Kuching is the capital of Sarawak, a Malaysian state on the island of Borneo. It's an enchanting city with a riverside promenade that runs through its downtown. The walkway is dotted with eating spots, boat launches, park benches and even an ice cream parlour. Kuching first reminded me of what Toronto might have been if high-rise development hadn't trumped lakeshore aesthetics.  I tried to convince Ellen that we could see orangutans at the Toronto ...