Saturday, March 20, 2010

15.3.2010 - The rugged tracks

After the long wait, we were finally getting somewhere. 12 of us packed into a single Hilux (yes you read this correctly). The Fear Factor sticker on the Hilux gave some clue of what to expect along the way.

It started well as we waved goodbye to Lawas.

As the Hilux turned into the logging track heading to Ba Kelalan, the back passengers transformed into a team of surgeons (some may want to call it Satria Baja Hitam). Terpaksalah. Otherwise we'll be eating dust.

Had a stopover for lunch at Merarap (I think that's the name).

The little restaurant out of nowhere served really delicious food. Or was it because we were famished after 2 hours of bumpy ride a.k.a. free massage.

The super-friendly Pst Jubilie quickly made friend with the local pastor who looked like a character from the Pirates of the Caribbean. And he got a pair of shades as a welcoming gift.

Pee break along the way.

Our taste of Borneo Safari off-road adventure.

Opps...

Skidding down slippery mud is no fun.