Brunei - Rainforest
Did you know that Brunei has some of the best preserved rainforest in the world? That's right. That's because this guy: has so much money, that they can afford to preserve the rainforests rather than logging them, as they do in a lot of Southeast Asia. So, I decided to hitch a ride in one of the many water taxis lining the promenade in Bandar Seri Begawan into the rainforest. I hoped to see some proboscis monkeys, crocodiles and the other animals that inhabit this part of the world. The nice ones. In retrospect, this possibly wasn't the safest idea I had during my trip. These were crocodile infested waters. But I came in pursuit of adventure, and you don't find that by sitting on the shore. I paid $50BND for the boat journey. For the record, if you do ever find yourself in Bandar Seri Begawan, you should not pay this much for a tour, unless it is an organised one. I did because rain was rapidly closing in and this was my chance to see the rainforest. It was a g...