KUCHING, MALAYSIA 2010
Habitat for Humanity
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.- The Lorax
If you want to be happy, practice compassion. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.- The Dalai Lama
WHERE IS KUCHING? You now.
You then.
TRAVEL ITINERARY• Depart HK afternoon of Sunday, March 7• Arrive late afternoon in Kuching• Monday-Friday (March 8 –12) = Work Days
• Dept. Kuching on Saturday, March 13• Return to HK in the afternoon.
GRAND MARGHERITA HOTELKuching's only riverfront hotel, the Grand Margherita Hotel an unrivalled view of the picturesque Sarawak River and of colourful Malay villages. Situated in the heart of the city's business, entertainment and shopping districts, this luxurious hotel is located only 20 minutes away from the Kuching International Airport. Meanwhile, guests have easy access to tourist attractions such as the Kuching Waterfront, Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, Fort Margherita and Main Bazaar just nearby, making the Grand Margherita Hotel the preferred choice for leisure or business travellers.
TRANSPORTATION & FOOD• By air-conditioned vans or bus. Includes 5
days to/from work site and to/from airport. • Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel• Lunch for 5 days at building site• Dinner for 5 days & 1 get together
dinner with Habitat team.• Fresh drinking water available
every day while on building site.
THE FIRST DAY - SUNDAYTravel, Rest, Relaxation and Orientation:Chill at hotel
MONDAYTHROUGH FRIDAY
Let the building begin!
WHAT TO EXPECT…• In-country orientation• Construction and safety orientation at the worksite• Building activities: mix and pour cement, lay
blocks, put up timber, pass buckets of earth and cement, move gravel, sand and timber, dig foundation or trenches, paint and other miscellaneous work
• Get together party with local volunteers, staff and Habitat homeowners
• Visit an area of substandard housing• Visit a completed Habitat house• House Dedication (if timing is suitable)
MONDAY - FRIDAYA job well done!
DINING AT THE LOCAL RESTAURANTS / HAWKER STALLSKuching has a number of notable local dishes served at hawker stalls. Global chain outlets McDonald’s, Kentucky Fried Chicken, The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Starbucks is also available.
THE LAST DAY - SATURDAY
• Visit local sites, shopping at local markets
• Lunch at local restaurant• Depart for airport
Kuching Sights
Kuching Sights
COME JOIN US IN KUCHING, MALAYSIA FOR A LIFE
CHANGING EXPERIENCE!
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