Trekking at Long Pasia, Sabah, Malaysia

Long Pasia is a village located near to the border between Sabah and Kalimantan. My friends and I went there for a 7 days trekking around Long Pasia jungle. Almost everyday we had to wake up early, pack our stuffs and trek to another location. Once we reached to a new campsite, we set up our hammock, search for firewood, prepare dinner and chill. I love sleeping in the jungle because during night time, all the insects and unknown creatures will form an orchestra, creating lullaby music which will make you fall asleep easily and feel in peace. Also, sleeping in a swinging basha with a top (in case of raining and you will not get wet and cold) is a new experience for me and I loveeeeeeeee it sooo much. Here are some pictures taken during my trekking day 1 and 2. I will describe more about the places (name, location, etc) next time when I have my daily diary with me.

 

On the way to Long Pasia. We sat in a 4WD for more than 4 hours and the road condition was terrible with many potholes and uneven road.

 

 

 

By passed a big paddy field before starting our day 1 trek

 

 

 

The local guide offered us some papaya

 

We set up a fireplace where we have dinner and chit chat session there

 

We were surrounded by many tall, fat, thin, thick trees, and also many “unique” creatures.

 

Believe it or not. This is actually a spider

Setting up our sleeping place. Basha and the top

 

A few disgusting pictures. Please do not scroll down if you don’t wish to see

 

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BLOODY LEECHES THAT LIKE TO SUCK OUR BLOOD.

Their bodies will grow bigger along with the amount of blood they have sucked. They will leave the skin once they are bloated. This is what I saw when I took off my boots. Somehow, they manage to find their own ways to get into your shoes or socks. Once you realized there are leeches around you, roll the leech in a circular motion until it is not sticking onto your skin and flick it off. Try to avoid pulling the leeches. Apply some salts will help to get rid the leech instantly.

Please take note that the appearance of leeches are normally during wet or raining season. Plan your trip wisely if you wish to avoid leeches. Or else, be friend with the leeches. HAHAHAHA. Kidding!

 

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That’s all for now. Good night.