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The first thing we did when we got to Brunei (and actually one of the main reasons we went) was to visit the Jerudong Park Playground. This is an amusement park that the Sultan built for his subjects just outside the capital of Bandar Seri Bagawan.
The first thing we did when we got to Brunei (and actually one of the main reasons we went) was to visit the Jerudong Park Playground. This is an amusement park that the Sultan built for his subjects just outside the capital of Bandar Seri Bagawan.
Unfortunately we didn
Unfortunately we didn't get many photos, as we thought the park wasn't open when we arrived in the light. Turns out it was, it was just completely empty, like it would be for the rest of the night. This is a sculpture in the traffic circle just outside the main gate. Notice the complete lack of cars, people, or any sign of life.
We had to wait a while in order to take a photo with someone on the ride. Later we rode a serious rollercoaster where your legs dangle down as you do multiple corkscrews, loops, etc. We did it three times in a row - we were the only riders.
We had to wait a while in order to take a photo with someone on the ride. Later we rode a serious rollercoaster where your legs dangle down as you do multiple corkscrews, loops, etc. We did it three times in a row - we were the only riders.
Again, riding on a roller coaster. We were the only ones.
Again, riding on a roller coaster. We were the only ones.
Back in our hotel room, we saw this sign on the ceiling, so people know which way Mecca is. Similarly, on the Royal Air Brunei flights we took, there
Back in our hotel room, we saw this sign on the ceiling, so people know which way Mecca is. Similarly, on the Royal Air Brunei flights we took, there's always a computer display pointing the way.
The next day we went on a boat tour of Kampung Ayer, a huge water village in the middle of the city. The boat you can see picking us up is just one of the many water taxis that fly around the village. We didn
The next day we went on a boat tour of Kampung Ayer, a huge water village in the middle of the city. The boat you can see picking us up is just one of the many water taxis that fly around the village. We didn't see any other tourists while we were there, so we're sure he was glad to have an hour's worth of business!
Fishing in Kampung Ayer
Fishing in Kampung Ayer
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque as seen from our boat trip.
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque as seen from our boat trip.
A school in Kampung Ayer
A school in Kampung Ayer
As we were dropped off, we checked out this food market on the other side of the canal.
As we were dropped off, we checked out this food market on the other side of the canal.
These were used to make baskets with.
These were used to make baskets with.
Making containers for food.
Making containers for food.
After the market we went shopping in their big A/C modern mall.
After the market we went shopping in their big A/C modern mall.
Another shot of the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. Unfortunately we couldn
Another shot of the Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. Unfortunately we couldn't enter the mosque as it was Friday. It proved too difficult to time a vist to Brunei so that we could hit both the Mosque and Jerudong Park. They both have restricted opening hours.