Another good night although it did get a bit rough in the early morning. We got into port around 11am, an hour early.
Our tour left at 1pm. The departure and onto the bus all ran very smoothly. 28 degrees 85% humidity. Number 1 priority, air conditioning, check. We did a city drive stopping for photos only at the following - Tun Mustapha Tower, a 30 storey circular glass and steel tower, one of only 3 in the world built by the suspended manner.
Next the City Mosque and then the Blue Water Mosque. We drove past the Atkinson Clock Tower, the oldest standing structure in town being one of only three buildings to have survived the air raids and blitz of World War II.
We next stopped at the Handicraft Market for a stroll around. It was raining at this stage.
The stalls were packed in and there were at least 4 bus loads from the ship. Not an enjoyable time so we returned to the bus to wait for the others. Last stop was the Sabah Museum. This is split into two sections the first being the Heritage Village, which had huts from the different tribes of the region, including one with human skulls. This area was good to look through although it was muddy and slippery.
We then when back over to the main museum which Ian looked through while I sat in the shade chatting to some fellow travellers. Back on the bus to drive back to the wharf which took twice as long as the drive there due to the traffic.
Safely back on board and our nights entertainment was David Koek an Aussie who has appeared in musicals in Sydney and also London.
Our tour left at 1pm. The departure and onto the bus all ran very smoothly. 28 degrees 85% humidity. Number 1 priority, air conditioning, check. We did a city drive stopping for photos only at the following - Tun Mustapha Tower, a 30 storey circular glass and steel tower, one of only 3 in the world built by the suspended manner.
Next the City Mosque and then the Blue Water Mosque. We drove past the Atkinson Clock Tower, the oldest standing structure in town being one of only three buildings to have survived the air raids and blitz of World War II.
We next stopped at the Handicraft Market for a stroll around. It was raining at this stage.
The stalls were packed in and there were at least 4 bus loads from the ship. Not an enjoyable time so we returned to the bus to wait for the others. Last stop was the Sabah Museum. This is split into two sections the first being the Heritage Village, which had huts from the different tribes of the region, including one with human skulls. This area was good to look through although it was muddy and slippery.
We then when back over to the main museum which Ian looked through while I sat in the shade chatting to some fellow travellers. Back on the bus to drive back to the wharf which took twice as long as the drive there due to the traffic.
Safely back on board and our nights entertainment was David Koek an Aussie who has appeared in musicals in Sydney and also London.
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