Shawn, me, Beatrice, and Shane at the beginning of the cultural park.
Dad trying to be funny and dancing to the music in the Malay house 
Three kitties!
Melanau houses were built up high to protect themselves from the Iban headhunters! They would pour boiling water over the edges to keep the Iban from climbing up and cutting off their heads. The Iban are known for headhunting. My aki(grandfather) was the first generation to no longer headhunt!
Waiting for someone to get me down from climbing up some very narrow stairs! Almost fell down because the log rolled to the side!
Dad in front of Iban long house
Long hallway where everyone sits to interact with each other. There are a bunch of little units within the long house for each family.
Traditional Iban dress for women and girls. She is making the intricate neck pieces that are very beautiful.
All the various types of knives and machetes. Wonder if these had been used for headhunting a long time ago!? I remember seeing these 15 years ago in my grandfather's longhouse.
The neckpieces worn. 
Crossing the bamboo bridge towards the end of the park. Very cool place to visit and learn about the different tribes of Sarawak and where my dad grew up!
Teh C Special: the one drinking have learned to order and my go to. Three layers, one of plum sugar, condensed milk, and tea. Yummy!
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