1st February is one of the highlighted date on my 2018! I was transferred to work in a new place which is very far from where I live. I live in Bintulu and still living there due to tenancy contract and this work transfer was actually without prior notice. I was shocked when I received the news and without any hesitation, I accepted it positively knowing that this could be something meaningful in my life.
Tatau is just a small town or district under Bintulu Division. It is only about 40 minutes drive from Bintulu along the Pan Borneo Highway construction. Yes! I have to go through all the dusts and uneven road everyday. I was stressed at the beginning (as I always be), because I was worried about not being able to drive long distance and worrying about the money for fuel. Who could have not worried anyway.
It has been a month now since I tranferred here. I love going to the longhouses meeting old folks of the Iban tribes. I improved my Iban Language. I travelled a lot by 4wd and of course, we also have to travel by boat along the Tatau River to the interior part of Borneo to reach the community and serve.
To begin with about life in Tatau, work itself is not very stressful, not very stressful yes but it is still stressful a little bit. Transportation is a major problem. Even if you have transportation, you can't guarantee that the road condition will allow you to cross over. Days are longer in Tatau workplace. I miss the busy vibes of meeting new people and talk to them. Whenever I have the opportunity, I will go traveling to the longhouses.
I will try to make sure I will post any interesting events on my blog about life in Tatau.
Places to eat in Tatau. (Recommended by me and everyone around me
1. Jun Ron Seafood (Non - halal)
They serve good meal for lunch (fast-food) but it is not as oily as other place, feels very homely and welcome by the aunty. This place is facing the river so you can have a walk along the riverbank after having meal here. It was mentioned to me that this place used to be famous a long time ago as it is nearby the passenger wharf for express boat and it is actually still famous for their Mee Ikan or Mee Udang. check their FB page. Laju- Laju Restaurant.
