a moment in kuching

this is actually a continuation of my previous post. after kota kinabalu, we went to kuching for the next work assignment. in the flight, sat next to a jap/korea guy who looked like richard gere. he was a spontaneous and friendly person, offering his meal which he didn't take and wanting to borrow my copy of newspaper. :)

arrived in kuching quite late at about 9pm. somebody picked us up and proceeded to holiday inn hotel where we would be staying. upon checking in, was told my original booking has been cancelled even though i have given them my credit card details to secure the booking. however, the staff quickly gave a replacement at the same price as my booking. an upgrade you may call it. initially had an impression that the hotel was old and need refurbishment but to my delight, it was a nice hotel. there's no 'old' feeling there except maybe the chairs at the dining area that in my opinion need replacement. some of the views of the my room which costs rm161/night.





a view of the small sarawak river from my room's window.


the next day went for shopping (my friend) along the old bazaar. she bought many things include batik sarawak which costs rm10/piece, kain pua rm24/piece,
kek lapis(layered cake) rm10/pc (you could get rm45/9 pcs) and last but not least gambir sarawak. i as a local didn't know what is gambir sarawak. thought it was just some fruit to be taken like mangoes or mangosteen. it was actually small thin pieces sold at rm10/6 pcs. now that was expensive. it was used for medication purposes and also used in the 'union' between man and woman, if you get my drift. it could prolong the time between ejaculation so i read the notice pasted on the pillar. wait till i get married first then i would not the effectiveness. hahahhh..