(^30) In addition, Sibu sported the impressive Tua Pek Kong Chinese temple. This
dragon-adorned temple consisted of a seven-story pagoda with murals depicting
the Chinese zodiac signs. A huge, golden bowl was filled with incense sticks, and
outside smoke of massive joss sticks filled the air. Devotees lit candles and incense
and placed fruits and flowers – providing a pleasant atmosphere of peace and
calm.
That evening, the convenient night market provided roti and curry sauce.
Sibu
From Sibu, the plan was to take a trip upriver to Kapit, a three-hour boat ride
away and the day, thus, spent in Sibi to plan the trip. The bank was, sadly, off-line
and the day came and went with me going nowhere.
Nevertheless, there were many exciting sights in town. Much time was spent
trundling through its considerable covered market, where virtually anything was
for sale. All kinds of fish, from catfish to shrimps, were displayed in orderly piles,
and in-between flowers and spices, strange-looking shellfish and crab could be
bought by the kilo. Live chickens were neatly wrapped in newspapers (poor
things). Slaughtered ducks lay ungracefully next to the food area, which made me
lose my appetite. Instead of having a bite to eat, I continued.
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