Gawai Season in Bintulu

Gawai Dayak which falls on 1st of June is celeberated as a public holiday here in Bintulu, just like any other places throughout Sarawak. Along this sidewalk at Medan Jaya, Bintulu is a string of bantings auguring the Gawai season of festivity.

Epiphytic fern

This epiphytic fern grows naturally in my farm. This species is called the Stag's Horn Fern ( Platycerium coronarium). This particular piece was taken from the jungle and transplanted by me at a small tree by my verandah. It has been growing well since two years ago.

"Joey" Bar

This is indeed a young kangaroo bar. Seen at a car park in Bintulu. (Note: joey = a young kangaroo)

"Joey" Bar

This is a 'young kangaroo' bar indeed. Seen at a car park in Bintulu ye( Note: Joey=a young kangaroo)

A "Sea Apple" tree in flower

Today is exceptionally hot in Bintulu. In this steaming weather and many many more dry and sunny days ahead expect a wonderful display of colours as the many trees here begin to show their colourful inflorescence's . Well ,today I was very lucky to have come across this handsome Jambu Laut or Sea Apple tree (Eugenia grandis ) flowering by the corner of Temple Street, Bintulu. This tree must be about 20 meters high. This tree is really a native to Bintulu and many other coastal towns of Malaysia. However in this particular instance, this tree must have been planted more than ten years ago when the local authority decided to create a mini park behind the Chinese Temple. Providing much needed shade against tropical heat, such trees should be grown more around Bintulu town not merely as park trees but also roadside trees.

Rockery by the Sidewalk

It is interesting to see this group of rocks that are installed by the sidewalk in front of Farley Supermarket, Medan Jaya, Bintulu. I would like to blog more on Bintulu sidewalks from now on. I thought this picture will break initial ground on what is meant by sidewalk to many people. It is interesting to note here a feeling of "solidness" in this grouping of boulders and accentuated by a clever use of plants.

Salted fish on pavement

Today's hot weather was just ideal for drying salted fish on the hot pavement. Bintulu is famous for its fresh fishes and any unsold ones end up on the pavement like this.