Day 7 #Kuching

Hello everyone! What a day it has been here in our last day in Kuching. This has been such an experience. This morning, we started with our usual breakfast at the hotel. By 8:30 we were on our way to go to the Sarawok Cultural Village. The only thing different about this morning from the others is that is was raining. We took our umbrellas and ponchos to go. Our trip to the village was about 45 minutes. Once we got there, we took cover. The village was very beautiful. It was raining and it was super green. 

We started our entry to the village though a bamboo bridge which about 30 feet long. Let me tell you, crossing it would have been a lot easier if wasn't so slippery with the rain. Yet, I felt so adventurous walking through it. I thought it was so cool and very pathfinder-like crossing it. 

We saw that there were real "replicas" of the different types of cultural house that were in Sarawok Malaysia. We passed a long house, we got see how the rooms were made out of, what they contained, it was interesting also using all the stairs since they were somewhat different to what you and I are use to. During the tour of the village, it stopped raining and it got humid once more. During the tour, our group used a blow torch, and visited 7 different types of houses. 

By 11:30, a dance was starting based on the traditional dances from the different tribes and culture in Malaysia. Watching the dancers do their thing on stage made me realize that there is a sense of pride when it comes to your own nation. The dancers seemed happy to represent their culture, well most of them. Each dance told a different story.  We all enjoyed it very much. After the dance show, there was a little bit of time to explore the gift shop. However, my friend Meggie and I decided to go see the South China Sea. We saw it, touched it, and it was a bit warm but none the less, awesome. I never expected to be this close to China, even if it was still many miles away. 

We then took the bus to head to Little India back in Kuching to have lunch. I got to try the famous Chicken Rice. That's all I'm going to say about the subject. We took a break, and headed to the hotel. 

At 3:45, we meet up again with the Tour Guide was going to take up to row a Sampan boat across to the other side. We decided to have 2 boats with boys against girls. In the beginning, it looked like we were behind and had no chance of winning. Rowing a boat is not as easy as it looks! there is a specific technique that took me a while to get and understand. However, we all kind of learned the technique on how to row it properly, and were able to catch up to the guys, and even win,(Girl Power). 

We got off the boat to see the Malay Village that was there. We also heard the call of prayer, it was a very interesting sound. We also saw that there are many cats, or Kuchings roaming around as well. We walked around and got to try Malay food, some of it was delicious, some of it was a bit interesting. 

We then were all given the free time to go and explore some more and go pack. My group and I headed back to the hotel and rested for a bit. 

I then received a messaged from one of the girls from Kuching SDA church we attended the past Sabbath. She wanted to see us again. 

My group then decided to meet up with them and headed for dessert. we had Gelato ice cream and just talked and chatted.  We then said headed our goodbyes and went back to the hotel. 

Overall, this day was so much fun, I'm also looking foward to our next adventure at the Longhouse. I am definitely looking forward to that. 

Blessings, 

Sandra

P.S. Never underestimate women, they might surprise you ;)