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typical basha setup of an expert jungle guideExcellent example on how to make a good basha in the rainforest.	Summit Picture of a great international TeamHere the team on the summit of Batu Lawi in 2002. Hj. Ramli took the photo.	Strangler at treeStrangler plant: Those plants seeds nest in the upper regions of the tree, they then find a way to stretch their branches down to touch soil, and "strangle" the tree taking away nutrition.Later, the real tree dies.	River crossing on the way to Batu LawiThe group crosses a small river, before heading towards the ridges which lead up to the majestetic sandstone rock
Olaf feeding rope to Haji RuslanIt is important to have some sets of friends, and good light ropes to climb. We have seen some pretty amazing lianas, used by a previous summiter (probably Bruno Manser) for abseiling 20m+ over flat rockfaces.	Lucia with insectThere is so much magic in this jungle.	Lucia on Summit of Batu LawiOutlook from the Summit of Batu Lawi towards Negara Brunei Darussalam	Hj. Ruslan climbed the cruxHaji Ruslan can be seen here in one of the more difficult parts of the climb.
Hj Ramli taking a short breakThe way to the summit was long, we needed 3 days to walk in, 1 for a scouting climb and 1 day to finally climb the mountain spire. All expediton took 14 days or so.	Here the team of the International Batu Lawi Expedition 2002from left:Hj Ruslan, Olaf, Hj. Ramli, Katja, Lucia, Elis, Duke	Haji Ruslan shows the targetOur dear guide Haji Ruslan points out the way where we need to go	Elys on the summitOur doc Elys always was in a good mood, and cheered us up. Here seen on the summit of Batu Lawi.
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