KUCHING
SARAWAK
The new bridge at the Waterfront connecting the Main Bazaar to the Astana. This meant that the old tambangs (aka sampan) will be out of business. It also meant that the famous Mirama Kek Lapis is now accessible. (It is located on the Astana side, near the mosque.)
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While the tambang service is no longer available, the River Cruise is highly recommended. The highlight of the cruise (for me) was near the river mouth when the ~~~ *coughs* ~~~ previous CM's fairy-like palace came into view. Seen at dusk, the ~~~ *cough* ~~~ palace looked magical in the twilight glow.
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| Kuching Waterfront |
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| State Assembly |
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| Court House across from the Waterfront Fort |
The Main Bazaar is located to the left of the above picture across a road. At Lot No 34 on a row of old shophouses, I met Ms Summer Ngu, the proprietress of a souvenir shop. She was a gifted designer with an intelligent son who could talk about solar energy and the constellation at a tender age of 7.
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| This used to be a couple of floors high. I used to walk up to the highest level for the perfect riverside shot. A favorite hang-out for native couples. |
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| The "No Fishing" signpost did not deter a native from fishing by the riverside. (He is hidden in the shadows.) |
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| Main Bazaar |
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| The old cuppa |
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| Kampua Mee |
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MELAKA
Encore Melaka is the current rage. Everyone is talking about the Impression Series so I'm making a date with this performance some time soon.
Other than that, Melaka is the center for Nyonya Cuisine. While Nancy's Kitchen is our regular haunt, the nyonya dishes served at BULLDOG is far better. |
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| Steam ladies finger with special chilli sauce |
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| Cincaluk omelette |
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| Ikan Garing with sambal belachan |
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