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Day 18 - Singing and Rafting
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Day 18 - Singing and Rafting

23 July 2026 Lottie and Frankie 1 min read

Hey guys we're #backatit lottie and frankie on the blog. Get excited!!!!!!


We started the day nice and early (to our joy) with a cheeky 7/11 breakfast before we got on a bus to go white water rafting.


It was lit


On the rafts we started some sort of war. All of the boats were splashing each other and we were pulling each other into the water.

BUT as proud members of her boat, we can confirm that leader Jess was the biggest unit. And she wiped out an entire raft.

We even made a human chain all together and drifted down the river as one.


After our trip down the river we had a lush bbq lunch and then got back onto the bus back, home sweet home, to kota kinabalu.


We then went around the markets for a few hours and bought all of you lucky lot some lovely souvenirs. Patrick and I (lottie) even got matching labubus- probably lafufus actually.


Raffy got a new haircut as well. 🤷‍♀️


For our dinner we went loco at 'mamasitas', a local Mexican restaurant in kk (very borneo). There was live music and a few of us even got up for a little sing song. We requested all the classics and we were all dancing and having the bestest time ever.


We've been rushed to finish this but we ended the day with some ice cream and happy hearts and full bellies.


Best day ever.


ps. Sorry for the lack of photos, we left the camera so it didn't get wet while rafting. More on the next one we promise!


Pps. Amy please can you leave a comment on the blog 🙏 from lottie xx

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Harriet
24 JUL 2026 ¡ 07:08

I bet a bed and shower has never felt so good!! Loved reading about your time in the jungle. Finn I hope you have your eyebrows…. 🤔 Enjoy your last day, what a way to end the trip! Can’t wait to have you home ❤️ xxx

Natasha
23 JUL 2026 ¡ 21:20

Oh my goodness, it sounds like you’ve had some incredible experiences! We can’t wait to hear all about them on Sunday. We’re totally made up this evening because we thought it was Monday you got back, but we get to see you a whole 24 hours sooner than we thought 😃 We are so excited to see you! I’m confident you haven’t got an eyebrow slit Raffy (we’ve got them insured for a lot of money). But I’m intrigued to see your haircut - did you get the full neck cracking treatment?!… as long as you can still move all 4 limbs. Which reminds me - please make sure you’re drinking plenty of water. All this cramp suggests maybe you’re dehydrated. Or better still, have some of your electrolyte sachets before and during the flights. Have a fantastic last day of paddling and snorkelling. Remember to take lots of photos. Safe journey home. Lots of love xxx

Amy
23 JUL 2026 ¡ 19:47

Lottie - shame I missed your wonderful singing #enjoy being an only child

Ana
23 JUL 2026 ¡ 19:36

Rafting sounds such fun and hope tomorrows snorkelling is amazing, don’t forget to wear lots of suncream! Last thing you want is to get burnt now! Enjoy the final days of your adventure with a few luxuries now with variety of meals and ensuite showers! X

Janet Scott (Kesia's grandma)
23 JUL 2026 ¡ 18:58

Thank you for taking time to write all the blogs. I've loved hearing about your adventures. What an amazing time you've had. In years to come you'll be able to bore your children and grandchildren with tales of "When I was in Borneo..."!

Duncan Paul
23 JUL 2026 ¡ 17:37

Glad to hear you had a bbq lunch. Can't wait to receive my lafufus gift.. Have a wicked last few days

Vicki
23 JUL 2026 ¡ 17:05

I bet the markets were fascinating! Hope you all treated yourselves! Rosie- Mr P is all settled in at home now and waiting for your return xxx

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