Don't lose your head

Just returned from a week's holiday in Kota Kinabalu. I had no idea that it was right next door to Brunei and counts Indonesia as a neighbour. At one stage this part of Malaysia was known as British Borneo and was probably best known (at least among the Brits) for its headhunters and rubber plantations. That part of its history was sadly not on display where we were staying (although one of A's activities in the Kids Club was learning how to use a blowpipe...). There was however plenty of beaches, rain forest and the odd orangutan. Some friends P. and M. were also staying at the same hotel and on the Saturday I was lured out to do some whitewater rafting. Excellent fun despite falling in and swallowing my own body weight in river water. The rest of the holliday was very relaxing A. and V. taking full advantage of the pool facilities (swimming variety) - V.'s first time in the water and their Mother taking advantage of the Spa. V. also took the opportunity to take her first proper steps (the subject of a separate post). A terrific week away but now back to the grindstone. Singapore on business next week so some more high humidity and high temperatures - HK is pleasantly balmy at the moment..