Lubok Antu, Sri Aman. ‘Lubok Antu’ literally translates to ‘Gulf of Ghosts’. History says that the Iban communities were always at war with each other, resulting in dead bodies being thrown and swept away into the river where they gathered in the gulf of the Batang Ai river. Nobody knew what to do with all the … Continue reading Gulf of ghosts
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Dam beauty
These gorgeous pics here were taken at the Batang Ai Dam in Lubok Antu. Despite it being man-made (and the development of dams being frowned upon by some people here), to me, it is a necessary change for Sarawak. This is the first hydroelectric plant that holds 90sqkm of reservoir to deliver up to 108 … Continue reading Dam beauty
A very interesting rest stop
After seven nights away from home, we’re on our way home to Kuching… with a heavy heart on my part. I don’t think we’ve done enough. There are a few places we have yet to visit and I’m truly going to miss Mukah - this was definitely the highlight of our trip. We spent one … Continue reading A very interesting rest stop
So this is goodbye
The sky cried with me on our way out from Mukah. It’ll be quite some time before I come by again. I’m going to miss you so much. Next: A very interesting rest stop Previously: Hospitality – a Sarawakian culture
Hospitality – a Sarawakian culture
Here’s Dalat, a small town in Mukah by the Oya river. It was raining when we arrived so we made a short stop at a kopitiam (coffee shop) to have some roti kahwin (toasts) and drinks. What’s amazing about this place is that the local kids can operate a boat on their own. It’s their … Continue reading Hospitality – a Sarawakian culture