{"id":3937,"date":"2017-04-23T00:05:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-23T00:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erictrules.com\/?p=3937"},"modified":"2018-12-05T00:26:40","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T00:26:40","slug":"the-iron-horse-and-the-borneo-bucket-brigade-episode-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/the-iron-horse-and-the-borneo-bucket-brigade-episode-11\/","title":{"rendered":"The Iron Horse and the Borneo Bucket Brigade &#8211; Episode 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><div class=\"reviews_view\"><ul class=\"reviews_view\" style=\"slideshow\" current=\"0\"><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Brilliant!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 15, 2018 by <b>thebigtravelpodcast<\/b> from United Kingdom<\/div><p>I'm a fellow travel podcaster and journalist (The Big Travel Podcast) and came across this podcast when reviewing other travel podcasts for an article I'm writing. Eric has such a lovely way of telling a story and a brilliant voice. Love it.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Amazing travel podcast!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>September 26, 2018 by <b>Great Historic Show!<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>This is exactly what I've been looking for and sounds amazing. Can't stress how great this show sounds enough. Great show + great host = Home Run Podcast. Subscribed!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Chuck Jonkey<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>May 21, 2018 by <b>susanshane<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Fascinating! Love indigenous music and listening to Chuck\u2019s vivid descriptions were as close to being there as possible. I am so intrigued with these off the beaten path places and this podcast offers a glimpse into realities otherwise unknown. He really captures the \u201cspirit\u201d and Eric, your podcast connects us to that world. Wonderful!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Mark Eagle<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>February 4, 2018 by <b>Tallmarkone<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>e-travels with e. trules is a very informative and entertaining podcast about Mr. Trules travels across our planet over the past many years. But it's more than just that. It's also about his life beginning in New York and how he created a life for himself, his wife and now their adopted son in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles. \n\nWhat's especially enjoyable about his accounts of his life is not just what's going on in the present but also the historical knowledge he imparts with a sense of humor. \n\nHe probably remembers Gene Shepard from many many years ago on WOR A.M. Radio in New York City and I as a young child back then would listen to him on the equivalent of podcasts back then. Younger people may recall the movie \"A Christmas Story\" and the famous saying about not getting a Bebe gun because he will shoot his eye out. Well that was written by and voice overhead by Gene Shepard. \n\nMr. Trules has a similar ability to tell a good story and to do so in such a way as to bring you right there. \n\nI only recently discovered podcasts and this has got to be one of the best ones out there!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Great show, if you love travel, you will love this<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>July 5, 2017 by <b>Young free and coupled<\/b> from United Kingdom<\/div><p>Well worth a sub, DO IT NOW, i did!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>A mind-expanding guide of the world<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>June 30, 2017 by <b>Keltonboy1755<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Listen to this podcast and the man who makes it. He will rekindle your desire for adventure, knowledge, and just maybe teach you how to catch a ride on the train of opportunity.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>A truly unique travel podcast<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>May 27, 2017 by <b>fevkalade11<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>I love travel and foreign cultures, and it was great to find a podcast that adds an entertaining, offbeat angle to a genre that can quickly become stale. Highly recommended.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Amazing!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>May 9, 2017 by <b>Karileed<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>If you love travel you will certainly love this podcast! Eric is an amazing story teller and he will transport you to another world every time. I definitely recommend this podcast to all travel lovers.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Impressive and addicting!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>February 14, 2017 by <b>JenniferRendel12<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>This podcast transports me evey episode to a entertaining adventure that lets me leave my current reality and allows me to see this crazy world as told by the euthusiastic, talented, and engaging storyteller, Eric Trules. I find his travel stories enlightening and very relaxing to sit back and listen to. Besides Trules mastery of telling his stories, the podcast is well-produced with excellent audio and sounds that help in making this such an addictive listen. Can't wait for more!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Love and the Devil's Nose<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>February 10, 2017 by <b>Angelesgirl<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>This was a delightful and entertaining narrative. I tuned in thinking it was a podcast about one of Eric's wild travels only to find out that this was a piece about marriage, and a damned good one at that.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Crafted with a love of travel<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>February 6, 2017 by <b>jinki1<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Love the story telling aspect of the early episodes: the score, the performance. It's really engaging. As a podcaster, I love the behind the scenes episodes as well. Looking forward to where this show will go!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>An auditory treat<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>January 30, 2017 by <b>phillytonicaragua<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Trules' voice and the sound design make E-travels with E-trules a lovely soundtrack when working. His stories will transport you to another world while you tap away at your cubicle. I hope he post more and more often! Highly recommend.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Truley Great<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>January 19, 2017 by <b>Rain17<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Love the interplay between discovering new places in the world that are ancient and making new personal discoveries. Yes, he's crazy to be taking some of these trips, but what else is new? He's being truly Trules. His inner clown is always smiling.\nThanks a bunch.\nMark Berger and Rain Worthington<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>An aural E-venture<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>January 8, 2017 by <b>Soulfulwon<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>A great listen. Transported me. Looking forward to more!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>This show rocks!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>January 2, 2017 by <b>craigcbrown<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>I love it! 5+<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>The Voice<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 20, 2016 by <b>TravelwithGrace<\/b> from United Kingdom<\/div><p>I was lucky enough to be in Echo Park, Los Angeles this November and heard some of Eric's podcasts before they were even available on itunes. He has the perfect pitch and tone of the seasoned traveller and raconteur, I slipped comfortably away and was lost in distant lands and times.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Storytelling at its finest<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 20, 2016 by <b>i save a lot<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>A real treat to hear Eric's voice among hoards of podcasts out there. His point-of-view, cadence, and energy makes for trascendent listening. LOVE it!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Got Me Yearning to Backpack Again<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 15, 2016 by <b>Speaking247<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Trules has such a great radio voice. Truly enjoyed the podcast, as it got me yearning to backpack again. Really high-quality production, with great music (and I dig the whistling at the end).<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Wonderful storytelling from an incredible, iconoclastic, ramblin professor.<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 12, 2016 by <b>Trevor M Davis<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Eric Trules is a natural born storyteller. He also happens to be an ever-searching, wonderfully curious, thoughtful and profound individual, with a unique perspective on the wide world -- a world which he's circumnavigated far more than I could even imagine. Though, after listening to his podcast, it's inspiring me to attempt to catch up someday and ramp up the timeline on my exploration of this mysterious, beautiful world.\n\nAs much as the travel adventures are wonderful to hear on their own though, the real treasure here comes in his thoughtful reflection on humanity in its many garments and idiosyncracies. He certainly could have been a cultural anthropologist if he didn't become a theatre professor...but I'm glad he went toward the stage; now we get the benefits of his runminations on humanity through the vessel of a uniquely gifted, entertaining storyteller.\n\nI've seen him perform many times, but this podcast is a great reminder of how much character and warmth his voice carries with every phrase as a trained performer. Trules is a cultural treasure, and I can't wait to hear more installments of this powerful travelogue.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Tules trancends travel triumphantly<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 12, 2016 by <b>gijjiu<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>The podcast is a delightful medley of travel, history, and Trules! His voice over the music and sound makes it easy to picture the fantastic stories.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Deeply Immersing<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 9, 2016 by <b>Billyhc<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>The storytelling is as hypnotic as the music.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>If you love traveling, this is your jam!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 6, 2016 by <b>MMMMM12345MMMMM<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>For those who love traveling but don't get to do so as often as you wish, this is the go-to podcast!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Great Podcast!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 5, 2016 by <b>SirScottMullin<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Eric creates a sense of place like no one else. I felt like I was right there alongside him on all these amazing journeys. What an experience!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Love it<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 5, 2016 by <b>PouxDawg<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Love, love, LOVE this! Inspires me to keep exploring the world with our new little family addition. Great first episode.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Emerging show!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 5, 2016 by <b>SF1994yes<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Trules has a natural knack for storytelling, and exploration. Looking forward to the new show!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Well-produced, personal insights about the world<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 2, 2016 by <b>S. Wedeking<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>The widely traveled Trules is also a gifted writer, performer and teacher \u2014 and this podcast benefits from all those talents<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>He tells it \"Trully...\"<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 2, 2016 by <b>MoondogMulv<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Trulles is a unique, funny, and intelligent guide in the world of travel, life, and love.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Rich and Textured Storytelling<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>December 1, 2016 by <b>Irma Gerd<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Between the music, sound design, and pleasant low rumble of Trules' voice, this is a podcast that will satisfy that craving for a story that lets you live by your mind's eye. In the introduction of the podcast, Trules begins laying down the different stories and inspirations that he has quilted together over his life. From his natural curiosity in history to his appreciation for the unforeseen, you get the sense that Trules has a narrative that bridges his personal discoveries with the shifts the world has undergone throughout his life. \nI'm looking forward to seeing how these stories flesh out. I can tell that we're in for a treat.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Great Podcast<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>November 30, 2016 by <b>Tucci1776<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Really great and entertaining podcast. Hooks you from the first episode.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Great Travel Podcast<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>November 30, 2016 by <b>PodcastJunkies.com<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>I'm very impressed with the content in this first episode and can't wait to hear more of Eric's stories.<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Travel for All!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>November 30, 2016 by <b>deanesullivan18<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>I am thrilled that I came upon this podcast. Trules has a wonderful quality for engaging his listeners, and will transcend you from your living room couches to vast corners of the world. The podcast's professional quality, coupled with Trules' creativity and natural skill for storytelling, will keep you coming back for more. It's a must - can't wait for more!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Impressive and Entertaining!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>November 29, 2016 by <b>SpeedwayCJ<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Based on the promo episode of this show, I've subscribed and am definitely looking forward to more! This podcast is extremely well-produced, with audio that excites and amuses. I love the concept of unique, personal and engaging travel stories from the host's real-life experiences, combined with audio scapes that bring listeners directly into the story. I have a feeling this show will be one to keep an eye on, as it holds a great deal of promise for future success. Can't wait to hear the many places Eric Trules will take us!<\/p><\/li><li style=\"list-style:none !important\"><strong>Amazing voice amazing podcast!!!<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/simple-podcast-press\/icons\/rating_stars\/5star.png\"><div>October 4, 2024 by <b>Tangana Wellness<\/b> from United States<\/div><p>Ooooookaeeeeeeeeey! Amazing podcast. It\u2019s so great to hear travel stories and really unique histoires from Eric Trules life.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3941\" src=\"https:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ET011-The-Iron-Horse-and-the-Bucket-Brigade-YouTube-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ET011-The-Iron-Horse-and-the-Bucket-Brigade-YouTube-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ET011-The-Iron-Horse-and-the-Bucket-Brigade-YouTube-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ET011-The-Iron-Horse-and-the-Bucket-Brigade-YouTube-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ET011-The-Iron-Horse-and-the-Bucket-Brigade-YouTube-1080x608.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ET011-The-Iron-Horse-and-the-Bucket-Brigade-YouTube.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Listen Now<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"player_container player-3937\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b> <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-3937\" class=\"sm2-3937 playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent url(http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/podcast_channel_artwork-150x150.png) repeat scroll 0% 0% \/ cover ;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"spp-player-background\"> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#play\" class=\"sm2-inline-button play-pause\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"loader\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eq\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-1\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-2\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-3\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"bar bar-4\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-inline-status progressbar\">\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch0\" style=\"display:none;\">0.75x<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch1\">1x<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch2\" style=\"display:none;\">1.25x<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch3\" style=\"display:none;\">1.5x<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"playerpitch4\" style=\"display:none;\">2x<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"secrewind\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist-target\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-track\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bar1\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-bar\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-progress-ball\"><div class=\"icon-overlay\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-row timestamp timetext\" style=\"display:none;\"><div class=\"sm2-inline-time timestamp\">0:00<\/div><div class=\"sm2-inline-duration timestamp\">...<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element sm2-volume\" style=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"sm2-button-bd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sm2-inline-button sm2-volume-control volume-shade\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#volume\" class=\"sm2-inline-button sm2-volume-control\" style=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bd sm2-playlist-drawer sm2-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-playlist-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"sm2-playlist-bd\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/etravelswithetrules\/ET011-The-Iron-Horse-and-the-Bucket-Brigade.mp3\">The Iron Horse and the Borneo Bucket Brigade &#8211; Episode 11<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Where&#8217;s the Where?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The island of Borneo, East Malaysia, 2002.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3947\" src=\"https:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/8-300x179.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"238\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ahoy there, Maties. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Up and at &#8217;em!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s 6 am and my wife, Surya, and I are at the North Borneo Railway Station in Kota Kinabalu, the biggest city on the island of Borneo in East Malaysia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3944\" src=\"https:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Train-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Train-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Train-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Train.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>We&#8217;ve been marooned here for 4 months, on a Fulbright Grant I&#8217;ve received to teach Muslim students &#8220;freedom and self expression&#8221;, because&#8230; for some odd or lucky reason, I&#8217;ve been chosen to represent my country in the Islamic world, shortly after 9\/11.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>There are images of Osama Bin Laden on the screen savers of my Islamic colleagues at the state university and on the ubiquitous t-shirts for sale in every mall. Osama Bin Laden is the most popular and famous man in this part of the world, as he is the only David to stand up to Goliath America since&#8230; well&#8230;. forever. But to me, it&#8217;s definitely&#8230; culture shock!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/episode11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.mailchimp.com\/e4c710bf219f56fba7681583f\/images\/331bd575-7c4c-43ac-b848-2fd4b0bc633c.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"317\" data-file-id=\"542457\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, today we&#8217;re\u00a0looking forward to leaving the 21st century behind and entering\u00a0the condescending, but terribly efficient world of 1930s colonial Britain, where\u00a0the brown-skinned, Borneo natives are oh so lazy, smile a lot but can\u2019t be\u00a0trusted, while the clever Brits have nevertheless industriously managed to\u00a0engineer a way through the untamed jungle and over the wild river gorges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>This week&#8217;s travelogue,\u00a0&#8220;The Iron Horse and the Bucket Brigade&#8221;, is about how to scoop your way out of trouble &#8211; with an international &#8220;bucket brigade&#8221;&#8230; when the steam engine runs out of&#8230; steam.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another good metaphor&#8230; for life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Please listen to Episode 11 by clicking the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/episode17\">ARROW<\/a>\u00a0at the top of thi<\/strong><strong>s post \u2013 right below \u201c<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Listen Now<\/span>\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3945\" src=\"https:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Train.3-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Train.3-300x198.jpg 300w, http:\/\/erictrules.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Train.3.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>To catch up with all 10 previous episodes of\u00a0the show, along with the Welcome Episode 0, please go to the Library on my home page <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ https:\/\/erictrules.com\/podcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/ https:\/\/erictrules.com\/podcast\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>&#8230; where you can listen to all the previous travelogues from places like Southern Ecuador, Egypt&#8217;s Biblical Sinai Desert,\u00a0 Kerala, Indja,\u00a0 and many more. 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Thank you, Dean David Bridel and Professor Phil Allen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201ce-travels with e. trules\u201d Intro and Outro Theme Music\u00a0composed by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/amanda.yamate\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/amanda.yamate\">Amanda Yamate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sound design by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alysha.bermudez\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alysha.bermudez\">Alysha Bermudez<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Produced by Harry Duran at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/fullcast.co\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/fullcast.co\/\">FullCast<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supported by a USC Capstone Grant. Thank you. 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