Jungle Adventure

 Lucas wasn't home on the day that we gave the first presents, so we kept some for a time when we were all together.

On our second day, it was time to venture into the jungle to find orangutans in the Semenggoh Nature Reserve, a sanctuary built to care for and rehabilitate the orangutans, with the ultimate goal of eventually releasing them back into the wild.

Google maps showing where the centre is

Linda's All Trails map showing where we went




As it was a little way to get to the viewing area we decided to take the buggy to ensure that we got there quickly.







We spent over an hour waiting and listening for any movement. During that time, Heidi searched for other animals to take photos of.



Unfortunately, they were not hungry and the centre closed for the middle of the day. We decided to visit a local shopping centre for lunch and pick up some essentials.


Lunch at SCR (Singapore Chicken Rice)


Linda and Heidi chose Tofu and Kailan


Outside the shopping centre, there was a huge mural of the last ring ladies of Sarawak



Heidi with her "essential" purchase.


On the way back to the wildlife centre, Ann showed us around the area.



We had everything crossed in the hopes that when we returned in the afternoon that we would catch a glimpse of an orangutan.



We were in for a real treat.

After waiting for a while and looking and listening, Bianca crept up to Mum and I and quietly said I think that I might have spotted a baby in the tree. Sure enough, there it was quietly watching us all!!




It then made its way down to the platform, where they had left a bunch of bananas and a coconut.












We were then blessed when a second, much bigger one came down for a much larger meal.


Milk moustache


Eating eggs







The crowd watching these gorgeous animals











More wildlife we spotted - a microbat


This is the information about Saiful (or Saipul) - the youngest of the 2 we saw, and Edwin, the second and large male that we saw.






Ice creams from the ice cream man - these were delicious!


We may try this next time - a popular ice cream sandwich - ice cream scoops in a bun



Facade on the outside of a shopping centre on the drive into town (after the rain had abated).

Linda's All Trails map showing where we walked


Parked in the shopping centre near the waterfront.



India Street


Daru Hana Bridge


Pak Tambang - a tribute to the boatmen who ferry passengers across the river for a small fare.






Some information on the significance of the crocodile - https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/484331


This was a gorgeous Malaysian folktale, wrapped around a wall near the waterfront.


Eagle eyes in the family (or friends that picnic/eat with us) may spot why I took this photo and included it in the blog?


Art work in the making






All of the raw food on offer - including frog's legs



After dinner, we enjoyed a wonderful stroll along the Sarawak River.







The top of the bridge represents the Hornbill


Linda's All Trails showing our drive into and back out of town (Kuching)


On the drive home, we caught glimpses of gorgeous light displays on the lampposts and along the side of the road. They were a little difficult to capture; however, Linda managed this shot.


Comments

  1. Ron B19 June 2025 at 11:24

    What a wonderful action pact day you had. Lots of different experiences. I'm pleased to see Lucas. He hadn't appeared in any previous photos.

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    1. BenjiBiBi20 June 2025 at 19:14

      Lucas has been working every day and gets home late
      Our action packed days are thanks to Bianca and her organisation with Ann

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