One of the many things I like about Kuching is its size. It's just the right size - not too small, and not too big. People who are used to big city life will probably think that Kuching is such a boring sleepy little town, but considering that it offers quite a variety of entertainment - museums (yes, I'm a nerd), cinemas with the newest movies showing, bowling alley, and lots and lots of restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines, and for those who enjoy night life - bars and lounges.
Most of the population of Kuching is Chinese, followed by Malays, Ibans (a branch of Dayak tribe), and Indians. Majority of the people speak Chinese and English (which is the first reason why my parents decided to send me there. Thank God!).
I particularly enjoyed sitting by the riverbank, when the sun set, just watching people going back to their homes across the river in small boats. Somehow it made me happy just knowing that they had families to go home to (I was in Kuching after Jakarta, where my high-school was, was devastated by a big political riot in 1998. Houses were burnt down. Families scattered and destroyed). So, yes..I had many fond memories of Kuching, made a lot of friends, and benefited from a good education that would last a lifetime.
All pictures courtesy of Dr. Yi-An Neoh
2 comments:
Beautiful blog with great pictures. Congratulations.
Greetings from Porto - Portugal
Great pictures & story! I too love Malaysia, I've been twice in the past couple of years and it's an incredible place! What an amazing life of travel and love you have been on in recent times. So great to read some of your story!! Thanks so much for visiting my blog on my SITS day this week!!
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