Took a long drive today to Tenom. Up there on Kimanis I saw an eagle so close, but it was actually me being high up on the hill near to its nest. At a glance it looked like a serpent crested eagle as it swooped down into the lush trees. And then the view of the sea was so far away but magnificent nonetheless.
Coming down I saw a stretch of cloud over the town down the valley. My breath was taken and downhill was ominous as per every time I drive through a forest shrouded in the clouds.
Down down down. The small town of Tenom reminded me of Limbang and the journey out reminded me of Lahad Datu with the hilly road and palm oil estates. My landmark has always been health facilities, and the farthest accessible on a sporty compact car via asphalt road was Kuala Tomani and thus where I headed. I blasted to Michigo Aniya and I realised this playlist should be renamed to Renji Club On Wheels.
Fiery red rambutans hanging heavy on trees. I was tempted to stop by and pluck them but oh hi there long tailed macaques.
I stopped somewhere safe to check my map. If I head west I can reach Brunei. If I head straight south I can reach Indonesia. I have my passport with me as usual. Where should I go from here?
Nisa texted and suggested we go for lunch. So I headed back to town.