Simon at Sepilok

A sad day for all of us. It's been a wonderful 2 months working here and at Rasa Ria but i'm sure the bonds between us and Sepilok will remain strong forever.

We had an early rise so that our group could get a photo with all 11 of us pictured together. Copies of this will be printed and distributed to all the various people here and at home who have helped run the project for us.

Then our first farewell, as Yvonne left the group to start her further adventures. If i had to describe the air at the moment it just feels so numb. So many people to see before we leave and so many farewells to make. Including the orangutans of course! It might be my imagination but some of them appeared to sense this was our day to leave. I guess they've seen it all before, every couple of months to be precise. One final play session with Eniro and Merudo and a little time with the new boy Ufuk who moved into Quarantine yesterday from the Clinic. From the doorway of the Clinic I spent a little time watching Sogo Sogo. She's on her own in there now Ufuk has moved. Get better soon my little one... X

A quick packing exercise then off to Sandakan Airport and back to KK and Rasa Ria for our final night together. A meal at the Coffee Terrace and some drinks afterwards at Aromaitie with the Rangers and our final farewells. Vicky and I leave at 5.00am (!!) for home while the rest of the group will be sleeping.

So that's it for now. No further blog updates until i get home. Hope you've enjoyed reading about my time here (almost) as much as i've had being here. Feel free to leave a comment or email me soon...

Love to all of you for now,
Simon XXXXXX