We were told that March to October are the best months as it provides nearly guaranteed sighting. We weren’t disappointed with two mothers and their infants clinging on, plus a couple of others.
March to October are good months for seeing the orang utans at the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. The fruiting season is over and these animals are keener to come to the feeding platform for supplementary food. We were lucky enough to see several of these beautiful creatures including two mums with their babies
Orang utans at Semenggoh.
Orang utans at Semenggoh.
Orang utan at Semenggoh.
Despite the early start, we headed into the old town in the afternoon for a walk and also get some spectacles made for Jo. They’re far cheaper here than in New Zealand.
View of the Astana (historic palace) on the banks of the Sarawak River, from the Darul Hana Bridge.
Spices and dried fruit at the Indian spice shops on Gambier Street.
Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple on Carpenter Street.
Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple on Carpenter Street.
View from the corner of Bishopgate & Carpenter Streets from the old town to the new State Legislature.
Detail of the lion statue’s mane at Hong San Ti Temple.
Hong San Ti Temple.
The Sarawak Kueh Lapis (Layer Cake) is packed with the goodness of countless E-numbers. They come in many varieties of colours and flavours. These simple layered ones are painstakingly made. Some are even crafted with geometric patterns.