Sunday 29 November. Around Kuching

Having had something of a lie-in, I set off to explore Kuching further. Along the riverfront, there are a series of plaques giving a very bullet -point history of the place from before its rule by James Brooke and his ancestors to its present day status as, some might say, a slightly semi-detached member of the Malaysia.

The riverfront is a nice place to watch the ferry boats going to and from across the river and generally to hang out and walk slowly.

Venturing beyond it I came to an old dry dock that contained was marked by a plaque giving an account of its opening. Across the road is the bus station and I had a look for buses relevant to my intended excursions.

I then made my way back via the large Merdeka square to Carpenter Street and went to the same place as yesterday for lunch - this time enjoying sate and .

After lunch I took a ferry to the other side and wandered around. It seems less developed, despite housing the main Government buildings, particualarly the opulent 'white house'. It also seemed to have a fair few bugs to bite one and I thought that  next time I ventured across I'd wear trousers rather than shorts!