Kapit- Malaysia-2009

Arriving in Kapit

While in Sibu we did a one day trip from Sibu on a fast ferry to the little town of Kapit further up the Rejang River. (Remember to click on the photos to enlarge them)

Unloading Cargo

This quaint little town dates from the time of the white rajahs and the old wooden fort built by Charles Brooke is still standing. The river banks are very steep and the high water flood marks are evident on the old fort which was named after Brooke's wife, Silvia.

Note the Flood Marks

Fort Silvia

Riverbank, Kapit

Loading Logs

Local Market

Kapit Riverside

Tom and Guy Townside

Local Store

Local Pharmacy

Pagoda Kapit

Many traditional and more modern longhouses can be seen when travelling along the river.

Longhouse on Rejang River

A memorable part of our "fast ferry ride" up and back from Kapit was that the air con was on freezing and all the locals wore winter jackets for the trip! We just had to freeze! However, it was a fun day out.