Melaka / Malacca

The spelling of this city is very perplexing. I have seen it many different ways, and two main ways are inconsistently consistent depending on what source you are using.

Took the bus from kuala lumpur which has the most sophisticated bus station i have ever seen. Its bigger than many airports. Electronic ticket scanning to get to gates. Several different levels for arrivals, departures, shopping, taxis etc.

2 hour ride to melaka arriving at 2pm at my cute hotel. Walked around and got a small bite to eat but with the heat, decided to head back and lie down for a bit and go back out in the evening when its cooler and theres more open. Most places were closed in the afternoon.

Walking around the canal area in the evening is spectacular. Everything is lit up and livelier. Tons of restaurants all along the canal. Such a pretty place.

Didnt do a whole lot. Sat by the canal and had a nice meal, a few beers and caught up on a bunch of messages, blogs, checking into flights and country digital arrival cards. Flying into 3 different countries in each of the next 3 days.Read more