I am always thankful for the time spent with the Mukri family in Tawau; not only do I love hanging out with them at a personal level but their generosity and passion for the ministry simply fuels our missions trips. Unfortunately all good things come to a close and our team needed to let the family get back to their regular routine. But that doesn't mean we have to leave the island =) Spending another week in Kota Kinabalu seemed like the perfect solution before heading back to South Korea for the start of another school semester.
This year I stayed at the Sutera Resort with the Armentrouts while the Deweys decided to hike Mount Kinabalu.The resort is located on ocean front property and spreads over 380 acres, hosting everything from a golf course to marina to waterfall swimming pool to sandy beaches. The resort also offers shuttle buses every hour to take you to downtown Kota Kinabalu (about a 15 minute drive) if you want to do some shopping and peruse the local Filipino and Fish Markets. Here are some pictures from last year's trip. On the days you're feeling like getting off the big island of Sabah (Borneo), you can find a boat at the marina to take you to one of the neighboring islands that offer more beaches and snorkeling.
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves but I have to say this is the first resort I've stayed where all lobbies and restaurants are completely open to the outdoors! This, of course, is possible since Malaysia is located near the equator. Who needs walls when you've got warm tropical breezes all year round?
Most of the 1000 rooms in this resort offer a balcony with a view of the South China Sea; a perfect setup for morning quiet times! All in all, a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.
