Gomantong Caves

3 May 2019
We got lucky and saw the red leaf monkey outside the caves. Warning, if you dont like strong smell and roaches, the cave will not be pleasant. The 15-20 mins around the cave gives a quick understanding of how bird's nest is harvested and the conditions the folks has to go through to get it. Maybe you will now understand why it is so expensive and the difference between white and black bird's nest.
20190503_125025 2 hour van ride from our hotel in Sepilok
2 hour van ride from our hotel in Sepilok
20190503_142805 We were wondering why we are the only ones with hardhats and boots ... on hindsight we are very glad our guides provided them, much needed for the caves even if...
We were wondering why we are the only ones with hardhats and boots ... on hindsight we are very glad our guides provided them, much needed for the caves even if you are not doing any climbing.
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Let us pass PLEASE !!!!
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20190503_145904 Someone actually had to live inside the cave to prevent non-authorised folks from stealing the birds nest ... ohhh the smell is powerful.
Someone actually had to live inside the cave to prevent non-authorised folks from stealing the birds nest ... ohhh the smell is powerful.
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roaches everywhere ...
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20190503_150635 dead swiftlet
dead swiftlet
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20190503_150841 Quarters for the harvesters.
Quarters for the harvesters.
P1090154 The red leaf monkey is apparently quite rare to spot.
The red leaf monkey is apparently quite rare to spot.