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If any of my N&W friends have done a trip to Borneo (Malaysia and Indonesia) I am trying to plan a 4 week trip in March and would love any advice, suggestions, recommendations. I want to see birds, orang-utans, do some hiking and she especially wants to eat the local food as much as possible. We are relatively young (mid 30s) so no problem with activity level.

Thanks in advance if anyone has gone and wants to share. You can PM me or reply in this thread.

Geoff



Dec 11, 2013 at 10:51 AM
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My advise is to travel with an ophthalmologist...I am happy to volunteer
There may also be the opportunity to see some unique cats....just sayin'
Eric



Dec 11, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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eyelaser wrote:
My advise is to travel with an ophthalmologist...I am happy to volunteer
There may also be the opportunity to see some unique cats....just sayin'
Eric


I don't know Eric what happens when you mix 2 dentists and an ophthalmologist on a river boat Not to mention if you bring your wife and mix in some business, financial sense....could get crazy!!



Dec 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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arbitrage wrote:
I don't know Eric what happens when you mix 2 dentists and an ophthalmologist on a river boat Not to mention if you bring your wife and mix in some business, financial sense....could get crazy!!


You start singing "Proud Mary"



Dec 11, 2013 at 11:35 AM
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what happens when you mix 2 dentists and an ophthalmologist Looking down in the mouth

sorry

On a positive note, it sounds like an amazing adventure!

Tim



Dec 11, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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I just wikipedia searched what cats are on borneo. Looks like the coolest would be the Sundra Clouded Leopard and then a bunch of smaller cats. Here is the list. I will have to look into cat opportunities.

Neofelis diardi Sunda clouded leopard
Pardofelis marmorata Marbled cat
Catopuma badia Bay cat
Prionailurus planiceps Flat-headed cat
Prionailurus bengalensis Leopard cat
Felis sylvestris catus Domestic cat

I'm sure I can locate the last on the list on my own



Dec 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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Ted ellis wrote:
You start singing "Proud Mary"


I wouldn't rule it out Ted......



Dec 11, 2013 at 12:38 PM
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You guys are making way too much money to be able to go that length of time at your age!! There must be a lot of bad teeth your way!!! I have no suggestions, other than if you find some good stuff, please share! I'm envious!


Dec 11, 2013 at 01:54 PM
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DonGut wrote:
You guys are making way too much money to be able to go that length of time at your age!! There must be a lot of bad teeth your way!!! I have no suggestions, other than if you find some good stuff, please share! I'm envious!



Have you heard of the acronym D.I.N.K. ?



Dec 11, 2013 at 05:29 PM
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Hey Geoff:
I hope you go.
I hope you have a great time.
I hope you get some killer shots, and
I hope you share them here... ~ Ron



Dec 13, 2013 at 06:57 AM
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surfnron wrote:
Hey Geoff:
I hope you go.
I hope you have a great time.
I hope you get some killer shots, and
I hope you share them here... ~ Ron


Thanks Ron, I guess no one has gone to Borneo on the boards here but my plans are taking shape and the trip is a go



Dec 13, 2013 at 08:19 AM
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I believe Frogfish made a trip there recently but I can't find his exact post; he has too many. :-)

Sabah (Malaysian state on the north of Borneo aka Kalimantan Island) has a famous orang utan rehab place that allows you close encounters with semi domesticated rescued orang utans.

Security situation in Sabah may (or may not) be good. Check current situation.



Dec 13, 2013 at 04:36 PM
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Sounds like an amazing adventure, Geoff! Judging by your work over a few days in Haines, I'm sure you'll come back with months worth of incredible images to share with us


Dec 13, 2013 at 05:34 PM





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