It was raining slightly on the 24th April 1997 as I waited at the bus-stop
for a bus to JB airport. At 3.45pm the plane lifted off and landed at the
Kuching airport at 4.45pm. Took a local bus to the city and checked in
at Ah Chew hotel just in front of the bus station. The next day while roaming
around I discovered the Anglican GH and shifted to it. Visited Fort Marguerita,
the Governor's resident. the Civic Centre plaza and also took a local to
Bau.
On
the 28th I took an express boat to Sibu. Curious to find out what binsit
was, I ordered a bowl. It turned out to be wantan soup.
On
the 30th I was on my way to Bintulu by bus. After putting up 2 nights there,I
next proceeded to the Niah Caves. Checked into the hostel for Rm13.50 and
then started to walk the 3km plank walkway to the cave entrance. After
spending about an hour in the cave, I went to a nearby longhouse after
being told by a vendor that there was sporting event going on.
Whizzed
passed Miri on the 3rd May on my way to Bandar Seri Bengawan where I was
picked up by Dominic at the Brunei hotel. Spent the next few days in BSB
visiting Kampung Air, climbing Bukit Kianggeh, shopping at Yayasan SHB
and also being driven around BSB by my gracious host, Dominic. At night
we enjoyed ourselves at the Jerudung Park together with Dom's family.
On
the 8th I took a boat to Kota Kinabalu via Labuan. Checked into TRH dormitory
for Rm16/bed.Took a boat to Pulau Gaya, enjoying the long walk through
bush trails and swamps. Also took a bus to Tuaran to see the weekend tamu
which was quite colourful. Flew back to JB on the 12th |
