Author Archives: marilyn

Niah and Birds Nest Soup

Posted on September 26, 2024 by marilyn

NIAH NP – Sarawak, East Malaysia – 26 September 2024 I’d heard about these caves from Garry KS, he and a group of caver friends had visited Niah, hiring a “people mover “vehicle to get them there.  The photos Garry … Continue reading →

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Cadburys Old Gold Chocolate, the new energy booster

Posted on September 24, 2024 by marilyn

MOUNT KINABALU, Sabah – Eastern Malaysia – 23-24 September 2024 Mount Kinabalu is a UNESCO Global Geopark, the summit is 4095.2M above sea level and we would be starting the walk at Timpohon Gate (1,829m ASL).  I have to admit to … Continue reading →

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Touch-down Kota Kinabalu

Posted on September 22, 2024 by marilyn

KOTA KINABALU – 20-22 September 2024 There have been some ups and downs (cancelled flights, possible cyclones) but Jim (my travelling buddy) and I finally made it to Kota Kinabalu in East Malaysia on Saturday.  Our Big Adventure was to … Continue reading →

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The lead up to Kinabalu – Part 2

Posted on September 18, 2024 by marilyn

19 August – 19 September The second part of challenge to build my fitness so that I can climb Mount Kinabalu went by in a blur! I’d heard that it takes 21 days to form a habit and 7 days … Continue reading →

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Caught by a Heuristic Trap – or two

Posted on September 15, 2024 by marilyn

BLUE MOUNTAINS – 15 September 2024 I was a little nervous about this multi pitch abseil trip (Malaita Walls).  I’d done it twice before (maybe even more times because I don’t always record trips), but this time it was an SRT … Continue reading →

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