Monday morning walk

To get to the island we took a water taxi - another first for me

This morning I joined Margaret's weekly Monday morning walk for the first time. The location was the island Pulau Berambang just across from the water village. I have mentioned Margaret previously on a hash post - she does regular walks and excursions around Brunei and has probably seen more of Brunei than most Bruneians ever would. 

The start of the walk

The island itself is fairly small, mostly jungle and most probably 400-500 inhabitants. It only takes 5 minutes to drive from one one side to the other. We were transported on a retired museum department bus and we did not see another car on the road. Villagers walked between houses and to the small provision shop or rode motobikes without helmets. I also noticed most vehicles were unregistered. Afterall with no bridge or ferry to the mainland why would you? Anyway don't think the old bus would pass an MOT. 

Bukit Batu Bujang Pahang, our objective

It would be interesting to find out more about the island and its history. In Borneo where there are rocks jutting out there is sure to be old legends and I am sure that this island has its own legends that has been passed down through generations. There is also an abandoned coal mine which I am sure has a history.  

The climb was very steep initially but the view from the top was fantastic.

Brunei River and Brunei on one side of the island

And on the other side with the brown river as a boundry is already Malaysia. I never realised how close the boundry actually was on this side of Brunei.

Being the start of the week I felt guilty for not taking Iman to school, not dropping Donncha off to the airport and abandoning the boys for nearly five hours but with a superb walk and a magnificent view, what a fantastic way to start a week!