This is our last day here at the long house so we went with Kibie and Anna to their rice field to do some planting. It was really easy. You just get a long stick which you bang into the ground to make holes. You then drop a small amount of rice into the hole, lightly cover with a little earth and voila! Rice. Well, it's slightly harder than than as it's really hot, the stick gives you blisters after about 5 minutes and you have to squat down on your haunches to plant the rice so after 5 minutes your thighs are screaming for mercy. We did plant a whole basket of rice though. Very satisfying to know that in 6 months Kibie and his family will be eating the rice that we planted.
We have had a fantastic time here at the longhouse. The Iban people are so warm and welcoming and make you feel at home so quickly. Kibie made a real effort to show us the surrounding jungle and how they live here. I hope to come back soon.
Mind you, after learning how much Kibie received of the money that we paid to the Borneo B&B for the trip we were really shocked. He got less than a third of the money and yet was the one who made all the effort and had all the expense.
If anyone wants to do a trip to the longhouse just call Kibie direct on 014-8846173 and book it direct with him. Then all you have to do is get on the Sri Aman bus and ask the driver to let you off at Panggil Angkong. That way Kibie gets his full share and you save a packet.
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