Samo's Great Adventure...?

[Gary]

Hey Samo,



It's been a month (posted 10/11) since you told us about your expedition to the upper reaches of a river at the Malaysian-Indonesia border in East Malaysia..:cool:



Any new expeditions since then? Given away any more knives? Wer'll wait to hear..<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>



Gary











"The Price of Greatness is Responsibility" - Winston Churchill

[sam the man..]

Howdy Gary,

Thanks for the kind words.. Been at rest recovering from a bad nasal infection.. The East Malaysian project was this year's main highlight... There has been several other smaller offroad trips, but we hardly engaged any local or indigenous folks as our guides... <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The next biggie, is a oddessey to central Mongolia in June 2002! Hope to pack some spydies on this one! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Kahz]

Wow, Mongolia! The most "exotic" adventure I've had was in Central and Southern Mexico while working as a student archaeologist... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I need to go to your side of the world soon. Maybe for 2003, so keep your fingers crossed. <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Please keep us updated on your latest adventures _all the time_. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Get well soon!

Kahz

"Never trust machinery more complicated than a knife and fork." -R.A.H.

[sam the man..]

Thanks Kahz!
Mongolia's gonna be one tough cookie! One-third of the trip will be on four-wheel drive while the rest are on horseback.. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Hey, if you are heading towards Southeast Asia, do drop me a line! I'll be glad to show you around Malaysia.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Kahz]

Samo,

Thanks, I will! I am hoping to be able to visit Kuala Lumpur soon. An ex-student of mine was there and in Singapore in 1999 and he told me the most amazing stories, so I know I have to go.

I am also planning a trip to India and Nepal for 2003 (was going to be Egypt, but that will have to wait). One of my best friends is from Bangalore, so he wants to show us (the husband and myself) around his area, then drive up north all the way to the Himalayas!!!! I can't wait!

Hey, don't worry about the horse back ride, I survived a many hour ride on donkey in Southern Mexico, and about an hour ride on Camel in Morocco. Horses are much better "designed" for human rumps, LOL! <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

"Never trust machinery more complicated than a knife and fork." -R.A.H.

[sam the man..]

Much obliged Kahz...
To those who are new to Malaysia, here's a map.. Check out the guy's tattoo (second on left), these are Iban [ee`-ban] people, the best wilderness trackers I've came across..

have spydies will travel

[sam the man..]

I love the squid season! That's when I go jigging for these large calamaries from April-June at the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

pix 1 - that's a large squid or sotong [sorr-thong] as they are called in Malay
pix 2 - Good catch : a parrotfish landed near a reef

have spydies will travel

Edited by - samo on 11/12/2001 8:25:51 AM

[Kahz]

Kewl!!!!

I know I will have to "island-hop" all the way up to India, LOL! That's what my ex-student did, he island hopped in Asia for over a month, got to visit several interesting parts, islands and in the continental areas as well, and brought back a bunch of cool photos. I may need at least two months to vacation, I wonder what my pocket will say, LOL! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

What I have checked is that it's not extremely expensive once you get there, but the air fare may be the highest cost. Any ideas or thoughts about this, Samo?

This is a Spyderco Forum, right? <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> You may contact me to my e-mail address if you wish, unless Forumites don't mind traveling tips.

Kahz

"Never trust machinery more complicated than a knife and fork." -R.A.H.

[sam the man..]

Island hop? Whoah! That'll have to be well managed! I met a fellow traveller from Oregon while on assignment to Thailand some time ago. This guy packed an old blue-handled Delica which came with a plastic clip.. Traded plenty of travel tales.. Said he came in from India through Bangladesh and Burma and had the Delica as a faithful companion! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Really COOL! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Gary]

Thanks for the update Samo. Your adventures are always interesting... and for those that may not think it belongs in a knife forum, nice reference to the Delica... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Looking forward toward hearing about your Mongolia trip.. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

"The Price of Greatness is Responsibility" - Winston Churchill

[GlockDoc]

Samo, Thanks for sharing the adventure with us. Mongolia! I am so envious! I grew up reading the stories of Roy Chapman Andrews and his travels in Mongolia. We will expect pictures when you return. Peace go with you and bring you safe home.

[Lsaulog]

Wow, great pics Samo!

It's always refreshing to hear of your new travels. I admire your adventurous spirit!

My biggest adventure in suburbia is usually wrestling with the lawnmower to get it started! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I hope you feel better soon.

Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed.

[stu]

Samo,

I hope you feel better soon.

Great pictures!

[sam the man..]

Thanks for the well-wishes guys! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
This forum is a great place! Well, Mongolia is my biggest project to date.. It'll cost somewhere between US$5,000 - US$15,000 to get a team beyond the Gobi desert.. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Everything had to be seamlessly planned... Hmmm speaking about expeditions, one of the most interesting way to get around is barter-trading... I've attached a pix of a "dukuk", [doo-kwock] a traditional Iban knife which I've traded with an Endura and its thermoplastic neck sheath.... If you do a bit of homework, the Iban, largest ethnic group among the East Malaysian Dayaks were reputable head-hunters of the past.. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[Kahz]

Beautiful! Nice trading!

I want to see more photos! They are addictive... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

"Never trust machinery more complicated than a knife and fork." -R.A.H.

[Gary]

He he he... hang onto your head Samo! Maybe you need to tuck an extra Spydie when you are in Iban Land.

Additionally, congratulations on your next post... # 1000!!

Gary

"The Price of Greatness is Responsibility" - Winston Churchill

[J Smith]

I really enjoy the pics if I ever figure out how to post them I will post some of my part of the world.It is also nice to be able to asscociate a face with a name I wish more forumites would post pics of themselves with thier spydies.
Please eplain how to reduce size of pic so it will work,I have Polaroid Photomx 2.0

Jeff

Edited by - J Smith on 11/13/2001 9:58:48 AM

Edited by - J Smith on 11/13/2001 11:58:04 AM

Edited by - J Smith on 11/13/2001 12:06:29 PM

[sam the man..]

Dude, all you have to do, is to reduce the pixel size on photoshop or other image editing software.. keep it below 300 pixels and you are fine! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Hey Kahz! Travelling around and about Malaysia is reasonably cheap! Believe me! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
Gary ~ Thanks for the kind words dude! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[J Smith]

OK not much to look at but here it is i hope
Hey it worked know I can post some images of my sydies.Samo thanks for the help.
Jeff

Edited by - J Smith on 11/13/2001 12:18:59 PM

[Kahz]

Wow!!!!
You caught that?
Yum... that reminds me I had catfish & veggies yesterday. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Nice meeting you in person... and fish. <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

"In science fiction, space and time warps are a commonplace. They are used for rapid journeys around the galaxy, or for travel through time. But today's science fiction, is often tomorrow's science fact." Stephen Hawking