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We have at last arrived home from our many adventures in SE Asia. We are well, with no injuries or bugs in our system. It was a good trip.
In particular, we enjoyed the cruise on the Mahakan River. It was certainly something different and eye opening and a challenge to Jeanne and I, both in our 80’s.
The challenge the cruise boat presented was soon overcome and the climb to the upper deck became easier each day. How pleasant it was cruising up and later, down the river sitting on that top deck. Sunny conditions , but a nice cooling breeze. Meals were served up there and what excellent meals they were. The Chef was superb in his choice of food and in the cooking and presentation. Perhaps the best part of the cruise. One particular criticism is with the shower. It was never better than a trickle, enough to shower in but not easy for the ladies to wash their hair. I the circumstances, I am not sure there is much you can do about the problem.
Our guide was excellent too, very concerned for our welfare and to ensure everything went well. The organisation was good and timely.
We did not see much of the crew of the boat, but they did and excellent job and ensured the cruise was comfortable and pleasing. They were always on hand to assist when embarking and disembarking.
Traversing the river system in the canoes was interesting. We saw a large number of animals and birds on these outings. Several sights of monkeys jumping from tree to tree. Glimpses of them as they went. Others high up in the trees, just looking down at us. We saw Hornbills, the Garuda Eagle and the most colourful Kingfishers. However, I must say travelling in the canoes is not the most comfortable way of travelling and getting in and out of them was a great challenge. With assistance from others though, much grunting and laughing we managed.
Would we do it again? I don’t think so. My sister and her husband are ten years younger than us and they managed fine. At our age, fitness is essential and I think we just managed to achieve enough fitness. A great experience though.
Thank you for all your assistance in organising the cruise. Your informative and prompt replies made the arrangement of the cruise so much easier.
