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LONG ADANG EXPEDITION 27SEP TO 3OCT 08 - IN SEARCH OF ALONG SEGA

Long Adang Long Pusit Long Perisek Expedition was from 27 Sep to 2 Oct 2008. It was the most complete expedition as we recorded all those elders Penan who were friends of Bruno Manser, did a initial Kindergarden Project, work on allocation of zinc roofing for Long Adang, motivate families to send their kids to school and also a ginger growing as a cash crop.
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Mary Rahman of Long Perisek.
Mary Rahman of Long Perisek.		 Justin giving away stationaries in Rumah Limbang
Justin giving away stationaries in Rumah Limbang		 All the kids are surprised.
All the kids are surprised.		 More kids here.
More kids here.
Lornie and Shelly Jalong got a lift from our transport to Lg Tegan
Lornie and Shelly Jalong got a lift from our transport to Lg Tegan		 Stop at Bt Pintu, marking the border of Limbang n Lawas
Stop at Bt Pintu, marking the border of Limbang n Lawas		 A view of the forest.
A view of the forest.		 This is one of the highest point; 3000ft
This is one of the highest point; 3000ft
Our Champion driver, Nenghat and friend
Our Champion driver, Nenghat and friend		 Day 2 at Pastor Yahya house
Day 2 at Pastor Yahya house		 Sofi with the elders.
Sofi with the elders.		 Long Adang Kindergarden
Long Adang Kindergarden
Lions Club Service Project.
Lions Club Service Project.		 A view of the village
A view of the village		 Adang Kindergarden.
Adang Kindergarden.		 List of names of students
List of names of students
Usual tables and chairs here only. Non at their home.
Usual tables and chairs here only. Non at their home.		 Norsila Jalong
Norsila Jalong		 With her siblings
With her siblings		 Janelee Jalong n Rebecca Jackson
Janelee Jalong n Rebecca Jackson
Long Adang, Day 2
Long Adang, Day 2		 Etik's wife
Etik's wife		 TK Jalong Kayan father, Etik
TK Jalong Kayan father, Etik		 Long Adang
Long Adang
Kindergarden, Lg Adang
Kindergarden, Lg Adang		 Noisy geese of Adang
Noisy geese of Adang		 Kenduri for Adang resident on Day 2.
Kenduri for Adang resident on Day 2.		 Long Adang.
Long Adang.
Day 3. Getting ready to trek to Lg Gita.
Day 3. Getting ready to trek to Lg Gita.		 Long Adang
Long Adang		 Karimor Penan, for RM40 is the best buy.
Karimor Penan, for RM40 is the best buy.		 George taking a rest.
George taking a rest.
Sg Limbang
Sg Limbang		 After 1 hour of trek, we rest here. Gita is just 15 mins away.
After 1 hour of trek, we rest here. Gita is just 15 mins away.		 Yulena, our best porter.
Yulena, our best porter.		 Arrived in Gita at 1030am. It is called Long Pusit instead.
Arrived in Gita at 1030am. It is called Long Pusit instead.
Muin Awing kids.
Muin Awing kids.		 TK Awing Tevai
TK Awing Tevai		 Collecting paku for our kenduri for Pusit resident.
Collecting paku for our kenduri for Pusit resident.		 Preparing for tonite dinner for the whole village.
Preparing for tonite dinner for the whole village.
Chief Chef Yatie at work. Daughter Nori helping out.
Chief Chef Yatie at work. Daughter Nori helping out.		 Inside Awing old house. The new one is just next door where we are going to sleep.
Inside Awing old house. The new one is just next door where we are going to sleep.		 Here is the new house built by Muin Awing.
Here is the new house built by Muin Awing.		 Went n visit Jamalang Ringgut who live in a small dilapidated hut on top of a hill.
Went n visit Jamalang Ringgut who live in a small dilapidated hut on top of a hill.
Dominic brought him to Limbang Hosp last month. Has poor eyesight.
Dominic brought him to Limbang Hosp last month. Has poor eyesight.		 Group photo with Jamalang n wife.
Group photo with Jamalang n wife.		 Jamalang Ringgut is Bruno's best friend.
Jamalang Ringgut is Bruno's best friend.		 Dinner with Along Sega.
Dinner with Along Sega.
About 25 resident were present. Every family recieve a pac of clothing.
About 25 resident were present. Every family recieve a pac of clothing.		 Paul trying to impress Along.
Paul trying to impress Along.		 Along n his wife and son. Awing is far right.
Along n his wife and son. Awing is far right.		 Another glimpse of the man
Another glimpse of "the man"
We've to send words to Gita that we want to meet Along cos he spend most of his time deep in the Forest.
We've to send words to Gita that we want to meet Along cos he spend most of his time deep in the Forest.		 Sofi Akeu kereu panee lem ha penan
Sofi "Akeu kereu panee lem ha penan"		 Muin Awing
Muin Awing		 Day 3 ; leaving for Long Pusit at 8am
Day 3 ; leaving for Long Pusit at 8am
Awing Tevai saying goodbye
Awing Tevai saying goodbye		 Along looks thru the window
Along looks thru the window		 First thing is to cross the Limbang before the hill comes.
First thing is to cross the Limbang before the hill comes.		 Crossing Sg Limbang at 830am
Crossing Sg Limbang at 830am
1 hour and 1st stop. It is rally steep climb. Expect 2 more of this.
1 hour and 1st stop. It is rally steep climb. Expect 2 more of this.		 Diana Jalong who was with us all the 4 days.
Diana Jalong who was with us all the 4 days.		 Lunch of nasi bungkus along the logging track.
Lunch of nasi bungkus along the logging track.		 Nori and Justin ( cousin) enjoying their lunch.
Nori and Justin ( cousin) enjoying their lunch.
Sofi tak kelauu (not hungry)
Sofi tak kelauu (not hungry)		 Sami the Jungle Boy.
Sami the Jungle Boy.		 Mother and child(5 mnths old) also came along.
Mother and child(5 mnths old) also came along.		 A clear river, a good break.
A clear river, a good break.
Arrive at Long Perisek at 240pm.
Arrive at Long Perisek at 240pm.		 Women folks of Perisek.
Women folks of Perisek.		 Long Perisek
Long Perisek		 Olivia Rahman, the prettiest around, say Justin.
Olivia Rahman, the prettiest around, say Justin.
Mary Rahman, Olivia big sister.
Mary Rahman, Olivia big sister.		 Long Perisek seem to have fairer girls. I m sure is it not the limstone water.
Long Perisek seem to have fairer girls. I m sure is it not the limstone water.		 Just relaxing in the afternoon in Perisek.
Just relaxing in the afternoon in Perisek.		 The girls axed the wood block in minutes.
The girls axed the wood block in minutes.
Yulena is the hardest working girl around.
Yulena is the hardest working girl around.		 Moyek at the side of Selai house.
Moyek at the side of Selai house.		 Rice stalks attacked by rats in Perisek.
Rice stalks attacked by rats in Perisek.		 We requested that Toi Laso Jeluan come to see us. Selai went to fetch him
We requested that Toi Laso Jeluan come to see us. Selai went to fetch him
Laso arrived at 5pm n it takes 4 hours walk. Toi Laso is also a good friend of Bruno.
Laso arrived at 5pm n it takes 4 hours walk. Toi Laso is also a good friend of Bruno.		 Ikan Semah. Very nice if deep fried.
Ikan Semah. Very nice if deep fried.		 Sami is wrested down by Perisek kids.
Sami is wrested down by Perisek kids.		 The moyek play w Sami
The moyek play w Sami
Sami just grapped the monkey face.
Sami just grapped the monkey face.		 Olivis pounding sweet potato leaves for dinner.
Olivis pounding sweet potato leaves for dinner.		 weaving the penan basket
weaving the penan basket		 Left if Selai's wife
Left if Selai's wife
Muli Kelek is from Ba Bare, a Nomadic Penan settlement.
Muli Kelek is from Ba Bare, a Nomadic Penan settlement.		 Day4 in Perisek
Day4 in Perisek		 Gathering for dinner.
Gathering for dinner.		 Muli of Ba Bare.
Muli of Ba Bare.
Lg Perisek.
Lg Perisek.		 Lg Perisek
Lg Perisek		 Lg Perisek
Lg Perisek		 Day 5. 10am after a bath and swim in the river just infront of the house.
Day 5. 10am after a bath and swim in the river just infront of the house.
Now in clothing. They are Sami buddies.
Now in clothing. They are Sami buddies.		 Long Perisek
Long Perisek		 Life is carefree here.
Life is carefree here.		 Just lepak in the veranda. The zinc makes the inside hot.
Just lepak in the veranda. The zinc makes the inside hot.
Raman Toi, Mary, Olivia and mom Paya fm Pa Tik
Raman Toi, Mary, Olivia and mom Paya fm Pa Tik		 Olivia has a natural beauty.
Olivia has a natural beauty.		 Even while standing, she has the grace.
Even while standing, she has the grace.		 Long Perisek
Long Perisek
Long Perisek
Long Perisek		 Old album of Polisi
Old album of Polisi		 Raman's collection
Raman's collection		 Raman's collection
Raman's collection
Photo during the height of the 1987 Napir Blockage.
Photo during the height of the 1987 Napir Blockage.		 Day5. Going fishing. Satu jam saja.
Day5. Going fishing. Satu jam saja.		 A few dogs will follow.
A few dogs will follow.		 Breakfast of fried banana and peanut butter from us.
Breakfast of fried banana and peanut butter from us.
Dinner at Perisek.
Dinner at Perisek.		 Day 6. Leaving Perisek at 8am.
Day 6. Leaving Perisek at 8am.		 One for the road.
One for the road.		 She was shy when we came. Before leaving she let us take her picture. Georgous!
She was shy when we came. Before leaving she let us take her picture. Georgous!
Tattoo on her arm. Justin was impressed.
Tattoo on her arm. Justin was impressed.		 Was the last to leave and got these pictures of Mary.
Was the last to leave and got these pictures of Mary.		 Along the way back to Adang was this nice view.
Along the way back to Adang was this nice view.		 Reststop is anywhere within 1 hr of trekking
Reststop is anywhere within 1 hr of trekking
The whole of Perisek resident followed us to Adang.
The whole of Perisek resident followed us to Adang.		 The girls battalion.
The girls battalion.		 Umbrella is specially for the baby.
Umbrella is specially for the baby.		 Another stop by the clear river. Just drink the water off the river. Favorite is Tang's orange powder.
Another stop by the clear river. Just drink the water off the river. Favorite is Tang's orange powder.
Rest and just look around Penan style
Rest and just look around Penan style		 Justin is paranoia with leeches after a bloodied bite at the private part
Justin is paranoia with leeches after a bloodied bite at the private part		 Big Chief George
Big Chief George		 Wong Lai Fun.
Wong Lai Fun.
This area cud be logged 20 years ago.
This area cud be logged 20 years ago.		 Near Lg Pusit. Penan sawing for planks for their houses.
Near Lg Pusit. Penan sawing for planks for their houses.		 A hard wood. Meranti?
A hard wood. Meranti?		 Last crossing and Lg Pusit again. We didn't stop, just filled our btl by the tap.
Last crossing and Lg Pusit again. We didn't stop, just filled our btl by the tap.
Day 7. Early 7am about to leave Adang
Day 7. Early 7am about to leave Adang		 Group photo w the Pastor Yahaya and his wife Ibu.
Group photo w the Pastor Yahaya and his wife Ibu.		 All our girls porters were around to say goodbye.
All our girls porters were around to say goodbye.		 And suddenly the girls turn around and cried. Sofi was reduced to tears. She was so close to them.
And suddenly the girls turn around and cried. Sofi was reduced to tears. She was so close to them.
Last crossing to the logging road to wait for the 4 wheel. They arrived last nite and slept somewhere in the truck.
Last crossing to the logging road to wait for the 4 wheel. They arrived last nite and slept somewhere in the truck.		 Nori helping mom to get the balance.
Nori helping mom to get the balance.		 Norsila is in Std 6. Tetina is just registering for Std 1 in Lg Napir. We were lucky to bring both of them to Lg Sembayang.
Norsila is in Std 6. Tetina is just registering for Std 1 in Lg Napir. We were lucky to bring both of them to Lg Sembayang.		 Batu Lawi, every Penan's dream to be there.
Batu Lawi, every Penan's dream to be there.
Lunch at 12pm on the logging trac. Entrance-turn right into forest.
Lunch at 12pm on the logging trac. Entrance-turn right into forest.		 Lg Pusit ATD 8am. Top of climb CAT Hors. 153-ridge line, another steep climb. Sg Talun, we rest n eat. aby 10am.Timbertrac1130
Lg Pusit ATD 8am. Top of climb CAT Hors. 153-ridge line, another steep climb. Sg Talun, we rest n eat. aby 10am.Timbertrac1130		 29sep. Left Adang 8am. Ridge-top of climb. Cat 2. River 930 is rest along Sg Limbang. Lg Pusit at 1030am.
29sep. Left Adang 8am. Ridge-top of climb. Cat 2. River 930 is rest along Sg Limbang. Lg Pusit at 1030am.		 Sg Raya/Sg Limbang was marked fm May 08 trip.
Sg Raya/Sg Limbang was marked fm May 08 trip.
junction Napir is where we turn left for Rayah n Adang. Main track goes to Napir.
junction Napir is where we turn left for Rayah n Adang. Main track goes to Napir.		 26sep08. Left Limbang at 1pm after visiting Rumah Sakai n market to buy rice, beef, maggi,coffee,sugar n tobacco.
26sep08. Left Limbang at 1pm after visiting Rumah Sakai n market to buy rice, beef, maggi,coffee,sugar n tobacco.		 Reached ababdoned logging track at 1130am. Lunch at logging track at 12pm. Entrance indicate leaving track into forest.
Reached ababdoned logging track at 1130am. Lunch at logging track at 12pm. Entrance indicate leaving track into forest.		 At the Miri Departure hall
At the Miri Departure hall
Dep hall
Dep hall		 Limbang Airport.
Limbang Airport.		 Violette donation filled the whole 4 WD.
Violette donation filled the whole 4 WD.		 Erika Jugah
Erika Jugah
Erika Jugah
Erika Jugah		 Kids in Rumah Sakai, Limbang
Kids in Rumah Sakai, Limbang		 Erika with her files donated by Justin's Taylor College
Erika with her files donated by Justin's Taylor College		 Logs stck up in Medamit
Logs stck up in Medamit
Lunch tapow fro Limbang, here at Nenghat house
Lunch tapow fro Limbang, here at Nenghat house		 San Tai Wan
San Tai Wan		 Sophie sat at the back of the truck n covered with dust
Sophie sat at the back of the truck n covered with dust		 6 hours of this logging road
6 hours of this logging road
End ofthe road. Walk to Lg Adang is 1 hour. Arrived here at 7.30pm.
End ofthe road. Walk to Lg Adang is 1 hour. Arrived here at 7.30pm.		 Was dizzling and dark. Send Jalong to call the Penans to carry our loads to Adang
Was dizzling and dark. Send Jalong to call the Penans to carry our loads to Adang		 We left these under a shed so that we can come to tke it tmrw.
We left these under a shed so that we can come to tke it tmrw.		 Jalong still not back at 10pm bcos he said it takes 30mins to Adang. He arrived at 1030pm w 3 Penans.
Jalong still not back at 10pm bcos he said it takes 30mins to Adang. He arrived at 1030pm w 3 Penans.
Pastor Yahya kids. The girl's name is Angeline.
Pastor Yahya kids. The girl's name is Angeline.		 Still asleep at 7am. City life never changed
Still asleep at 7am. City life never changed		 The boys bringing back the loads left on the road last nite
The boys bringing back the loads left on the road last nite		 Day 2Nori relaxing in Adang.
Day 2Nori relaxing in Adang.
Day 2. Preparing fo a kenduri for the whole kpg
Day 2. Preparing fo a kenduri for the whole kpg		 Long Pusit
Long Pusit		 Pastor giving a welcome speech to us.
Pastor giving a welcome speech to us.		 To the right of the house.
To the right of the house.
The left of the house
The left of the house		 It is makan and gifts for each family
It is makan and gifts for each family		 Nori and Justin.
Nori and Justin.		 Day3. Leaving for Long Pusit. 8am
Day3. Leaving for Long Pusit. 8am
Mary Kong, Kindergarden teacher.
Mary Kong, Kindergarden teacher.		 Nori
Nori		 Jalong family
Jalong family		 100_5029.JPG
100_5029.JPG
First day of real tracking. All smile
First day of real tracking. All smile		 Yatie's team.
Yatie's team.		 1st stop after 1 hour. Limbang river
1st stop after 1 hour. Limbang river		 Yatie and daughter, Nori
Yatie and daughter, Nori
River bed just before Lg Pusit.
River bed just before Lg Pusit.		 Hi, I am here in Pusit.
Hi, I am here in Pusit.		 George is glad.
George is glad.		 Arrived Lg Pusit at 11am.
Arrived Lg Pusit at 11am.
Up into this new Penghulu's house.
Up into this new Penghulu's house.		 George assessing the steps up.
George assessing the steps up.		 Here comes Nori
Here comes Nori		 Big space for every body to chose the private bunk.
Big space for every body to chose the private bunk.
A stair connect to the old TK Awing Tevai house
A stair connect to the old TK Awing Tevai house		 Yatie's favourite food; ubi kayu rebus
Yatie's favourite food; ubi kayu rebus		 Justin Ravi Choo.
Justin Ravi Choo.		 Awing's old house.
Awing's old house.
A visit to Jamalang Ringgut's hut in the afternoon. We brought him food, tobacco and a watch
A visit to Jamalang Ringgut's hut in the afternoon. We brought him food, tobacco and a watch		 And we heard of his life, his good friend, Bruno Manser and what is his view of the Forest.
And we heard of his life, his good friend, Bruno Manser and what is his view of the Forest.		 He spoke of Batu Lawi, the babui that don't come anymore, the Forest that he use to live in.
He spoke of Batu Lawi, the babui that don't come anymore, the Forest that he use to live in.		 His wife is Along Sega's sister.
His wife is Along Sega's sister.
Along's hut is just 100m away from Jamalang
Along's hut is just 100m away from Jamalang		 Before we arrived, we send words bcos Along spend most of his time in the Rainforest Sulap.away from the noise of chainsaw
Before we arrived, we send words bcos Along spend most of his time in the Rainforest Sulap.away from the noise of chainsaw		 Along's hut
Along's hut		 Day4. Along waving goodbye as we leave for Lg Perisek
Day4. Along waving goodbye as we leave for Lg Perisek
First thing is to cross the Limbang to the other side b4 the track starts
First thing is to cross the Limbang to the other side b4 the track starts		 Pusit's villagers seeing us off.
Pusit's villagers seeing us off.		 This baby at 5 month old followed us to Perisek
This baby at 5 month old followed us to Perisek		 Arrived at Perisek at 240pm
Arrived at Perisek at 240pm
A bath at Perisek river.
A bath at Perisek river.		 Sofi just dreaming away. Too many handsome Penan boys to chose.
Sofi just dreaming away. Too many handsome Penan boys to chose.		 Collecting paku for dinner
Collecting paku for dinner		 Justin by the many stream crossings
Justin by the many stream crossings
The young one just chatting
The young one just chatting		 Erik.
Erik.		 A nice fire place in Awing's house
A nice fire place in Awing's house		 A skinned Anteater for dinner.
A skinned Anteater for dinner.
Muli in her kitchen which is adjoining the back of Selai's house
Muli in her kitchen which is adjoining the back of Selai's house		 Toi Laso
Toi Laso		 Day6. Just before we leave for Adang. In front of Selai's house
Day6. Just before we leave for Adang. In front of Selai's house		 Whole village come out to see us off.
Whole village come out to see us off.
Muli Kelek and husband Lep Selai.
Muli Kelek and husband Lep Selai.		 Arriving Adang agin at 3pm
Arriving Adang agin at 3pm		 SIB
SIB		 Suremum
Suremum
Day 7. Goodbye for the good time. Sofi, far rite in tears. So are all the Penan girls.
Day 7. Goodbye for the good time. Sofi, far rite in tears. So are all the Penan girls.		 Pastor's wife and teacher
Pastor's wife and teacher		 8am at the road. 8 Penan elders follow us including 2 kids to Lg Napir
8am at the road. 8 Penan elders follow us including 2 kids to Lg Napir		 I told you how bad the situation is with Sofi. Tears just pour.
I told you how bad the situation is with Sofi. Tears just pour.
The back of the truck is full with Penans. Ngengat is not complaining today
The back of the truck is full with Penans. Ngengat is not complaining today		 A rare glimpse of Batu Lawi. All Penans dream to go there.
A rare glimpse of Batu Lawi. All Penans dream to go there.		 Nosila, Tetina and Keennedy. Drop them here in Long Sembayang
Nosila, Tetina and Keennedy. Drop them here in Long Sembayang		 Norsila is Std 4. Tetina is registering for Standard 1 in Oct! Getting her to school is the biggest achievemeent of the trip.
Norsila is Std 4. Tetina is registering for Standard 1 in Oct! Getting her to school is the biggest achievemeent of the trip.
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