The Sarawak International airport looked different, even as we were approaching it from the runway. The façade of the airport was modernized beyond recognition. The traditional wooden carvings used to adorn this respectable airport were stripped bare and replaced with aluminum sheets. It now looks like a mini KLIA.
It is now common to see travelers with surgical mask on. It seems that the H1N1 outbreak is starting to make an impact in the fashion world.
We ended up at a traditional Sarawak Laksa store. Their dish did not fail my taste buds. Surprisingly this wasn’t voted the best in town. I was told that if you are famous in Kuching, a month’s hard work would earn you up to RM20,000. The only downside to these businesses is that you are not entitled to any leave and you would probably have to wake up really early in the morning to prepare the ingredients.
We took to the streets after checking into our little cozy hotel, situated in the centre of Kuching city. We spent most of the afternoon at the Riverside. Kuching’s sexy and romatic hotspot, although I heard that it was dangerous to be there at night. As far as I can remember, this tourist spot has not change much. There were hardly any café or pubs worshiping it. It would be a great place to drink alcohol though. There were a lot of souvenir shops along it. I got six bracelets for the cost of RM10. They had little precious stones attached to them.
As we walked along the little walkways we saw you men selling vigra and aphrodisiacs, they were in liquid forms. According to the lad, it was as simple as applying it around the ‘shaft’. Young men! Go figure! The buildings around the area are old with a pinch of colonial influenced architecture. I liked it! Each store has its own character, typically based on the owner’s preference. Just like Malacca, I like looking into them to have a glance at its inhabitance and their character. It helps me understand their environment better and who they are. For example what furniture did they use and how decorative their interiors were. Surrounding these little buildings were beautiful Chinese temples. I adore them.
Later in the night, after dinner, I was driven around the neighboring houses. They were large houses with land. Some of them towering over us like monoliths with little windows in them, light appearing through it. If you intend to retire early then Kuching would be the next great place for you. Cheap food and peace of mind.
