Showtime at Sepilok, Sabah, East Malaysia

Showtime over: Visitors heading into the rainforest.

Showtime over, the majority of the visitors made for the exit, jumped into their vehicles and rushed to their next destination much to the amusement of the great apes, the orang-utan, snuggling in the trees above. Humans are funny creatures, they must have thought.

A few visitors headed into the rainforest to discover its delights. And the leeches were lying in wait for a hearty meal.

Sandakan Day 2, East Malaysia

With wifi down, I'm unable to post any pictures today but can post on this ancient desktop computer (free for guests)

Just as in Kota Kinabalu, there's a viewing platform on a hill from where you can see Laut Sulu (Sulu Sea), and have a bird's eye of the city of Sandakan (once the capital).

The weather has been fine.

Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, a world famous conservation area for orang utan, will hold its first ever International Bird Race.

I'll be going there tomorrow to say Hi to my hairy cousins. Hope it doesn't rain.

Surprisingly, this is the durian season in Sabah. I saw a lorry loaded with durian outside my guesthouse. Definitely must try Sabah durian.