Bako National Park

Up bright and early on this Monday to pack our bags, have a delicious breakfast and say goodbye to Permai Rainforest Resort. At breakfast we were lucky to see a squirrel, a gecko and a chameleon.

The drive to the national park didn't take long and we were soon meeting our Malaysian guide Harry. We travelled to the park by boat and although we didn't see any, we were warned not to swim in the south China Sea as there are crocodiles around. Our first encounter with wild life was to see a family of Hairy Nosed Boars. Our first walk was only 1km but with the humidity we had sweat dripping from us - occasionally we would feel a gentle breeze, but not often enough. We weren't lucky to see any monkeys, but we saw another bright green viper (Peter knew better than to poke this one). Back near the Bako accommodation and we were lucky to see some Silver Leaf Monkeys. They call them David Beckom monkeys as they have a mohawk. After lunch we got to experience the naughty Macaque monkeys - they even tried to steal things from my handbag when I wasn't looking! So cute though.

Sprung stealing from my bag

Then we had another walk of only 1km - but again we melted in the humidity. Up and down, up and down, walking over slippery vines and stairs that resemble old fashioned ladders (for giants). When we finally reached the beach we were disappointed not to see any animals. Although the view out to sea was covered in a smoke have it was lovely to have the jungle as a bakdrop to the beautiful sands of the beach. After a short walk along the beach, we were rewarded with a cry from Harry - he had seen some Proboscus monkeys. Most people on Trip advisor had mentioned they had not been able to find any - and nobody had seen any that day so we felt really lucky. Trying to get a photo of them was really difficult - they wouldn't stay still! Fortunately we had the zoom lens of my camera - but we still only managed some distant shots of tails, bottoms and backs.

The trip back to the wharf was very enjoyable as the breeze cooled us and made us forget it was so hot and humid. We were picked up by Permai Rainforest Resort, back to collect the luggage and into Kuching to stay at our new accommodation. We will miss our lovely treehouses.