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Sunday, August 18, 2013

A Detour

They are monkeys. To be precisely complicated, they become long-tailed macaques, crab-eating macaques, 长尾猕猴, 食蟹猕猴，etc.


They are as invasive as humans, or vice versa, but they can always disguise themselves as The Thinker at the same time, 


or show their disdain for the uninterested DSLR.

They are very common in Malaysia, I meet them every time I visit Cerok Tokun, and this time at Batu Caves.



"Batu Caves is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia." (Wikipedia).


We made a detour to visit this place during the last trip to Bukit Tinggi.
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26 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlAugust 18, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    as invasive as humans or vice versa. you are wise man!

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  2. steveroniAugust 18, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    East to understand your enjoyment in photography. Each shot is so special to you--and to your followers.

    As for monkeys:
    Humans see--humans do....

    Beautiful spread and commentary.

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  3. Rick (Ratty)August 18, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Lots of great stuff in this post. I always like to see monkeys. And you visited a great place.

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  4. BritaAugust 18, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    The monkeys, I have always seen as wise animals, mischievous and resourceful, but then I've also only seen them in zoos.
    Exciting and interesting places you write about. I read on Wikipedia about Bukit Tingg. Exciting hitorisk place / brita

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  5. Ana Mínguez CorellaAugust 18, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Wonderful place .. I love .. Congratulations and best regards ..

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  6. Laura. MAugust 18, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    In Gibraltar there are many.
    The 3rd and 4th pictures are great.
    Good Sunday.
    A hug.

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  7. wennAugust 18, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    funny looking monkey but intelligent..

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  8. Icy BCAugust 18, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    I like the "thinker" and the Shrine looks amazing..

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  9. eileeninmdAugust 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    The monkeys are smart, love your photos. especially the thinker. The Shrine and cave are beautiful. Wonderful photos, Rainfield.

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  10. Gemma AnnAugust 18, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Great pictures.. gosh they really look as if they are thinker and thinking and ...so eerie.. :)

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  11. DebbieAugust 19, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    very cool monkeys....

    glad you took that detour!!

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  12. NancyAugust 19, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Monkeys scare me -- but yours are quite beautiful. :)

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  13. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 19, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    Wonderful pictures; I would love to go somewhere where I could see monkeys in the wild.

    And you are the master at giving us a great deal to think about in only a few words! (And for that I sincerely thank you.)

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  14. AnonymousAugust 19, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Love the expression on the macaque's face in the second shot. The shrine looks very beautiful.

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  15. Minoru SaitoAugust 19, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Hi! Nice shrine photo. The detour is very good for you. Thanks for sharing.

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  16. betchaiAugust 20, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    i really love to think they are thinkers :) hehe, that cave looks amazing!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 21, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    The last time I visited this place was when I was a student many years back.

    Would love to visit this again during low season

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  18. CherryAugust 21, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    de ja vu, dreamt that i've been here already but i went through all the comments i couldn't find my name. hmmmn... blame it on that Batu Cave feature i watched at TLC. lol

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  19. EG CameraGirlAugust 22, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Monkeys can be quite naughty at times, much like humans.

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  20. GeorgeAugust 23, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    The statue at Batu Caves is very impressive, but so are the macaques you've pictured. I just don't understand how they could be disinterested in you (or your camera).

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  21. GigaAugust 23, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    Sanktuarium jest imponujące. Małpki te są inteligentne, ale i niegrzeczne.Przekonałam się na własne skórze. Pozdrawiam.
    The sanctuary is impressive. Monkeys are intelligent, but often rude. I have found in my own skin. Yours.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    Fascinating post and beautiful photography of your country ~ thanks, carol, xo

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  23. ruthinianAugust 23, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    that is a very interesting place. I'm definitely putting it in my bucket list of places to see before I die.

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  24. Diane AZAugust 23, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    Interesting place with many steps to climb, but so much easier than without stairs. Charming monkeys, looking smart!

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  25. FriedaAugust 25, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    What an impressive place!
    And the monkeys look like really interesting characters!

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  26. RNSANEOctober 20, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Incredibly beautiful but I wouldn't make it up ten stairs, I am sad to say...those steps eliminate the riff raff and those out of shape such as me.

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