3.30.2007

tourist spotting 101

some of the things you can do while at Bako National Park is to spot wildlife (monkeys, birds, exotic plants) and do some trail hikes.











but the one i find most amusing is tourist-spotting. you usually see them clustered together, heads tilted upwards as if quietly looking for a prey. they also carry with them metallic gadgets that they bring up to eye-level as you can see here:



and they come in groups everywhere. here's another in Semenggoh National Park. i think they're keeping their eyes peeled for the Orang Utans.



another special group is found in a mosque. the female species are garbed in blue long robes and a piece of cloth over their heads. male species on the other hand are found in their normal state.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I share your amusement. :)

My usual prank in Bako, whenever I take someone along with me, is to point my finger at the forest above me and put on a curious expression. When a group of tourists see me do that, they'll quickly come near where I'm standing and I'd whisper 'shhh' to them. Then, they'd all eagerly look toward where I was pointing, while I just make my way into the jungle, giggling...

After reading this entry of yours, I think I should take photos of them next time! :)

Unknown said...

haha. now you're giving me an idea. aren't they just adoooorable?

easy for me to make fun of 'em cause i look like a local.

gotta love that brown skin!