Set off from KL heading towards Taman Negara National Park but on the way we had a few stops.

First we stopped at a deer farm where we got in the enclosure to feed them then saw various other animals before a photo opportunity with a large snake round my neck and another one in the sunbear enclosure stroking the bear (fortunately he was being fed and distracted at the time as I didn't like the size of his claws!) After this we went to the elephant sanctuary which was the highlight. We fed the babies peanuts before watching demonstrations of each of them doing different tricks with their massouds then fed the adults who were clearly very hungry. After this we took a ride on them which I'd done before but forgotten how bizarre their gait is when they walk. The final activity was by far the best though! We climbed onto the elephants back while she stood in the river and then she capsized us so we went under which was actually very refreshing in the heat! We were than able to spend time washing them, they were like pets just basking in the attention.

Arrived in Taman Negara to be greeted by the most basic accommodation we've had yet (I'm still not a fan of squat toilets and hot water would have been a bonus) but it was comfy and had a fan. It also had a mosque next door which woke us up at 6am with the call to prayer which continued at intervals until 9pm. The following day we had an early start taking a boat down river then climbing uphill to do a 1km canopy walk 45m above the jungle. I only looked down twice and that really wasn't a good idea! The worst part was climbing a ladder for around 50m while the walkway was swinging from side to side. After this there was a 1.5km hike up the hill to get to the viewpoint which wasn't pleasan in 35 degrees and 100% humidity but the views were great.

In the afternoon we wene river rafting but not in the traditional sense. We were on an old wooden long boat with a motor which rocked violently from side to side and the guide in the other boat had an oar which he proceeded to put in the water as they passed us in order to absolutely soak us. We looked like we'd stepped out a shower fully clothed when we arrived at the local village. Here we were told about the heritage - they are the only people aside from the village we stayed in who are allowed to stay in the National Park and some of their cultural and ritual beliefs were fascinating. We were shown how to light a fire which took the man under 30 seconds and then they made darts for us which are very intricate and take several steps. We then got a chance to shoot them with the blow pipe and although Jamie showed off and was closest to the target I overshot it and hit the tree behind about 40m away - those things can really travel!

There was a huge thunderstorm that night which woke us both up as the whole building was shaking after one of the thunder claps. We were due to travel to the vilage to meet up with our bus by boat but everyone else in our party was whinging about not travelling by boat in the rain and one of them actually phoned the company HQ and demanded they got a bus. Not me and Jamie however, we were here for an adventure! So we donned our sexy green plastic macs and boarded our own private long boat (luckily this one had a roof) and had a fantastic two hour trip down the river where we didn't get a spot of rain on us and saw some beautiful scenery and even some gibbons. The bus had to detour because of flooding so we wee sitting in the restaurant eating and chilling while the rest of them arrived after a three hour trip in a cramped minibus with no aircon - I wonder who took the best option?

Bus continued to Cameron Highlands where we are now, much cooler and the hostel is lovely with a bonfire outside the bar each night. Trips organised for tomorrow so more updates to follow...