Sibu

Day 110 - Bako to Sibu, Borneo

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March 24th 2006
Woken at stupid o'clock (6 am) by annoying alarm clock. Quick trip to the mangroves again, but no monkeys. Checked out and took the awaiting boat back across the bay, and taxi back to Kuching. Checked with the tourist office whether the Rafflesia flower was in bloom, unfortunately not, so had lunch then took a bus to Sibu further east. Stayed at the River Park Hotel. Had drinks and watched Bridget ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Sarawak

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more