Perth

George and the children went to Perth for 3 weeks during the school hols, as usual no leave for me hence unable to go. They spent christmas at Uncle Richard's and had many excursions in Perth and around WA ... picnics, catching up with old friends and children visited the grandfather's resting place for the first time. Not many photos for the whole trip as the camera broke down during the trip.

Kanowit, Sibu, Sarawak

We had an eye opening experience driving down to Miri then Bintulu and finally Sibu to visit the long houses in Kanowit. The journey from Brunei easily took 7 - 8 hrs without stopping. Of course we stopped in every town. We left Brunei at 7am and arrived at 6pm. On arrival in Sibu we checked into Victoria Inn, small but cheap and comfortable. Dinner was next, then practice and walk around til almost mid-night. The kids enjoyed themselves tremendously with the 'ko ko' and 'cheh cheh'.

Second day, we visited Rumah Bethel. There was sharing with the adults, singing with the children, skit, games and craft. Lunch was served on the floor. We visited many more long houses after that. Weather was hot but thats how the locals have been living all their lives. Sibu is famous for Mi Sua and their confectionery shops, Peppercorn and Cocoa.

We visited Sibu Jaya Church at night and was treated to a good meal with them in the church. On the 3rd morning we went to the last long house and headed home to Miri. On arrival in Miri at 8pm we almost could not find a hotel but God provided us with a far better place at the Eastwood Valley & Country Club.

In Sibu I managed to contact a long lost friend from University Years. Through a pharmacist, Jeniffer I was able to get Lilian Lau's contact and get in touch with her.