Kuching Kayak's New Advert

I really like the design of the new advert for Kuching Kayak Sdn Bhd that would appear in the next issue of "HAPPENINGS in Sarwak". Thanks Angelina for doing such a wonderful job! We might even use it for our posters, flyer's and maybe even our T-Shirts!

All the photos in it are taken by yours truly in July 2007. So here is it - and what do you think of the design? Neat huh? We think its cool!

Bikini Kayaking

Take off and jump in to cool off @ Borneo Highlands, 29 July 2007

A sight to behold ...

We started off on a dreary drizzling Sunday morning, and looking at the forlorn and gray sky we wondered if the small but relentless rain drops are ever going to stop coming down ...

Blue skies and mists rising over the Bengoh Range @ Borneo Highlands, 29 July 2007

But we needn’t have to worry as shortly after we stop for the swimming break by the sandy banks at the midway point, the sunshine broke through the heavy dark clouds cover and suddenly we had brilliant sunshine and blue skies.

Rain or shine, Stephanie and Dorte from Germany knows how to have fun!

It started to get quite warm on the waters, so what‘s a girl gonna do to beat the heat?

I love this job!

So - kayaking with me this weekend Mr. Charlie B? ;o)

A great way to relax and tan while floating down Sungai Sarawak Kiri @ Borneo Highlands

Elke Goes Kayaking

Lin & Lizard

Green (for now) lizard on a dead tree trunk

We're frequently asked whether we would be able to see wild animals on our rainforest river kayaking trips. But with the racket generated by an excited bunch of people; even bigfoot would be frightened away!

Chameleon Lizard in her hair! Notice how it has changed it's colour to match Lin's hair!

Anyway lovely Jessica Lin from AnnArbor would surely be able to answer you folks as she had an encounter of the third kind on the 20th July 2007 as she floated down Sungai Sarawak Kanan at Bau from Krokong to Wind Cave together with Karina and mum Rashidah; guided by Azmi who snapped these photos! And we're glad that he did otherwise we would not be able to meet "lizzie and jessie"!

Lovely Jessica Lin @ Sg Sarawak Kanan, Bau. 20 July 2007 Kayaking anyone?

Beautiful Sunday @ Sungai Sarawak Kiri

I had a beautiful sunday yesterday at the real rain forests @Sungai Sarawak Kiri, Borneo Highlands ...... with brilliant beautiful blue skies ........ beautiful crystal clear water ...... and lastly, sexy beautiful company ... I love this job!

"Langkau" Kayaking - Moonshine on the River

Nina, Chew, Alex and Ian taking up on the surprise and generous offer.

I’ve said it before - It’s never exactly always the same floating down the same river even time after time; as surprises awaits us. The river’s flow and water levels can never exactly be the same and the scenery changes slowly but surely over time. When I look at the photos I had taken months ago compared to the current place, I can see the difference(s) and some of them quite noticeably so. I have yet to get bored paddling down the same river even after dozens of times; and I don't think I ever will as I just love it on the waters - for me, there's nothing quite like it.

First class and attentive service by the river bank that you'll never get at a bar in town.

But what is a constant are the friendly Bidayuh folks who live in Danu and Kg Semadang along Sungai Sarawak Kiri whom we occasionally encountered and who have more than warm smiles to offer us. And we are always grateful for and appreciative of their open friendliness.

"Trust me - this will perk you up for the paddling ahead!"

And on the Sunday afternoon of the 15 July 2007, we were offered “langkau” or distilled rice wine ('tuak') as we paddled past a small group of men by the river banks near Kg Semadang enjoying their Sunday afternoon and their home-brewed langkau! I took a small sip and it was excellent stuff and I wished I could have lingered on to enjoy the langkau and their company. If Kelvin had been with me that afternoon, I’m certain that that’s where and when he wants to get off! The next time I'm there, I'll look for those guys and see if I can purchase a couple of bottles off them. Cheers Everyone!

It was certainly thumbs up for the excellent home-brewed "langkau"! Langkau Kayaking anyone?

By Request: Kayaking With Buddy!

KH2o was more than happy to be with Buddy on the trip.

Guessed who joined me kayaking through the rainforests of Borneo Highlands today? And it was at the request of our guests from KL who got to know about him through this blog.

Buddy in his element @ Sungai Sarawak Kiri, Borneo Highlands 14 July 2007

Unexpected - Ashiq & Hana

FH2o, Ashiq and wife Hana @ Bengoh put-in, 8 July 2007

We'd had an unexpectedly busy kayaking week with Azmi taking people out everyday starting with an aussie retiree group of 15 on Monday to a multi-national group of 7 on Friday. And so on the weekend he was relieved by Bev on Saturday and yours truly on Sunday.

Unexpected surprises await Ashiq and Hana @ Sungai Sarawak Kiri, Borneo Highlands

And for Ashiq and Hana from Singapore; it was an unexpectedly pleasant surprise for them to discover kayaking through the rainforest in Kuching on their first visit here. It was an 'unplanned' trip for them this time but the next time they are planning to come back with their 3 years old daughter for her to experience the magical kayaking trip!

Taking in the sights under a rocky outcrop

Couple who kayak together - stays together!

Trust that your work week ahead will be unexpectedly productive and blissful!

Thank You - Marit & Christer

Some letters are so gratifying to receive, even a year after ...

Thanks Azmi and Bev for making Kuching Kayak Sdn Bhd such a success. And thanks also to our appreciative guests who make it so worthwhile for us to share our enjoyment of kayaking with them. Our heartfelt appreciation, gratitude and thanks to you all.

Dear Francis,

You will probably not remember us, but in connection with Global Meet 2006 I and my husband were signed up for kayaking in the rainforest. It was raining cats and dogs, and our behinds were somewhat sore, but this experience is one of the best ones in our lives. We still talk about it, and we certainly intend to come back one day. We have recommended your business several times, and we have also spoken about our personal experience of the trip, which really have intrigued people.

All the best to you and we hope your business is blooming.

Kind regards,

Marit Nyström-Collin and Christer Nyström

Sweden
3rd July 2007
Photos by Ferdinand Photography courtesy of Sarawak Convention Bureau.