What On Earth has gone global...and bi-lingual. Well, sort of anyway. I've gone on tour round a few countries. First up is Borneo. I headed here for a taste of the Malaysian lifestyle. I wanted to soak up the culture, lifestyle, atmosphere and, of course, the food so I hopped on a plane and 24 hours later I was here. Amazing. I'm based in Kuching, Sarawak, and the place is just magical, as are the people. Kuching means cat in Malay by the way...and yes, there are lots of cat statues around the place.
In the few days I've been here I've already chatted with lots of locals, seen some of the sights and had an education in food. Luckily I've had my Malaysian hostel owner on hand to take me out to the night markets and food stalls to explain what things are. I wouldn't have been able to translate on my own that's for sure. So far I have managed to try an array of different foods and Malay dishes, from wild fern and dried fish to coconut jam and durian fruit. I've also feasted on nasi goreng (fried rice) and drank rice wine - delicious. Some of the food items have been better than others admittedly but it's all been an excellent experience so far.
Visually the best place I have visited for food items and raw ingredients is, of course, the market. All the food there is grown locally by farmers so is the best of the best. The market offers a colourful selection of local delights and is a real treat for the eyes. The nose doesn't get the best of treats at times, especially when walking by the dried fish stalls or the durian fruit - certainly not my favourite. But when it goes near the satay stalls, mmm mmmm, now you're talking. I took lots of photos at the market to show you all what I'm currently up to. Here follows a colourful display of the types of food I've been trying and admiring over here in beautiful Borneo.
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| Smelly durian fruit - it's an acquired taste! |
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| Dragon fruit |
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| Dried shrimps |
Well, there we have a brief photo diary of some of the food I've seen so far. There will be more updates as the days go on so don't fear. Lots more food is on its way.
I must go now as I am getting bitten alive by a mosquito whose seat I must've taken. He doesn't like me being here and is showing that hatred that biting me all over.
Tomorrow I am in the jungle with the Iban tribe. Who knows what food I will find there...or what I will get fed anyway. I will be sure to let you know.
Peace, love and Borneo pizza.
What On Earth
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