And the Rain it Raineth

I suppose rain in all its variants, from drizzle to lashing downpours, is to be expected during the northeast monsoon season, but weeks of the stuff gets boring. I wanted to visit the local tamu in Kudat — a market where tribal Rungus folk sell heart of palm, fern tips, pea-sized aubergines (great for Thai sambals), roselles (wonderful Jamaican sorrel flowers) and other exciting goodies. But the sheets of rain are a total deterrent, so I'm going to spend good shopping time trying to create a blog. Lots of recipes, photos and news to come.