From the Land Below the Wind

I arrived in Kota Kinabalu yesterday evening; and was immediately treated to a sumptuous seafood dinner at Kampung Air by the host. We had steamed red kerapu, buttered prawns, chicken corn soup, stir-fried Sabah vege, and oyster omelette - so much that I had completely forgotten about my gout problem! The meal was fantastic, and I now I know where to treat Tai-tai and the kids when we come to Kota Kinabalu for our holiday in the future.

Seri Selera Kampung Air Seafood Restaurant, Kota Kinabalu

Right now I am sitting in the hotel lobby enjoying the wi-fi (to pay RM20/- for a three hour internet access from my room is considered not justifiable from an accountant's point of view). Music from the lobby lounge is distracting, but soothing for my ears. We concluded our official visit at around 7.30 pm. After dinner, we were taken for a short night tour around the town, which included a stopover at the night market in Kampung Air. I bought a T-shirt each for Tai-tai and my darling angels, but not for myself due to one obvious reason - I couldn't fit into any!!! Darn! Guess my diet programme need to be revised...opsss...what about yesterday's seafood dinner?

My return flight tomorrow is scheduled to depart at round 7-ish in the evening, so by default I have ample time to do some more light shopping. I'm planning to buy some frozen seafood and local delicacies from the market tomorrow. Tai-tai suggested for lobsters so I'll try my best to find some. I am also planning to buy lots of kuih cincin, a local sweet treat that can only be found here in Sabah.

Kuih cincin

Daddy : Belum mandi lagi...its already midnight and I need to retire for the day so that I'll have abundance of energy tomorrow for shopping!