Chinese proverb said: Birds who get up early catches more worms. Well I didn't see any worm but all I see was this big bird..
After almost ten hours of long excruciating flight, my big arse was screaming for help as a result of sitting down too long. Thank God, I arrived in Brunei shortly after I started to give my arse a nice massage...
Brunei, bird's eyeview.
Happiest moment of my life, TOUCHED DOWN!!!
Although I read alot of not so good comments about Royal Brunei Airlines on internet, the impression they gave me was totally different. They offered really good service and the plane wasn't old at all, unlike the negative feedbacks people gave. It was a pleasant experience, and cheap fare!
After arrived in Brunei, I took a free bus tour which provided by Brunei International Airport into Bandar Seri Begawan. It was an hour city tour. I had about nine hours on my sleeve before the next flight back to Kuching so thought this is a good opportunity to see Brunei.
Brunei is an Islamic Country and alcohol is prohibited. Because of that the country is really peaceful... that was my personal thought by the way. Alcohol is the mother of all stupid behaviours...
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, The country's major landmark is one of the most spectacular mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major tourist attraction.
The Water Village. It might look like a slum from a distance but the villagers enjoy modern amenities eg. PS2 and Home Theatre Sound Systems.
After an hour fun tour, I was brought back to the airport again and it was only 1pm. Meaning I had 6 hours to wait... let me tell you now... that was long and boring...
I sat on this seat for the whole of afternoon before my next flight... FYI
Finally the time came and I left Brunei, heading towards Kuching.
As the previous entry, I was ecstatic to be home.
After caught up with all of my relatives, I started venturing out with my friend to explore Kuching City.
First stop, Main Bazaar. Situated opposite the Waterfront, is the oldest street in the city and the heart of old Kuching. Kuching’s highest concentration of antique and handicraft shops can be found here.
Next to the shops is Tua Pek Kong Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching. It was believed to be built around the year 1800, more than two centuries ago. Old leh~
After a brief visit inside the holy place, we headed off to Kuching Waterfront which is right opposite the temple. It stretches with nearly 900m long esplanade, beautifully landscaped and dotted with wooden benches, food stalls, restaurants and entertainment facilities.
Long stretches of Waterfront, with a couple of Sampan (relatively flat bottomed wooden boat) parked alongside waiting for some lucky fella to hop on.
Kuching Waterfront at night.
Kuching Waterfront, with Tua Pek Kong in far distance.
The Waterfront offers excellent views of the Astana and Fort Margherita as well.
The Astana was built in 1870 by Charles Brooke as a bridal gift to his wife Margaret (bloody rich people). It is nowadays the official residence of the Head of State of Sarawak.
Astana.
And as we looked at Fort Margherita, we decided to venture across Sarawak River to see what's the best kept secret in the Fort. So we hopped into one of the Sampan and wah lah! We became the lucky fella in the end!
From outside the Sampan didn't look quite big enough for my elephant type size body but quite surprisingly it was real spacious inside.
Like to know what I did and saw across the river? Please come back again.
To be continue...
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