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June 6th 2011
Published: June 6th 2011
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Kuching is a city in Sarawak, a state in Malaysia that is on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. The geography is a bit confusing. Borneo is a huge island divided among Indonesia (the state of Kalimantan), Malaysia (two states), and the small country of Brunei. Kuching is the capital of one of the two Malaysian states, Sarawak. Kuching. Kuching is a great city. Malaysian Borneo seems ver... Read Full Entry



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Sunset from the WaterfrontSunset from the Waterfront
Sunset from the Waterfront
Every night, a new sunset show
Native ShrineNative Shrine
Native Shrine
Sarawak Cultural Village
Long-House EntrywayLong-House Entryway
Long-House Entryway
Sarawak Cultural Village
Round Long-HouseRound Long-House
Round Long-House
Sarawak Cultural Village
Largest Long-HouseLargest Long-House
Largest Long-House
Sarawak Cultural Village. This one was big enough to hold a large community.
Long-House BedroomLong-House Bedroom
Long-House Bedroom
Sarawak Cultural Village
Chinese ShophousesChinese Shophouses
Chinese Shophouses
This is what much of Kuching looks like.
Chinese TempleChinese Temple
Chinese Temple
There are many Chinese temples in Kuching. This one was right behind my guesthouse, just across from the hawker center that I ate Kolo Mee at every day.
Interior, Chinese TempleInterior, Chinese Temple
Interior, Chinese Temple
Kuching
LanternsLanterns
Lanterns
Chinese temple, Kuching
DragonDragon
Dragon
Chinese temple, Kuching
AltarAltar
Altar
Chinese temple, Kuching
Chinatown BuildingsChinatown Buildings
Chinatown Buildings
Kuching
The Streets of KuchingThe Streets of Kuching
The Streets of Kuching
Calm, quiet, green, empty, and sane. Compare this photo with the photos of the streets of India....
Sarawak MuseumSarawak Museum
Sarawak Museum
In a lovely old colonial building
Sarawak LaksaSarawak Laksa
Sarawak Laksa
Each state in Malaysia has its own version of laksa. This one wasn't my favorite, but it was fine.
Kuching's WaterfrontKuching's Waterfront
Kuching's Waterfront
This photo shows about half the waterfront. It runs down to the end of the photo, and about as far in the other direction too.
Streets of ChinatownStreets of Chinatown
Streets of Chinatown
Kuching
Having Some BreakfastHaving Some Breakfast
Having Some Breakfast
Semenggoh National Park
Orangutan in the TreesOrangutan in the Trees
Orangutan in the Trees
This photo gives a sense of how far up in the trees the orangutans were. Semenggoh National Park
Moving Through the TreesMoving Through the Trees
Moving Through the Trees
This photo captures a bit of the grace and agility with which the orangutans move through the way-high-up of the forest canopy.



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