Poor Jimmy Jimmy must be the worse for wear seeing you're able to leave him / her / it in the street overnight. Great stories you have to tell, keep it up.
To Dick I'm thrilled you're reading along so closely. I've responded to your comments before, but I've just realised I wasn't pressing enough buttons to submit them properly - sorry!
I did a gulp at the thought of road gangs having guards with guns, but then I thought perhaps in the US there are prisoners doing the road work? Then again, when I was in Chicago even diners in restaurants carried guns! These guys were working voluntarily, for money, and they were living in rough accommodation beside the road they were building, as is the way here. The group I approached were soaping themselves in the river so I had to wait discretely until they were properly clothed before I approached them.
Sri Aman I did! I did! I loved the doves. I'll add them this evening especially for you - I didn't have time to do more cos I arrived close to sunset. If I'd not got sidetracked looking for Rentap's Fortress I'd have been there for lunch. I had to drive into Kuching in the dark.
Thanks for telling me about the renovation plans. I'll have to come back and see the result ... and get to the Fortress after the road is finished. Btw, are you aware of any forts beyond the ones I posted photos of?
The flat tire and the road gang. I encounter road gangs all the time when I travel but, where I come from, if you encountered a road gang working along side of the road they would probably be less inclined to help. They would be discouraged by their guards, the one's holding the shotguns/
The road continues on, what an adventure Wish I was there to enjoy this with you. I hope you are enjoying the trip. You need to get some of the locals to take your picture so we can see you.
Fort Alice Fort Alice will be undergoing a conservation programme - a project awaiting approval from the Sarawak Muzium. Where else did you wander around in Sri Amn town? U did not catch pictures of the two doves symolizing peace?
Mama! Your blog entry tells the most fantastic story and I loved how the history is intertwined in your writing.
I danced to funk at the Basement tonight! Worlds apart, I tell you :)
The Adventure Continues Such spectacular photography and amazing architecture. I’m pleased you are having such a great time and you have chosen to share the adventure with us all.
Bon Voyage Hope you are in full holiday mode by now, i'm off myself this evening to Mt Victoria. The anthology went to print today (hooray!!)and will take a week. Happy travelling, Tracey
A journey with Gillian
I have just finished the written and visual journey of your past 16 blogs and am green with envy. The photographs were equisite and the commentry engrossing. The only problem encountered were some of the video's did not load for me but I will try again. Love and best wishes on your journey keep safe
My memory of Bintulu My memory of Bintulu is of the market, with the upstairs eating area. I met a lovely lady named Anna, whose parents cooked me a delicious meal and then precededed to drive me to the airport, via their grandson's daycare.
From Tutong with Love! Hi Gillian, if my calculations are correct, you'll have left Miri today on your way to err.. Baram? Take care and enjoy your travels. Love from your Tutong Landlord hehe
Well done! I have just finished reading the entire blog. I have seen many of your pictures before but I wanted you to know how nice this collection is. The sketches are so beautiful, you have quite a talent. I hope that your plans include publication of the sketches!
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Poor Jimmy
Jimmy must be the worse for wear seeing you're able to leave him / her / it in the street overnight. Great stories you have to tell, keep it up.