29th March - Kuching in the state of Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
Another two sea days and then a visit to Kuching on the banks of the Sarawak River in Borneo.
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Two Sea Days. Sea was calm. Sun was out.
Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Trivia, Cocktails, Dinner, Show (optional) then
Bed. Then repeat. Tough, really tough.. |
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| Generally regarded as the City of Cats. Cats everywhere incl a Cat Museum! |
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| The view from the banks of the Sarawak River are dominated by the majestic Parliament Building... |
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| ...and the new Golden pedestrian bridge - which wobbles in the middle . |
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| Astana - The home of Sarawak's Governor built in 1869 |
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| New Mosque under construction |
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| Views from the middle of the bridge |
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| Domes of the old/current mosque |
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| The old Prison on the Kuching Waterfront |
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| We then got on a boat for a cruise up and down the Sarawak River |
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| Houses on stilts. The easiest way to take the family around was by boat. |
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| Sailing under the bridge |
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| Another cultural show |
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| It was getting dark when we returned. |