48th trip to Kuching in Gawai traffic

Inul

 This 48th trip to Kuching has been exceptional in that the journey took us 13 hours.  Two main reasons for the extra long hours spent traveling were, firstly; the Gawai trafic and secondly the problem with tyre balancing.  It was only in Sibu that we managed to get a workshop to balance the front tyres.  Once balanced the driving was much more pleasant.  Throughout the journey there were many cars on the road because many native peoples  of Sarawak were returning home to their longhouses to celebrate the Gawai festival.  Long queues were the order of the day.

Long queue before reaching Sibu

Sibu Central market - where we stopped for lunch

Inul and Mama Daisy having lunch too

Mama Daisy looking frail.  Inul is as good as ever. Very healthy.

An interesting and practical toilet design as seen at a rest area near Saratok

Mama Daisy at the house gate in Kuching.
Time : 11.30 pm
Cumulative distance achieved : 56,800 km, on this 48 trip to Kuching.
29 May'14