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May 30, 2011

this is Borneo

The last two days since we have been here in Kuching, Borneo we have been planning and trying to figure out what, where, when. 10 Days is all we got here and it seems not enough at all. Transport is quite tricky since here in Sarawak the roads are... well, non existent except one main road and it takes a long long time to go somewhere remote. We really wanted to see Mulu National Park for its stunning huge caves, but even if we'd fly up there, it would just be rushing it. So, we'll hang around Kuching and try to do some overnight trips to the surrounding National Parks, which are really stunning as well.

We are staying in a really cool B&B, which's owner is really nice, quite the story teller and helpful. It's more like home than hostel. So, it all really fits perfectly since we have a base here to store our big backpacks and just explore with the daypacks.

On Sunday we went to the local weekend markets here in town. What versatile stuff they had on offer there. From fish, even spotted the odd shark or two, chicken (dead and still alive), plants, spices, clothes, tracky things you-d-never-buy-at-all to fruits and vedge and the various food stalls, everything cramped into the market place. The smell - not getting into that one now.



Today we took the local bus to the Semeggoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, where they set the captured Orang Utans into the wild jungle. It's not guaranteed that you actully can spot them, but we were very lucky and around seven of them were hanging and swining around the main area. We could have sit and watched them for hours. Too funny. But after we were almost eaten alive by mozzies, we ventured homewards, aka waited for the never punctual and accurate busses for over an hours by the side of the road in 200% humidity hot weather. It's like walking in a sauna everyday and all day.



More monkeys here






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May 27, 2011

asia for beginners

So, we are now already 4 days in Singapore. And I know, I have been v ery lazy in not posting anything in the last months *bow my head* but it'll get better again, new stories to tell and share.

Although our flight from Perth was only 5,5 hrs  and no time difference to Oz, we were wrecked that day, probably due to the fact that the flight was leaving Perth midnight, so we haven't slept porperly on the plane. Oh, and the heat... humid 38 degrees at 5:30am... it's like running against a wall leaving the airport.

We arrived at our hostel @Little Red Dot very early, so no one was up to check us in. We just crashed on the sofas and after the free brekky, we hit the streets of Little India, which conveniently is just a stone throw away. After running around for a few hours, we had to admit, the heat was just killing us, so we headed back to the hostel and took a looong nap. Afterwards we went out to dinner to a nice little Indian restaurant, recommended by our little lonely planet or so we thought. However, as we rocked up there, it was already closed for business. Oh well, so we just went to a place next door and shared naan and a few little dishes. So yummy and for just SD $9 each. Like that.

Little India street stall

The next few days we slept in late, more or less to take full advantage of the air con in our dorm until they switch it off at 10am everyday, then we walked around the city. We took the bus into the city centre, because walking in that heat for 3km... nnaaawww. ;-) Although we had no clue where we should get off, we sort of figured it out and landed we were wanted to be in the first place. We walked along the riverbank to the impressive Marina Bay Sands building. We already seen it on our way in from the airport, the building has a huge ship on top of it. Must explore. You can actually go up there and enjoy the 360 degree view over Singapore from their oberservatory deck at level 56. Alright, so up we went just in time for dusk. Brilliant views. Very neat as well, they have a few rooftop bars up there, unfortunately we didn't fit the smart dress code with our thongs and shorts. And best of all, their infinity pool... hotel guests only though.... amazing. I would have loved to have a little swim and stare over the edge. Crazy.

Singapore skyline


"boat" building 

After our sightseeing, we walked back towards Chinatown for some tasty meal. Ironically enough, we ended up in a Thai food place, as if we wouldn't get enough of that in the next few months. Yummy though. And the Tiger bottles are huge, like 1 litre for SD $5.

Although Singapore is labelled one of Asia's expensive cities, fair enough coming form SE Asia, but for us coming from Australia, it sure is already cheap. Dorm beds for AUD $14, food for $3 and plenty of it... bring it on.

Yesterday we ended up in Singapore's main shopping street, Orchard Road. Wow. Shopping crazy they sure are. One shopping mall after the other, all the famous designer boutiques more bling than the other and all of the popular UK, US and Australian labels. We were dazzeled. Window shopping it then was, but after a few hours of that, we were almost frozen because of the chilly indoor malls and too tired. Coming from quiet Australia, this buzzing and people everywhere just did our head in. ;-) Haven't missed it though, have we?

Tomorrow we fly to Kuching in Malaysian Borneo for the next 2 weeks.

"food" street in Chinatown

More photos are here
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May 25, 2011

listen to this ...

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May 23, 2011

all great things come to an end

It's been 763 days since I arrived on the other side of the world. Australia, you had me at hello. Unfortunately, now it's really time to say goodbye. At least for a little while.

It's been two years that I'll treasure forever. Thanks everyone for sharing the memories.

Now it's the long way home and travel through SE Asia for the next few months. Next stop is Singapore.

To all my lovelies in the Northern Hemisphere, I'll see you all in a little while.


This is not a goodbye, it's a see you soon,
xox

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May 21, 2011

the giants of the sea

Traveling more than 2000km just to swim with some fish? Oh yeah. Swimming with the world's biggest fish that is. And it was sooo worth it.

Swiming with thos gentle giant fish was truly amazing. They really glide through the sea with their fish accompanying them on their journey. Even as it is a bit scary to jump into the water without really knowing   where the shark is. Well, the spotter's raised arm is an indication from where the shark is approaching and where it's headed, but as it all goes soo fast, go go go, and snorkel, mask, waves, excitment and all... it was very crazy and whoa whoa when the fish suddenly emerges from the deep sea. They swim so close to the surface that we actually spotted the first shark from the boat. But this 4-5m male wasn't too amused to have some snorekelers with him and just played around and dove down, so we couldn't see it anymore. Nevertheless it suddenly re-appeared while we were all treading water for the boat to pick us up. Cheeky one, as it couldn't be bothered with us after another two minutes again.

The second shark we spotted that morning was very much calmer and more laid back... just cruising along. Perfect for us to swim with it. Stunning fish and a truly once in a lifetime experience I can recommend to anyone.

And we are still talking about it.

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