And off we go, Day 2 in Sandakan.
The nice looking dim sum at floating village. It was just a side dish.
The popular meal there was THIS! Seafood noodles.
And THIS! The so called "do ma chi" noodle. It's the restaurant specialty in making this "do ma chi" noodle. Taste like a springy pan mee.Today's 1st Stop: Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary
Whenever it's about Borneo, the Orang Utan and Proboscis monkey will come along.
They are famous! You will see them at the roundabout. The monkeys with the weird, ugly nose are the Proboscis monkey.
It was quite a long journey to Labuk Bay. I won't say it's worth it since I'm not an animal lover and seriously, I don't like monkey. But in Sandakan, it's the most significant tourist spot. If you never been to Labuk Bay then it's just similar to you never been to Sandakan. Sounds important enough now? Btw, if you don't go Labuk Bay, basically, there is not much place to go anymore.
Worst still, it was raining when we were there. So, monkeys are like human, hibernate when it's raining which left us with no activity but taking pictures.
Just when we thought of leaving, the monkey went on a show and climb up to the watching tower to greet us.
Look at him! He wasn't suppose to be there. They scared us off! We were too afraid that they might pull our hair. We all know monkey like to do that :(
This is not Proboscis monkey! They are just some monkeys there not the main lead! Hahahahaha, so existence unappreciated.
Yet, we are eager to take pic with him. But no manner monkey showing off his butt to the camera -______-
And the amazing thing happen when A HORNBILL flee over. OMG!
The beautiful hornbill! I understand why they are so famous as they really look so macho for bird species. It's was a rare cases to see hornbill there though it's not impossible.
2nd Stop: Botanical Garden
We stop by because Sepilok was closed for lunch break.
I thought this was periuk kera but it doesn't seems like now. Periuk kera shouldn't be dangling on the tree right?
Canopy walk.
3rd Stop: St. Michael Church
Now, we visit the Orang Utan, known as Uncle Tan.
A walk in the nature.
It was drizzling that time and alot of walking which make my hair looks like lion hair. All I noticed from this picture was my hair! This was the point where I'm so determined to do rebonding.
While waiting for Uncle Tan to be feed.
This pic remind me of "My neighbour Totoro". Anyhow, we always laugh at them cause they look so romantic over there under the rain.
Now, the moment we waited for an hour.
The LIKE-A-BOSS Uncle Tan having his lunch.
The monkeys were waiting for Uncle Tan leftover. They weren't feed and got scold if they attempt to take the food from the basket.
Leaving LIKE A BOSS.
4th Stop: Seafood Bak Kut Teh
I always think that yau char kwai should be the main dish in bak kut teh. Secretly, I always put yau char kwai nearest to me ehehehehehe.
After the dinner, we conclude that the original bak kut teh is nicer than seafood bak kut teh. This seafood bak kut teh somehow lack of taste. You will just feel something is missing, yahhhh we all know, the pork is missing :(
5th Stop: Hotel Nak Rooftop Restaurant
Very very nice environment! I love this place alot ♥
Ordered cappuccino as I thought it would look nice but noooooo. Y U NO DRAW SOMETHING ON THE CAPPUCCINO?
We ordered this too. This was nice especially with lots of lemon!
Never missed out dessert. Choco lavaaaaaaa! They said it was slightly bitter but I think the sweetness was just right.
The last day. We ended it with great meal :)
It was a cozy place, the place we had our lunch.
They served us BIG, BIG, BIG PRAWN! *jawdropped*
Can't see it properly? Another shot for you.
*Drooling* Oh myyy, it actually trigger my hunger now.
Sabah veggie.
THIS SOTONG IS ♥♥♥♥♥! (so many love, can you imagine how much I love this?)
Sotong fried with salted egg. Taste was so-so only.
Fried tung hoon. So-so also.
Now, presenting my TOP FAVOURITE FOOD in Sandakan,
THE UFO TART!
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ (see my love, ohhh, I miss you)
When we first met, I never know you are so tasty. I should buy a dozen! omgggggggg regret regret!
Another type of UFO tart. This was homemade. I prefer the above one moree.
Overall, Sandakan wasn't like Penang or Malacca where they have so many significant building and temples where you can take real nice picture with these background. In Sandakan, it's all about the nature. I would say it's a good escape from busy days. Very peaceful village where your mind could at least process slower and just enjoy the silence.
