a visit to the green lung - Danum Valley in Sabah

[ykgen]

i was on a media trip to the green lung which plays a very important role in combating climate change... enjoy

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taking MASwings from Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu

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i like the propeller

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gorgeous scene from the air.. (but i don't know which part of Sabah it is)

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Was this the Mount Kinabalu?

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after taking a 2 hour bumpy ride from Lahad Datu town.. we reached the Danum Valley Field Centre - a research centre

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rest area at the research centre

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a watching tower there

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the rainforest

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the future of the rainforest - a seedling farm

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guess what is this..

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cinematic eh? guess what is it again..

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after the visit.. this is my place to sleep

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the lodge

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the room

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the place i eat

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a night safari lorry.. (we only managed to spot a mouse deer.. sigh!)

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my room's balcony

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balcony again

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my room keychain

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the bridge to lobby

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a river behind the lodge

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spotted a spider

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another 2 hour of traveling to reach the small tiny airport to get back to kota kinabalu and then get back to KL

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I was "lucky" enough to try to MAS new sandwich box on my flight from kota kinabalu to KL.. not so tasty.. i still prefer hot meal..

that's all... for those who love enjoying the rainforest.. it is a good place to go..

[AhMah]

Difn'y know they build terrace houses on the sea as well!

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gorgeous scene from the air.. (but i don't know which part of Sabah it is)

[ykgen]

ya.. is not it amazing?

[tresca]

wow, great place!

[rilke]

awesome coverage man

[noordin]

Nice series. You lucky guy. :)

[ykgen]

thanks for viewing again!..