to remember it leaves around 7am (ish)
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| posted by Mr Benn 480 days ago |
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Went about 3 years ago Paps. I think its the Shanrgi La Rasa Ria (?) that has its own bit of rainforest with Orang Utans which I though was great. Worth a trip IMHO.
Plenty of diving around the outlying Islands, usually a 15-20 min fast boat trip away. Well, it had coral reefs and plenty of multi coloured fish so as far as I was concerened it was good!
What the f*ck have you done lately?
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| posted by CiderQueen 478 days ago |
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We were in KK last month. Sepilok we visited 5 years ago and it was a great day, wanted to go again this time with mum and dad but a) flights full b) hotel pick up 5.10am c) was going to cost around $1500HKD just for the flight...mega expensive. Once we'd covered the flights were full with the travel agent she told us about the Shangri La Rasa Ria hotel that does daily feeding 10am & 2pm. Normally it is for the hotel guests however they do allow outsiders in if you call in advance, it's around $150 entrance fee - well worth it.
There's also a Sunday market but we were too busy chilling out to go there.
Have a great hol Paps
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| posted by Paps of Jura 478 days ago |
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Ohhh looking forward to escaping the cold and getting me vertical on a sun lounger for five days !
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| posted by CiderQueen 478 days ago |
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Do make the effort though to go to the Rasa Ria, the orangutans are well worth it.
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| posted by Paps of Jura 478 days ago |
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Will try my best.. we are staying at a Shangri La not sure which one tho... it could even be that one
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| posted by spannermonkey 478 days ago |
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Originally posted by Paps of Jura
Ohhh looking forward to escaping the cold and getting me vertical on a sun lounger for five days !
being vertical on a sun longer for 5 days sounds painful. Recommend you try horizontal.
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| posted by Paps of Jura 478 days ago |
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Ooooo yeah your right... might get a bit tiresome standing verical for 5 days
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| posted by hongkonger 478 days ago |
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have stayed in Rasa Ria few years ago (just after it opened) recommended. If you interested there is also a massive cave (bats) nearby, you can take boat trip to the entrance, then paddle boat tour in the cave by tour guide. Return on boat or hike through jungle.
We will consume 85 million barrels of oil today, what's going to be left for tomorrow?
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| posted by CiderQueen 477 days ago |
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Take some ringott with you. As always you can sign in the hotel and pay by c/card at the end of your stay.
Have a good one!
We're going to KL for the Grand Prix so no sun loungers there, just an action packed long weekend!
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