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Banjarmasin

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Modern South Kalimantan town near the mouth of the Barito River, with plenty canals to explore, and a floating market.
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Long Bagum

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Trading post and furthest stop of the Kapal Biasa
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Long Hubung

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Another river-side Dayak village on the Middle Mahakam.
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Datah Bilang

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Resettlement village on the Middle Mahakam River
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Tering

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Settlement on both sides of the Mahakam River, large parts of which were inundated at the time of our visit
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Barong Tongkok

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Smallish town in the Mahakam area, notable for its patongs of Catholic priests
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Eheng

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Another longhouse village, and some reflections on the merits of longhouses
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Benung

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One of the oldest longhouses in the Mahakam area
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Melak

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Comparatively large town upstream in the Mahakam River, and a good base for onshore excursions to Dayak villages
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Muara Pahu

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Nondescript board walk town on the way further upstream the Mahakam River
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    • 26. Mexico City May 28, 2026
    • 25. a bit more Mexican history May 23, 2026
    • 24. arrival in Mexico City May 23, 2026
    • Museo de Antropología de Xalapa May 17, 2026
    • 23. the way back to Mexico City May 17, 2026
    • 22. the Tren Maya May 14, 2026

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