16-Aug-2019
On my very first visit to Kuching, back in January 2006, I visited the Sarawak Cultural Village, out on the Santubong Peninsula. And on last year's boat trip, while we totally failed to spot crocodiles or dolphins, we did see something of Mount Santubong (modestly veiled for the rainy season).
Inspired by the availability of a shuttle bus (MYR 28 per person return, book in advance), and by an enthusiastic article detailing the delights, archaeological and otherwise, of the peninsula, we headed out there again today.
Disappointingly, the mausoleum of Sarawak's one and only Sultan turned out to be shut.
And, like others before us, we struggled to locate the other historical and mythological gems. (A museum is in the works, so maybe all will become clear next year...)
One of these may or may not be the Batu Buaya
This is something -- but we're not quite sure what...
It will be good when this is finished
Nevertheless, it was a really enjoyable outing... Funny, isn't it? You don't actually need tangible success to have a nice time...
We pottered round Kampung Santubong, enjoying the estuarine views.
Who'd have thought it...?
We did a bit of mountain-worship (such a wonderful profile).
We eventually found Pantai Puteri, which is gorgeous.
This is the road that takes you straight to the beach
If you take other routes, you end up behind a large sea wall
Worth persevering, though...
We walked the hot but scenic road to Pantai Damai.
We ate at the Damai Central food court (crispy mee tomato for me, one of the few Sarawakian dishes I'd still not tried -- totally tasty, must have again).
Altogether, a great half-day's outing. We'll be back...