Modes of Transportation in Bario

The view of the cockpit from my seat.

The fastest and cheapest way to Bario is by flying with MASWings- a regional airline operating the Rural Air Services(RAS) in East Malaysia and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines.

The Twin Otter airplane that flew Batch 3 to Bario.

We had the entire plane to ourselves!

The plane flies low, so expect to be treated with amazing views.

The flight was approximately 50 minutes in which I spent the entire ride gazing out the window to sights of cotton candy clouds and mountain forests. 

There is the option of getting there by foot or boat but that would take weeks. For the adventurous, a 4WD ride of 12 hours through rough terrains will bring you to Bario from Miri, but remember to pack a paper bag in case you throw up.

Daniel got to drive Aunty Dayang's 4WD

The lady whom I have been assigned to, Aunty Dayang Nalin owns a Toyota Hilux and my favourite part of the car is the cargo compartment at the back. When she drives to town or the airport, I would hop on at the back to enjoy the breeze and view, not caring that I look like a complete budak bandar (city kid).

Happy me is happy.

WHEEEE...!

Bario "school bus".

Driving a big 4WD on the narrow roads can be a bit of a hassle though, so in comes the motorbike! Batch 3 participants suffered the most "casualties" thus trips to the clinic were made often and Tepuq Sina Rang's motorbike came in very handy for these trips.

Dom and YeeWan at the clinic.

Have wheels, will travel.

Luke and I ran errands with the bicycles provided by eHomemakers. The weather in Bario is perfect for riding a bicycle as it doesn't get humid and temperatures never go above 26 degree Celsius.

If all else fails, your two feet are your greatest bet to go around Bario!

The 5km walk from the airport to Bario Asal.

7a.m. walk to Tamu in the freezing morning mist.

I will find my way back to Bario whatever the transportation may be. But for now, goodbye Bario!

Ai Jin 
Aren