Photos of Malaysian Borneo

December 15 2011 January 6 2012 (23 days)


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Tua Pek Kong temple MiriThe Tua Pek Kong temple is a Taoist temple in Miri
Plane to MuluThe propeller plane to Mulu
Costus speciosusThe flowering Costus speciosus plant
Caterpillar Mulu BorneoYou need to watch carefully before grabbing the railing This caterpillar with poisonous hairs uses it as a highway
Langs CaveThe beautiful stalactites on the ceiling in Langs Cave in Mulu National Park
Mulu Deer CaveThe tourists at the bottom left show how large Deer Cave is The caves are among the longest in the world
Deer CaveDeer Cave is home to millions of bats
Bat flightAt dusk the bats fly out of the cave in groups
Celosia or CockscombThe Celosia or Cockscomb flower
Malaysian housesThe inhabitants of Borneo build their houses on stilts as protection against water and pests
Chinese hibiscusThe Chinese hibiscus or Bunga Raya is the national flower of Malaysia
MilkweedThe milkweed flower Its flower heads are often used for offerings
Wind CaveThe kings chamber full of pillars in Wind Cave at Mulu
By boatBy boat to Clearwater Cave
Clearwater CaveRock formation above the entrance of Clearwater Cave
Clearwater Cave entranceThe light beautifully streaming into Clearwater Cave
Rajah Brookes butterflyA beautiful Rajah Brookes Birdwing butterfly
Boat tripSailing through Mulu National Park in narrow boats
Eating caterpillarA caterpillar feeds on a twig in Mulu National Park Borneo
Walkway MuluThe trail runs over a wooden walkway among rock formations
MillipedeA millipede in Mulu Borneo
SwingingHoping the liana is strong enough
Pill MillipedeThe millipede curls up when threatened
IxoraA butterfly on the flowering Ixora
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