I DID see a leech. I found one in my pants during lunch. I stood up to get a cup of coffee and my thigh itched. When I scratched it, a soft tootsie-roll-thing slid around under my fingers. I thought at first it was the spare toilet paper that I keep tucked in my wasteband …
Borneo: Belief
Even on vacation I struggle with goal-setting and achievement. I love to bird watch. But what sort of spotting should give me the most satisfaction? A half- glimpse of what what might possibly be a rhinosaurus hornbill or a face to face conversation with what definitely is a common sparrow? And if I see …
Borneo: Cows and other Endangered Species
At the end of our steamy days at jungle camp, Afiq loaded us back up into his boat and drove us away. I left most of the beer behind because Afiq said he would take care of it and that's fair. We traveled two swerving heaving hours to a village called Telupid. Afiq …
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