We soon find our hotel, the orange-ish 'Seafront'. Well, close enough to the sea at the far end of the street.
Opposite it, 'Singapore' eating place next to 'Singapore' street. Cases of Singapore-philia?
Where mean-looking, tough men roam. Sandakan is virtually a frontier town facing restive southern Philippines, and security is paramount, needless to say.
And a major landmark of the town is virtually next door.
For orientation, please refer to this TOWN MAP.
