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Continuing from Splashes on the Brunei River here are the images from my latest set as published in Sept 2009 edition of Singapore Airlines in-flight SilverKris magazine—two images: Tarindak d’Seni (left) and the Ulu Temburong National Park suspension bridge. Pictures and article on page 80 of magazine.
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Singapore Airlines: Brunei 5 Must Dos | The Essential Quick Guide for Discerning Travellers
1. Capital Hikes | 2. Life on the Water | 3. Going Local | 4. Jerudong Jaunts | 5. Verdant Treat
Empire Hotel & Country Club | A Resort in the Mist | An Eye Over Temburong Rainforest | Tourist Square
Brunei 5 Must Dos | Singapore Airlines Destinations | Sept 2009 edition
This was a two-day assignment not counting the number of e-mail exchanges I’ve had with regards to the scope and logistics of shoot. At the end of the day, a buffet of images were provided to the SilverKris team for their review and selection. Along with images from Splashes on the Brunei River are the ones below which did not make it to print but which I thought are interesting to share. Many thanks to author Wan Zainal, SilverKris team for the opportunity and also thanks Sunshine Borneo Tours and Brunei Tourism for their support!
A chef at Tarindak d'Seni preparing flame grilled chicken
One of the best Soto I've had in a very long time can be found at Soto Rosmini. Enjoy a bowl of Soto Kahwin Kuning Special (vermicelli and yellow noodles in beef soup)
Soto Rosmini is well known for their very delicious Soto delicacy
Inside the busy bakery of an extremely popular hangout—Chop Jing Chew
Jing Chew buns with fillings such as peanuts and dried coconuts served fresh out of their oven from 7am to 9am.
Go parasailing or jetskiing at Empire Hotel & Country Club in Jerudong. This assignment brought me to the Dolphin Seasports at the hotel's Marine Centre where I danced my way to the boat. The super hot sand, sea water and boat ride came with an acceptable degree of risks.
Shooting in Manukan Island in Kota Kinabalu prepared me for this assignment as I knew the risks involved. A jetty at the Marine Centre would be a welcomed addition in the interest of safety and convenience.
Jetskiing at the Marine Centre of The Empire Hotel and Country Club
Buffet lunch at the airport restaurant run by Royal Brunei Catering
One of many scenes out of the pontoon boat ride along the water village. Seen here is the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque
Tarindak d'Seni serves Ambuyat in a formal setting. A customer lifts the lid of a clay pot containing our local delicacy. Ambuyat is a sago paste served with a selection of condiments including chilli and preserved durian
