Chronicles from South Borneo
As we were rafting our way downstream, a colorful bird flew right across the river valley we were in. Its feathers reflect the most beautiful combination of hues, almost like a rainbow, in contrast to the lush green shrubs of the mountainside. As we turned around the meander, Alvian spotted a family of otters sliding into a dive from the river rocks. Meanwhile, our local guide recounted stories of elephant snakes and pythons the size of small trees that are found in the area. View of Bukit Langara and river in Loksado As a city boy all my life, I was taken aback by the immense volume of wildlife we came across right then. That specific scene was one of the many memorable moments I experienced while traveling around the province of Kalimantan Selatan (South Borneo) for a week. Life for me at the time was (and still is now) all about seeking adventure wherever I could. Alas, when my good buddy Alvian offered to take me around his home province of Banua (what locals call Kalimantan...
