Wonder.Food.Travel

Day 6: 3 Layer Tea, Carpenter Street, Indian Street, Old Post Office, Textile Museum, Chinese History Museum, SCR, Waterfront during daytime, Main Bazaar, Kek Lapis (Layered cake) The final day finally arrived, and my friend and I went over to see what have I not tasted, or tried, or experienced. We nodded at almost all we listed, and the remaining were what we headed for in the last few hours of my stay in Kuching. Parked near the Indian Street and strolled early in the morning, most of the shops were still closed. We walked over to the Carpenter Street, which to me felt much like Chinatown, and likewise, the stalls had not opened. We decided to have breakfast first until the shops open its door. The 3 Layer Tea! My friend asked me to try one layer at a time and feel the difference. Then, I mixed them up! Probably my last breakfast in Kuching, I decided to have Sarawak Laksa. I wanted to really remember its taste! At the Indian Street, when stalls ...

Day 5: View of Mount Santubong, Cat Museum, Sarawak Museum, Art Museum, Nature Museum, Kuching at night, Taka and Everrise Waking up with a slight and temporary sore on the legs, I went to stroll the morning of Bako. Sun was up early, monkeys and the wild boars accompanied the tranquil morning. Waves breaking at the coast, still high tide. A painting from nature. Taking nothing but memories. Walking along the beach, watching the blanket of mist across Mount Santubong. Being there felt heavenly. While wanting to trek to the starting point, we stumbled upon this magnificent rays of sunlight, through the canopy of the park. You can see the beam in front of your eyes. I was defintely under the spell of Bako because when I was back at Kuching, I could not shake the thought of Bako away. The surrounding is so serene. The trekking at the trails are tiring but exciting. The scenery is captivating. The rangers are friendly. Just being there makes you fell ...

Day 4: Flavoured/Original You Tiao, Bako National Park The days had been awesome so far, and I was in no mood of letting it slow down or stop. Breakfast at Lee Coffee Shop would be enough to fuel us until lunch. I had another round of Kolo Mee and a special, flavoured You Tiao. The momentum continued to rise when it was time to head to the Bako National Park. The You Tiao made with 'kaya' and butter inside. There are many other flavours such as sausage, ham or take it original. The You Tiao is interestingly good. A close up shot of Kolo Mee. A good food hawker centre which offers great variety. The Kolo Mee and You Tiao shops are found in this kopitiam. The Bako journey began. Upon reaching the terminal and completed registration, we boarded a speedboat, for about 15 minutes, to the national park. The fee was RM 47 per boat one way and RM 5 per adult. Welcoming us to the national park is a sign that reads so. We arrived early, low ti...

Day 3: Temple at Muara Tebas, Cultural Village, Seafood at Buntal, Sunday Market One thing I like about traveling is the need to push myself to wake up early, rise and shine for the coming day no matter how tired I am from the day before. I was awake when the sun was just about to rise and meet with my friend's relatives to join them for today's adventure. Driving nearly an hour to Muara Tebas, after breakfast, we visited the Chinese temple facing the port. It was a wet morning at the temple but that did not deter me to see and their relatives to perform their ritual duties. Climbing up a flight of stairs to reach the temple. On festive days like the Chinese New Year, the temple will be crowded with people wanting to fulfill their prayers. At the entrance to inside the temple is a gold dragon figure. Driving further in another direction after the temple, we arrived at the next, popular tourist spot- the Cultural Village. It charges at Rm 60.00 per ...

Day 2: Wind Cave, Fairy Cave, Tasik Biru, Taman Sahabat, The Spring, Sarawak Laksa, Kueh Cap, Belacan Midin, Kolo Mee Woke up as early as 7 am to get ready for the day. For breakfast, I had the famous Sarawak Laksa and Kueh Cap. Kueh Cap is mostly 'spare parts' of the pig but since I don't favour eating them, mine came with slices of pork meat instead. It looks like 'bak kut teh' but diluted, less black and not much herb taste. It felt like the black soy sauce in soup. The Sarawak Laksa, surely, is one of the favourites. Different to those I find in KL, the Laksa here has a blend of sweetness in its spiciness. It has prawns and serves with sliced scrambled eggs. I will miss the Sarawak Laksa, surely. The kopitiam we had is located at the junction of 4 1/2 Mile. Kueh Cap in front of Iced Teh C and Iced Coffee C. Sarawak Laksa next to the Kueh Cap. Mouth watering yet? After the fulfilling breakfast, two other friends joined us. Then th...