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Long Seridan to Ulu Magoh 7Feb-13Feb2008

We "balloon" into Long Seridan on the 7th of Feb. As usual there are all the usual faces at the terminal; Joyce' mom and dad, and others whom I can't remember their names. After a few queries, everybody seen to say that it will take us 3 hours to trek to Ulu Magoh. I wanted to see some Penans on visit to Seridan and Robin's wife told me that there are some in the "Rumah Sakai" opposite the Terminal. We went over and gave some food and angpow (since today is the 1st day of CNY)to the family from Ulu Magoh and a old lady who is suffering from malaria. The place is bare and most deplorable to say the least. Back at the terminal we left some of our spare clothings and handphone as there is no line for the next 6 days hoping to trek to Ulu Magoh, Long Napir(2days trekking)back to Long Balau by 4 wheel and then trek to Seridan. What actually happened is in the photos. Our guide was Micheal, bro-inlaw of Dawat Lupong, and Sidek. We ask for another guide and we got Lujan a 16 year old Nomadic Penan. Lujan was the one who know the way to Ulu Magoh and she walk "BARE FOOTED" all the way. We met her father, Sayat who is the chief of Magoh, her mom and her sisters. Lujan potraits in Faye's flickr tells a thousand words. She did not attend school due to "mild petite epilepsy" so we are thinking of how we can help her grow up to be like all of us Malaysian who has at least a minimum standard of living. And she is there crying out.!
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A good rest. Nyiok say this is the summit and if you ask for 1 more you won't get it
A good rest. Nyiok say this is the summit and if you ask for 1 more you won't get it
Sharing groudnuts and biscuits
Sharing groudnuts and biscuits
The mouth of Ulu Magoh and Sg Seridan meet here.
The mouth of Ulu Magoh and Sg Seridan meet here.
Just enjoying the atmosphere cos we are back to Long Seridan in minutes.
Just enjoying the atmosphere cos we are back to Long Seridan in minutes.
Somebody wants a coke and chips badly.
Somebody wants a coke and chips badly.
Crossing the swift Magoh in group.
Crossing the swift Magoh in group.
In line now. That how the Penan walk in the forest and towns.
In line now. That how the Penan walk in the forest and towns.
What the hell I am doing this Daddy? CNY and suffering here in Penan land. U call this a holiday?
What the hell I am doing this Daddy? CNY and suffering here in Penan land. U call this a holiday?
Me last man going my own. Lost my balance in the middle due to swift current but recover. Guide passed a stick and was better.
Me last man going my own. Lost my balance in the middle due to swift current but recover. Guide passed a stick and was better.
April Tan crossing. As a Form 2 girl she wonder whether she is lucky to be doing this then just be like any other girls.
April Tan crossing. As a Form 2 girl she wonder whether she is lucky to be doing this then just be like any other girls.
Faye crossing.
Faye crossing.
Almost there. Here is where 2 great river meet. Magoh and Seridan.
Almost there. Here is where 2 great river meet. Magoh and Seridan.
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