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Praying in Mountain ! Wow, I am so exited. After so many times praying in hotels or building, it must be interesting to pray at mountain. Lesong Mountain in Sarawak was where the anchestor of Dayak Ibans worshiped their gods but now a place for prayer and tourist destination. We gathered from 3 countries, Indonesia (Kalimantan), Malaysia (Kuching Serawak) and Brunei. Arrived at foothill we started to hike. On the way to retreat place I was bitten by fire ants and stung by forest bee. Being bitten by fire ants feels like pricked by hot needle and the sting of forest bee is even more painful, it was said not disappear until the rooster crows can even cause death. I climbed more slowly, faintly heard they had begun to sing praising God. Finally I arrived last and was busy with swelling due to bee sting and fear of death. As suggested I asked for special balm to treat the bee sting. Then I was immersed in praise and worship God thinking that maybe my last praise and worship before facing God. Before sleeping I anointing my swelling with anointing olive oil then sleep on a mat with lots of insects hanging around because it was just a simple stage with a plastic tarp wall. I slept with worship songs that were sung all night. Awakened by beautiful praise and worship, I realized I was still alive and the swelling was gone. Today's plan is to climb to the top mountain but I chose to stay. After bathing on the banks of the crystal clear water from the shooting mountains I hurried back to meeting place. I was very impressed to hear how after this servant of God prayed, epilepsy surferers be healed even young kid who died was alive. After enjoying spiritual food it was time we enjoyed traditional lunch. Organic rice, Kedondong relish, a young fruit like mango shredded amd pickled with tamarind juice or wild lime cui and shrimp paste, sun dried salted fish and traditional vegetable soup, at this place it was better than fine dining or 3 stars Michelin. In the afternoon we were told to gather to pray because the group that had climbed had not returned. When arrived they were soaked by heavy rain. I was lucky to choose not to climb. Down from Lesong mountain we gathering in several place, we praise and worship God ond deaf grandfather was healed. They also entertaint us with food. One group even cook snake for us and invite us to enjoy Durian, a fragrant fruit. I bought Laksa paste to try at home and started to find out Laksa Serawak experience. In Kuching we stayed at luxury Imperial Suite before. This is 5 rooms suite at the top floor so I can see Kuching city from the balcony top floor. Our leader bought a lot fish from Eprise Supermarket near Imperial Suite and marinated them and I microwaved them to enjoy moist microwave baked Snapper. It was awesome dinner. At first they do not believe I can cook fish on microwave, after tasting delicious baked fish they gathered on dining table. After showering with hot water that was felt like massage I submerged at luxury bed and ready for tomorrow Kuching experience. Today we enjoying Kuching Waterfront and climb the iconic bridge in front of Assembly Building and returned back by boat across Sarawak River then ate Laksa Sarawak that Anthony Bourdain claimed one of the food served in heaven a " Breakfast of Gods " and shopping Sarawak souvenir and take photos in front of iconic Cat Statue. Finally the driver suggest us to enjoy laksa Serawak at John's place, unfortunatelly it was sold out so we only can enjoy Mee Kolok another iconic Kuching food also and visited Starbuck at modern Merdeka Shopping Mall before tomorrow we will crawl road 1500 km to return home.