Kota Kinabalu
This may have turned into a bit of a city-trip, but when the cities are as nice as Kota Kinabalu—the state capital of Sabah—I don’t mind.
The lashing rains and grey skies have finally given way to sunshine, the better to show off KK’s waterfront with little islands scattered across the bay.
On wooden jetties, fishermen get on with their work.
The area around the harbour is dominated by the extensive market where traditional wheeling and dealing takes place in the shadow of modern high-rise buildings.
The market is divided into different areas. There is a meat market, a spice market and, in one dark hall, countless stalls displaying souveniers and local crafts.
But it was a hot day and thus time to relax at the coconut bar…
…before making my way back to the hostel down the main street. KK may mainly comprise concrete buildings, but a splash of paint gives them a gaudy appearance.
Denni