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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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Lujan, is the eldest girl in the Sayat family. She has to skip school cos she suffer from petit mild epilepsy
Lujan, is the eldest girl in the Sayat family. She has to skip school cos she suffer from "petit mild epilepsy"
While we reached here, 5 of our team decided to bivouac on the rock of the river. It was 12.30am and the legs just can't moved.
While we reached here, 5 of our team decided to bivouac on the rock of the river. It was 12.30am and the legs just can't moved.
MIchael and Sidek push and arrived at the hut that night and told us about it. Asok the dog is behind the pic
MIchael and Sidek push and arrived at the hut that night and told us about it. Asok the dog is behind the pic
A view from our hut. There is no room here, all open area, no even wall
A view from our hut. There is no room here, all open area, no even wall
Day 2 and Thomas arrive at 7am and immediately said that the Penan are very patient people.
Day 2 and Thomas arrive at 7am and immediately said that the Penan are very patient people.
Doc, Yatie and Faye spend a night in the open last night and still look cheerful.
Doc, Yatie and Faye spend a night in the open last night and still look cheerful.
ASOK the dog actully stay with them at the river last night despite the Penans pushed to Sayat's hut. He also sniff the way.
ASOK the dog actully stay with them at the river last night despite the Penans pushed to Sayat's hut. He also sniff the way.
Lujan trekked BAREFOOTED the whole way. And never missed a junction. Asok also help last night to sniff  the way but sometimes
Lujan trekked BAREFOOTED the whole way. And never missed a junction. Asok also help last night to sniff the way but sometimes
Asok lost the trail in the river.
Asok lost the trail in the river.
This is Lujan feet. They hv to withstand torns and sticks, boulders on the river, slippery slopes with a 50lbs load,
This is Lujan feet. They hv to withstand torns and sticks, boulders on the river, slippery slopes with a 50lbs load,
leeches and sandflies which you wouldn't bother once in the dark tired and hungry. I got to salute her.
leeches and sandflies which you wouldn't bother once in the dark tired and hungry. I got to salute her.
Lujan and Raymond helping to keep the fire going.
Lujan and Raymond helping to keep the fire going.
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