Thanks to Kevin, a guest on our kayaking trip on saturday and an anthropologist, I was introduced to the friendly folks of Tringgus, the furthest village at the uppermost reaches of Sungai Sarawak Kanan or Sungai Pedi as it is commonly known as by the locals there. I had previously only been as far as Pengkalan Terbang and Fullmoon; yes I’ve found a put-in at the source of Sungai Sarawak!
This ‘road’ less travelled is basically an old logging trail but ,surfaced, with loose gravels and has been left unsealed for the longest time (we’re talking about years here) but it is only now being given some attention on account that it is no longer under the opposition - one of the more unpalatable aspects of the oxymoron politics of development. *sigh*
A longer post will follow (eventually) to do justice to this place and the friendly villagers there but for now I’m posting some photos of the road there. As Kevin was saying on the way back, he was wishing that he could stay the night there instead of having to drive back to Kuching. I wished I could too but I have a family and four dogs that would miss me! But Kevin, you know that we would certainly be back as Sungai Pedi beckons! And the riverways need no surfacing nor sealing!
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the adventures of unker ho!
wuching - haha! should I rename my blog?
hey francis !
Thats very exciting! We should really plan for a source to sea expedition of Sungei Sarawak. Am already dreaming (n drooling) of it at this very moment !! Wish I am in Kuching now…
fullmoon - haha! i knew you would be excited! There are 2 sources - Sg Sarawak Kanan and Sg Sarawak Kiri - so would have to do BOTH! How does that sound?
Sungei Pedi, looks so quiet and tranquil yet gives an impression of depth. Away from the maddening crowd, I would say. Definitely a place for you and Fullmoon. Very nice pictures, FH2o.