PullMan::my first ever xprience.

After more than 10 years, 28.1.2012 was my return to my home town Kuching. I was born here and grown up until December 1977, when I moved to Miri after the departure of my beloved late mom from this temporary world. Definitely, over the period Kuching has transformed dramatically in many aspects; the road system, the geographical landscape has been extended as far as Samarahan, Kota Sentosa, etc..; more new 5 star hotels and shopping Malls; and more people. But honestly, Kuching has less to offer to foreigner if compare with KK.

During the visit, I stayed for the first time at Pullman Hotel, which is just about 500 meters to the water front. The above photo was taken from the 6th floor of the hotel at around 16:04 hours. I think the backdrop was the Kuching South’s sky.

DUN Negeri Sarawak from my perspective

Taken at around 18:15 hours from the floating berth near Kuching Water front of the famous Sarawak River, Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak building is one of the latest Kuching’s landmarks. Without using tripod and proper setting, I tested my hand and finger skill capturing this magnificent building. Not bad ah..?!

my worst Ever shot

This was one of my worst ever shots……..I took it when we were night cruising Sarawak River with the Equatorial organized by our Company. The subject was the evergreen Masjid Bahagian Kuching or Kuching Division Mosque.

my Damai beach xperience

The last time I went to this Santubong was in 1996 when we conducted 2 series of a teambuilding session for our potential supervisors – that was 15 years ago. And now, except for one or two more resorts built by probably the same person, nothing much to see really! I must say, the beach is well managed and preserved. For those who love jungle trekking, mountain climbing and those who seldom experience beach life, this could be the place worth visiting. About 30 km away from the hustle and bustle of Kuching city, facilitated by one of Malaysian prominent motivator – Dato’ Dr. Hj Fadhilah Kamsah, we spent 3 days and two nights in one of the resorts – Damai Beach & SPA resort refreshing, recharging and rejuvenating.
One of our Day 2 program was beach volleyball; our team lost one match and won one. It was indeed fun when all leaders from various departments join hands forming team and demonstrating their ‘spiking’ skills!

Before our moonlight grand dinner, the organizer spoilt us with the king of the fruit - durian, rambutan and langsat.

...after 30 years I'd never even touch the ball..!!

I never like this game – tennis. The last time I ever hold the racket was in 1981, I think! However, during one fine boring evening at Damai Beach Resort Kuching after strolling along the over explored beach, we went around the premise exploring the old but managed facilities, my avid tennis colleagues Hassan and Haniff were practicing their swing and invited us – Frankie, Anuar and me to join them. Playing tennis!?..I must be kidding myself ……….and that would be my last thing to do!! After about 5 minutes of intensive coaching on how to hold the racket I was already on the court?!!..believe me, it was horrible of me. It was a good sweating out though.