Graptolite - in the Heart of Darkness
Graptolite's Sailing Log
Martyn Pickup & Heike Richter
Wed 26 Nov 2008 13:47
After a long slog against the wind and current we reached the mouth of the
Sekonyer River, Kalimantan (Borneo to those behind the times), this morning
and the trip then turned into a scene from 'Apocalyse Now' as we pushed
miles up river through the mangroves to the small river town of Kumai.
The weather is miserable with continuous rain and attack from the local
mosquitoes. That and the wailing from the mosques across the river calling
the faithful to prayer will give a flavour of the place.
The plan for tomorrow is to haggle for fuel and food then go to say hello to
some Dayak natives, orangutans, proboscis monkeys and other relatives then
press on to Singapore.