Kuching "Cat City" Sarawak

Kuching is the capital of Sarawak, Kuching translates into Malay for cat, literal local word "pusa". Although it has never been clear how the city got its name. Kuching "Cat City" one may get the impression that the place has lots of cats around but in reality is the oposite, although you may get to see lots of feline carvings and statues around the city.

I was in Kuching quite recently, coming back to this place does not tire me at all. Kuching is a place that one has lots to discover, from the greenery that you find everywhere, to the food that the city has to offer.

unlike other cities of Malaysia, there is something enchanting and relaxing about this place. For me, it may be the friendly people, climate, scenery and the sea that captivates me. Hotel access to the city proper is convinient, several are located within which gives you a feel to explore the city in a breeze. I always prefer checking into the Hilton Kuching which has a superb view of the Sarawak River, at the sea side i always book at the Holiday Inn Damai.

Up close at the banks of the Sarawak River, here there is a walkway that is lined with shop botiques where one can find assortments of local goods for sale, from the local rice wine "Tuak", wood carvings, paintings and a lot lot more. There are also boat rides that you can take along the river which is not a bad offer at all, specially on a moon lit evening, or during the day you can actually rent a fishing rod for RM 10 plus and just fish along the banks just for the heck of it.
this was taken from inside Kenny Rogers Roasters, i really dont know why i took this picture... oh well heck, Kenny Rogers is just a two minute work away from the Hilton...just an idea how you can get there if you get bored with hotel food...most of the time i do...i rather try the street food around the place..not i'm saying that roasters is street food.... lol... they say for you to experience one place one must try the local variety... and if your stomach cant handle the local food then you have Kenny Rogers ;-)

name of this Bar & Cafe uh oh i forgot :( sorry , but it's a nice cozy place to have dinner and drinks with friends if you got any in Kuching... its a 3 minute walk from the hotel... there are other watering holes and cafe's nearby...but this place i got at home with. I'm sure if you are from Kuching and reading this you would easily recognize this place... please do drop me a post on the name ;)

the famous South City Council archway by night... i was just lucky to ba able to take this photo before it started to rain ;)

this is the famouse feline high five statue that guards the archways ;) oh well what did i tell you, there is a whole lot more to discover about this enchanted place..until then ill be coming back for more