Recci Trips
DEC 04 – EXPEDITION LONG PASIA
The ONE spot on the map I had yet to go in Sabah, and the one place I REALLY yearned to see, for its stunning natural beauty and exquisite Lun Dayeh people (the same as the Lun Bawangs of Sarawak, of whom I am particularly fond of. Grin.) We popped by for the 3 days in the runup to Christmas, savouring the camaderie and the cheer, under the guise of a community project – this was also my FIRST community project.
- General Overview of Trip
- Day 1 – The Journey Proper
- Day 1 – The Feast
- Day 2 – Of Cucumber Farms and Football Players
- Day 2 – The Wedding and its Aftermath
- Day 2 – Kerangas Garden
- Day 2 – A Night to Remember
- Day 3 – Getting Back
JUL 06 – MIRI, MESMERISED
Even less strictly a member expedition. Long story – initially my holiday plans consisted of travelling from KK to Kuching, light backpack in tow, stopping at every city on the way…and thanks to my competition entry and subsequent UK flight, I revised my plans dramatically, cajoling British Council to fly me to Miri from Heathrow. Which explains, why, on the night of 15 July, I was at the Miri baggage carousel, retrieving my 50 kg’s worth of souvenirs, feeling good that Sarah’s house awaits.
- Jul 15 – Day Zero, Miri
- Jul 16 – Churches and Parks
- Jul 17 – Beaches and Hills
- Jul 18 – Welcomes and Goodbyes
- Jul 18/19 – The Longest Bus Ride in Malaysia
JUL 06 – KUCHING – THE ROADS NOT TAKEN
Kuching was, obviously, a work stint, and Ben and I showed up two days early, to research EVERY single eatery, note every single ATM location, and find every single short cut. And that’s what we did, for 12 hours straight each day, with predictable consequences on our skin tones.
- Jul 19 – Arrival
- Jul 19 – Strolling Chinatown & Padungan
- Jul 19 – Top Spot Food Centre
- Jul 20 – A Morning in Gambier
