What can I say about Borneo, I had a fantastic time but only concentrated on the diving on this holiday. I will have to return someday to go and see Mount Kinabalu and the Urang Utangs which is Malaysia's National animal.
I flew into the town of Tawau from KL, arrived at eight in the evening so it was hard to take in any of the scenes as I got wisked off in a taxi to Semporna which is were Scuba Junkie is situated (the company I dived with)...
On arrival I checked into the backpackers - which leaves something to the imagination. The bungalows on Mabul island are a far better option even though there is nothing else to do par from diving, snorkeling and lying on the beach. These areas are truly still proper remote islands. Not like Phi Phi that has been extensively developed over time...
Early morning my diving days began. I had a great time and on and off the boat. The days were usually concluded with nice showers and then off to the bar for pizza night, band night etc.
Most certainly on my list of things to do again.
Next time I'll go for longer so that I can fit in a jungle track, river rafting and climbing the mountain...
The island of Mantabuan (North of Semporna)
Fishing
Bungalow in the water
Sipadan
Sipadan
Captain Abdul, having a lunch break snooze
The resort
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