Yayyyy it’s time for Episode 3 and the finale!
Just a recap, I had the opportunity to venture on a sponsored trip to Sabah, Borneo courtesy of Mayflower Holidays. Oh and, I brought one of my girl friends Jacquelyn along with me to experience the adventure too!
Read about Episode 1 [here] and Episode 2 [here]
Okay so we finally got our bums up at 6am in the early morning to live our last moments in the wilderness of Borneo. Packed up with a heavy heart and headed to the lobby for our breakfast.
Right after breakfast, we headed down to Sepilok, where the very popular Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre was located. The rehabilitation process has 5 steps – admission, quarantine, nursery, outward bound school and survival training. It’s time to check out those Orangutans yo!
Sepilok is where orphaned and injured Orangutans are nursed to return and fend for themselves back into the wilderness. This rehab is a primary lowland forest, a fine showcase of Borneo’s remaining rainforest – almost like the real one yet very user-friendly too!
When we entered, there was a rather grim looking security guard holding up a ‘SILENCE’ signage of which he waves at people’s faces, should they be making unnecessary loud noises. This is because noises of people chattering or children screaming might frighten the Orangutans away.
We first spotted Mariko, a very emo looking Orangutan. (Okay in fact, I can’t tell the difference between an Orangutan, a Gorilla, an Ape, a Monkey and a Macaque initially. I only knew they differed in size but actually they have different facial features!)
Okay it was time for feeding! The dude climbed atop the platform and emptied a whole bucket of bananas for the Orangutans’ consumption. Being the smaller and faster species, the Macaques and Monkeys managed to steal some away before they ran away in fear upon seeing the gigantic Orangutan CID.
It was so amusing how they “warned” each other that CID was coming and they hid behind the tree after that, occasionally snatching some bananas away.
More and more Orangutans swung from tree to tree to grab their share of the bananas.
We had a good lunch after that, courtesy of Sandakan Hotel. The decor was pretty simple and clean. Oh, they had chillies at the table too. Sorry had to camwhore – was waiting quite a bit for the food to arrive. Muahaha
Here’s what I ate, a Beef Steak burger and of course, drank the very popular Sabah Tea that came in abundance here!
I bought like, innumerable boxes and packets you can’t even imagine.. oh and, I placed a packet of it into Grandpa’s palms while he lay on his deathbed. Because one of it was meant for him T_T But guess he had to go.
Anyways, Jacque and I went shopping for pretty trinkets and souvvies back home. *cough* Believe it or not we even headed to the market and explored the town! To buy fruits of all things lololol.
Here I was at the T-Shirt store. One T-Shirt was freaking more than 50bucks FML. But I shut my eyes, took a deep breath and paid anyway. 🙂
Our next stop was the Sim Sim Water Village. I was in awe the moment I arrived. It resembles a fishing village, no? So serene too.
I daren’t cross the flimsy looking bridge made of nothing but near-chewed up planks and nails! What if it gave way beneath us?
But I guess I was just paranoid, given the fact that the villages walked up and down without a care in the world with their children skipping on it too!
So I faced skywards and walked the plank. (hohoho pun)
I walked right to the very end of the bridge and began to take in the view from there. Pretty breathtaking, if you’re the type who yearns to be one-to-one with nature.
SPOTTED SOMETHING HILARIOUS THAT I JUST HAD TO TAKE A PICTURE OF. DON’T ASK HE WHAT HE’S DOING. I’VE NO CLUE!
And guess what!? It wasn’t that bad after all. It was rather fun to see the sea beneath you with each step you take. I was relatively fascinated by the likes of the villages of Sim Sim Water Village. Their humble abode was built on wooden stilts with bits and pieces of concrete!
But I envied the way their lifestyle. So carefree, with nothing standing in the way of them and nature’s wonder. Waves washing hard against the boulders, flocks of birds fleeting by, cool and airy breeze caressing your cheeks, violet hues and warm shades of vermillion streaked across the sky in the evenings.
Beautiful. Why do we urban folks give up all these for technology?
Jacque and I played with the thingamajig that made music. Reminds me of a wooden makeshift piano! That’s her videoing me when I just HAD to play with the thingy.
Found myself chit chatting with the villages and apparently, they barely know much about KL City where I come from. All they knew was that it was nothing close to the lush greeneries they have here. Which I do admit – was partially true.
Just a few hours before departure, we killed time having fun in the War Memorial, which was the site of the original Sandakan Prisoner of War (POW) camp.
PEOPLE DID DEATH MARCHES THERE OMFG with approximately 500 deaths. Okay, ‘nuff of the depressing and bleak facts.
On the other hand, it was like a very huge park with a water lily pond!
Inside the war memorial was full of artifacts and mechanical inventions. We took interest in the Boiler, which was reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelly tall! It was to generate electricity for the Sandakan POW Camp.
Okay, here’s our height difference.. if you must see.
We also spotted the excavator. It’s something like a trenching machine was used by those Japs to use during construction of the airfield.
Reminded me of a tractor-like-digging thing. Very rusty and ancient-relic looking yo! Meet Ruston Bucyrus. Whoa.. even the names sounds like some suave Englishman’s.
Soon enough, it was time to say goodbye.
We lugged our stuff and once again, headed off to the Sandakan Airport. However, there was a little complication towards the very end. Our MAS flight was delayed for another few hours! But our tour guide, Gary, was gracious enough to accompany us for dinner.
We chit chatted the evening away and reminisced the memories of our past 2 days. Goodbyes were never meant to be sweet. Before we knew it, our flight was called and we had to bid farewell.
If you haven’t checked out Episode 1 [here] and Episode 2 [here],
then you must!
Since there are quite a number of you who asked me HOW you guys can experience the same holiday like I did for 3 Days and 2 Nights, Imma let you in on some good deals! It will cost you only RM980 per person.
Okayyyyyy did that scare you? Haha fret not!
Because from today till March 2010, the promotional rates for a similar trip like mine will cost you only RM582. That’s like, almost half priced.
But then again, since you guys are so awesome and supportive as always, get in touch with me and you will get additional discounts ON TOP of those promotional rates I mentioned.
So waste no time in experiencing an amazing holiday like mine, in the wilderness of adventure and relaxation! Hey it’s not everyday you get a holiday valued at One Thousand goddamn bucks for only RM500 plus. So quickly ask buzz me more about it if you’re interested!
Don’t say I didn’t tell you about this promo! : )
I like the jumping pics of yours. XP
So I guess from now onwards ppl will start to flood your mail to ask about how they can get additional discount from ya. Hee
Ei, wondering will you choose that Orangutan plushie or a cat plushie?
thats wierd!? toy is cute really cute!!!lolololol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!man on the wood wierd! crappy wierd insane person
d guy was actualy about 2 pull down his pnts 2 answr d cal of nture, nt weird if dats d life u r in k.
ya..i was like waitin 4 tis cnclusion of yr sandakn gallopin. im dfnately cncelin my trip 2 bngkok n chngmai 2 persue on tis trip regrdless wif or wtout d ofer rate n d first chnce i get, wil buy u d sepilok orgutan plushie n tees 4 u at Sandkn town.
luv d pixs as usual in particular d sim2 watr vllage on stilts, real cool…oredi imaginin myself there , cant wait!!
Luckily I've yr blog to read on a boring public holiday and I'm actually facinated and tempted to try out this type of adventurous break. p/s Ppan, if i'm 10kgs ligher and go for a total makeover, do i get a free plushie too??
Josh
ahhha by the time i succeeded in one nice jumping shot, i jump till sor hai edi. hahahahaa. 😀 LOL yeah got ppl asking edi yay. memang damn worth it ma. and COUGH. cattttttttttt
Elizabeth
yeahh it was cute! but it was like a hundred bucks. sigh. LOL yahhh the man was squatting there and i was like O_O
Peterpan
hahahahah where got!! ewww. if he took off his pants and started crapping into the sea, i'll prolly take a video of it! hahahhaha. haha thanks, yeah u want a discount anot? there's 3D2N and 4D3N one too. mail me and i'll tel u more
Biggie
hehe never go holidays meh 🙂 go partying yo!. yeah gogo with the family or friends. must tahan lasak one. got hot sun and adventure. go buy the plushie! 😀
that kid had the same expression in my pic too! makes me wonder does he pose the same way all the time hmmm.
kid "ish these tourists keep coming n take piccas with me. i iz bored. *shows tulan face*"
oh no…the price is ridiculous expensive. you didnt bargain the price?
Jacque
Haha yeah agreed! Even when I sed "adik, senyum! Nak ambik gambar" he was like still w his sorrowful face. Hahaha!
Choonhong
Ridiculously xpensive? All meals + accomodation + transport included summore all those places like cruising n exploring caves, orangutans, hiking n the entire experience n such are all in you know. I think it's a very fair price for about RM500+. 🙂 lemme know
Wtf the orangutans looks damn cute in the pic lor hahahahha… the feeling in Sabah so nice right ? 😉
Next trip to sabah you should go Sipadan Island 🙂
yeahhhhhh they are!! 😀 not just in the pic! hahaha. yah, i enjoyed sabah hell lots 🙂 Okay, I will! Sipadan islands ahoyyyyy snorkelling hehe
sandakan is really great place !! i havent go to sepilok !! hope can go in the next year !!
haha indeed! 🙂 well, have fun in Sepilok next year. I cant wait to go to Sipadan! 😀
I was an emo orangut.. no just orang for the most of this year. Then I came across your wonderful bloggy and you never ceased to give me moments of happiness.
Jess, I wan to tell you that I really love your blog and you're such a awesome girl! Wihs you all the best now and prolly will wish you few times more, hehe.
Keep on blogging in the Tens! One proud ang moh here 😉
High five at ya!
weee .. i like d jump! good attempt at shaolin shots?! hmm,the water village looks serene but..but wat if nature comes calling leh? squat and !@#%!!! *bubble burst*
I want to see Orang-outans too!
Did the price include the flight too??
MKL
hehehehe awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww 🙂 thankss much! Yayy for smelly ang moh! *highfive yo. U teh awesomest tooooo
Malaryx
hahaha jumpshot lol. HAHAHAHA dont be so gross. I think they have a toilet 😛
Julian
yeahh u should! the entire experience of my Episode 1, 2 and 3 for only rm500+. All meals + accomodation + transport + visiting all those fab places n the whole thing included. Ground arrangements only. For flight is about rm100 which u have to book urself 🙂
For those interested, buzz me at jessie@benjicajess.com and i'll explain to u more and hook u up with the discounts I can give ya
i mean the shirt, you said that 50bucks , isnt it?
the tour's cost is fair enough. im considering it also. XD
ohyeayeah!! sorry, my bad 🙂 i thought u meant the trip. YALAA OMG just one tshirt so expensive. -___- sakit hati lol. and yeah, if ur interested lemme know. the whole of my episode 1 2 and 3 for around rm500 only.
cute website,
take a look at that strange emo one
http://emo-boy.punkboy.info
he can't be shitting or peeing because he didn't remove his pants. more like on the run
yo..the pciture seem nice n sharp color
visit me at Nikel Khor
E Mail more info about the 3D2N and 4D3N? Jess XD That lotsa exciting things u both did on couple days Jess
Baby
hmmm u have a point! hehe. but he was solitary in that position for so long it made me wonder wtf he was up to!
Nikel
thanksss! 🙂
Spectre
okya, i'll just tell it to you here so everyone can see it as well :
Published Rates
1. 3D/2N Gomantong/Sukau/Sepilok/City Tour – RM 980.00 per person
2. 4D/3N Gomantong/Sukau/Turtle Island/Sepilok/City Tour
– RM 1,499.00 per person
******PROMOTIONAL RATES******
(Validity until 31 March 2010) – apples for Malaysian and Malaysian Residents only
1. 3D/2N – Gomantong Cave/Sukau (2nights)/Sepilok/City Tour – RM 582.00 per person
– RM 466 per child ( < 11yrs old)
2. 4D/3N – Gomantong Cave/Sukau (2nights)/Selingan – RM 1,030.00 per person – RM 824.00 Child ( < 11yrs old)
But if you sign up through me, you'll get a 10% discount on top of all the stated rates!
p.s :it states Sukau means every cruise and safari tours that you saw on my blog in Episode 1, 2 and 3.
Enjoy!
whoa, can get a 10% discount. BTW, is there any terms and conditions such as minimum how many persons, per group ?
for child rates terms n conditions to apply to only 2-11 yrs old. no limit of how many persons. u can go alone or u can go in a couple or a group. The prices are all per person. 🙂 but full accomodation and meals and transport still included. and everything else 🙂
Thank you 🙂 you should look at this emo boy hair at this blog:
http://emo–boys.blogspot.com