Just a few kilometres off the coast from Kota Kinabalu there are a shoal of water vilages. They appear amazingly fragile. It seems that even the slighest blow or tidal surge would sweep them away. Built from unused timber and iron they cling together and provide the strructure for a vibrant and supportive community.
Colin organised the boat hire - a long sleek looking vessel made out of ancient wooden planks left over from the water village that just fitted our band of seven sailors. Stability wasn't a major feature but this one did come equipped with a motor that worked and life jackets. RM$150 for 90 minutes and we sped away in a flurry of foam.
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