Kuching's Sticky Embrace: A Digital Nomad's Humid Love Affair
woke up to this... there right now, hope you like that kind of thing. 24.94°C feels like 26.1°C, 100% humidity. it's like the air itself is a wet blanket. perfect for growing mold on your laptop keyboard, but maybe not for your hair. anyway, i'm a digital nomad, so i just roll with it. or maybe i just roll my eyes. seriously, the humidity here is legendary. locals say it's 'just the tropics,' but i'm pretty sure they're lying to tourists. someone told me that if you leave your phone out, it might just start growing ferns. i haven't tested that theory yet, but i did find my phone screen fogging up faster than a bathroom mirror after a hot shower.
*gear list (because i need to justify this mess):
- a laptop that sounds like it's breathing heavily
- a fan that sounds like a dying jet engine
- a towel that's seen better days (and probably better climates)
- a waterproof phone case because 'waterproof' here means 'resistant to occasional splashes'
pro-tip: if you're planning to explore, start very early. the streets get sticky by 9 am. and by sticky, i mean you'll feel like you just swam across the river. oh, and the locals? they move at a pace that makes sloths look like Usain Bolt. it's zen, really. unless you're trying to catch a bus. then it's pure chaos.
overheard gossip: someone told me that the best way to cool down is to eat spicy food. 'it makes you sweat, which cools you down!' they said, probably while sweating profusely. i tried it. it worked... for about 5 minutes before i felt like my insides were on fire. so maybe not.
reviews: i heard that the local food court near the waterfront is 'a must-try'... or maybe it's 'a must-avoid if you value your digestive system.' i'm still deciding. someone warned me about the 'secret' durian stall. 'it's the best!' they said. 'it's the worst!' they said. it's like playing roulette with your taste buds.
nearby adventures: if you get bored of the humidity, KL is just a short drive away. or so they say. i've heard it's less humid, but also more crowded. and honestly, i'm not sure which is worse.
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links*:
- TripAdvisor: Kuching attractions
- Yelp: Kuching food
- Kuching Waterfront
so yeah, it's humid. embrace the sweat. or don't. either way, i'm here typing this with my shirt stuck to my back. cheers.