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Nov 12, 2008

Mt. Kinabalu, Malaysia

Between each placement we had 3 or 4 free days in which we went on trips if we wanted. Michelle and I chose to climb Mt. Kinabalu in our final free period. We chose to do it in monsoon season...woops! On Day 1 it rained ALL day...and as a result of being told to pack as lightly as possible, we only had one set of clothes with us. The ascen…

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Amy McDanell
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Mt. Kinabalu, Malaysia

Hello Everyone! As you may know I am off to Sabah in Borneo for 2 months to work with orphaned orangutans. I think internet access is limited where I am staying, but I will try and update this site as often as possible.

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Nov 12, 2008

Mt. Kinabalu, Malaysia

Between each placement we had 3 or 4 free days in which we went on trips if we wanted. Michelle and I chose to climb Mt. Kinabalu in our final free period. We chose to do it in monsoon season.…

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Nov 12, 2008

Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Mt Kinabalu

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Nov 11, 2008

Outdoor Nursery, Malaysia

So off to outdoor nursery. What a difference to clinic but it was absolutely fantastic as well! Having looked after the babies for so long, it was brilliant to see orangutans at the next stage…

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Nov 11, 2008

Outdoor Nursery

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New blog entry posted

Nov 11, 2008

Sepilok Clinic, Malaysia

Sorry this has taken so long for me to update. The internet at the resthouse where I was staying didn't let me update my blog! Slight problem there! Anyway...so the next place I worked was bac…

Sophie He looks like a dude!!

Nov 14, 2008 re: Oscard

Soph Has he got like thumbs on his feet!?

Nov 14, 2008 re: Yee-Siong

Soph aww Amy that is such a beautiful pic!!

Nov 14, 2008 re: Rubin and I

loretta he gave me the hugest bite on my leg..........ive still got a scar!!! lol

Oct 27, 2008 re: Yoda

Grocky Silly me! My previous blog should read "working with orangs" - as things stand, it looks a bit odd!! Put it down to old age!!! Cheers - Grocks

Oct 7, 2008 on the message board

Grocky Hi Amy!! Came across this blog after I sent an e-mail. The temperature here in Canada has started to dip to single digits in the mornings & evenings. I think of you with envy out there, working organs, while I work with lawyers!!!!

Oct 7, 2008 on the message board

sam fuller came across the link you left liz when i was stalking here! hope you don't mind! wow, it looks fantastic! can't beleive you're working with all the little ones - they're adorable! have a wicked time! XXX

Oct 1, 2008 on the message board

Loretta hey amy!! i forgot you had this blog .... so have only just looked at it now!! bringing back all the memories from when i was there.....jsut a tad jealous! lol. cant believe only 2 of you are doing mt kinabalu :O tell the others they should dooo ittttttt!!!! lol. Enjoy working with all the orangs - give a kiss to afiq from me :-) enjoy xxxx

Sep 22, 2008 on the message board

Mum Hi Bubs Just testing!!! xxxx

Sep 8, 2008 on the message board

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Heathrow, UK 12-Sep-2008
Airport, Brunei 13-Sep-2008
Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Borneo), Malaysia 13-Sep-2008
Sepilok Orangutan Rehab Centre (Sabah, Borneo), Malaysia 17-Sep-2008