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LouisaJames
- Jan 5, 2017, 8:53pm · ⛅ 28 °C Altitude: 13 ft
  Tanjung Rhu Pantai Tanjong Rhu 6.458834, 99.8257286°27’32” N 99°49’33” E
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Day35
Langkawi Island, North beaches by moped.
January 5, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
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As the island has no public transport, we resorted to two wheels again - this time powered, which gave us the chance to find the out of the way places (James piloted, Louisa Nav'd but had to wear a childs Minions helmet as head too small!). As the island is 70km around the perimeter, roads are quiet and any drivers are very courteous. Explored the North of the island with its jungles, white sand beaches, inlets and rubber plantations. Many of the beaches were pretty much deserted until small boats arrived later in the day with day-trippers. Found a couple of impossibly beautiful locations (sorry but it's true and doesn't help when the UK weather is so dreich!) which the photos don't do justice to.Read more
Lyndsay McDonnell
Cool dude!!
1/5/17Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell
Hard to believe that you two are on motorised two wheels!!! The island look wonderful and so interesting. Sure you are enjoying it all. Love xxxx
1/5/17Reply
Lynda Ralph
What a lovely island, so peaceful. Very impressive 2-wheels to explore on ! Enjoy. Lots of love Lynda xxx
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LouisaJames
- Jan 4, 2017, 9:42pm · ⛅ 26 °C Altitude: 16 ft
  Kedah Kampung Temoyong Bukit Temoyong 6.275746, 99.7341386°16’33” N 99°44’3” E
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Day34
Langkawi Island
January 4, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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On the move again, but by ferry this time. Took a three hour journey on a full ferry northwards this morning. Heard it can be very rough and was two days ago so we were very relieved when it was a smooth crossing. We are staying at the main tourist area of the island and are very pleasantly surprised that it is a quiet, sleepy place that we really like. Enjoyed a swim at the beach this afternoon, then a dip in the 'plunge' pool before heading out for the evening. Impressed with the price of beer and spirit at last... It's a duty free island where you can pick up a litre bottle of Bombay Saphire for £7! Even better was the gin that is sold in a 3 litre box for £8. Needless to say, we finally had a beer with dinner.Read more
Lyndsay McDonnell
Pleased you had a smooth boat trip. It sounds a wonderful island and I like the price of the drinks!! Enjoy it all. Love xxxx
1/4/17Reply
Enjoy and G and T on my behalf, I'm going for a dry January!
1/4/17Reply
Will try to be good until my 40th! On the count to ur birthday Lou! Love Gem
1/4/17Reply
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LouisaJames
- Jan 2, 2017, 12:37pm · ⛅ 27 °C Altitude: 135 ft
  Penang Kampung Tengah Teluk Ketapang 5.463138, 100.1822435°27’47” N 100°10’56” E
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Day32
Penang National Park
January 2, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
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Bus to Penang National Park on the North West coast which at 23 sq miles is the smallest in Malaysia, however is probably also the least visited judging by the overgrown, rugged and snake friendly jungle. Hiked for a couple of hours to get to a beautiful beach in a clearing where the jungle meets the sea on either side and turtles visit to lay eggs. Started raining for the return journey, making the trails a little more 'interesting '! Watching a group of cheeky otters trying to outwit guard dogs and attempting to steel a meal from the floating fish farms was also pretty entertaining.Read more
Tom Ralph
Love the steps between the roots
1/2/17Reply
Lynda Ralph
Great pics, as usual ! Interesting pathways etc & rain !!! Stay safe xxx
1/2/17Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell
Don't like the sound of snakes - friendly or not - but the forest and beach looks interesting so sorry about the rain (just what we have been having). Keep on enjoying yourselves love xxxx
1/2/17Reply
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LouisaJames
- Jan 1, 2017, 8:15am · ⛅ 25 °C Altitude: 13 ft
  Penang George Town 5.417403, 100.3375935°25’3” N 100°20’15” E
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Day31
New Years Day, more bikes and buildings
January 1, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Ventured further out of the city to see the architecture of the older residential part of Georgetown. So many beautiful colonial houses and club houses, many of which have seen better days but have a certain charm about them. Near by is the Botanical gardens started in the late 1880's, a lovely peaceful place away from the city. Cooled down in the stream that runs through it. More parading of religious statues around the streets - but even they need to stop for red traffic lights! We seem to be asked for more photos by passers by, often not speaking each others language but good fun trying to communicate (one lady said her father really wanted a photo and would that be ok!!).Read more
Lynda Ralph
Ready steady go, bikes coming in very handy. Love the colonial buildings. Happy new year & keep on having fun xxx
1/2/17Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell
The colonial buildings look good - just like you two if everybody want to take your photo!!! Have fun, love xxxx
1/2/17Reply
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LouisaJames
- Dec 31, 2016, 9:33pm · ⛅ 26 °C Altitude: 13 ft
  Penang George Town 5.417389, 100.3376035°25’3” N 100°20’15” E
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Day30
New Yeas Eve, Georgetown
December 31, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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Happy New Year to everyone! Out and about on the bikes again round the city. Visited some of the old colonial buildings and the Chinese Clan jetties. These are where the Chinese settlers originally had wharfs to bring in food but over time have morphed into homes over the water. There are about 8 individual jetties - each occupied by a Clan or family group from China. There are up to 50 homes along each jetty and are pretty self contained. Quiet New Years Eve near the hostel with a few fireworks and a couple of gins!Read more
Lyndsay McDonnell
Happy new year! On your bikes again but like how the locals park their bikes!!
1/2/17Reply
Happy New Year to you both! Love theRundles xx
1/20/17Reply
Bet you both loved this. ❤️
1/20/17Reply
Cool! Xx
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LouisaJames
- Dec 30, 2016, 5:00pm · ⛅ 28 °C Altitude: 10 ft
  Penang George Town 5.417346, 100.3376085°25’2” N 100°20’15” E
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Day29
Georgetown China Town and Little India
December 30, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Walked miles in the China Town region of Georgetown, taking in the old architecture, food, culture and shops - including some bizarre medical ones. The photo that looks like horse droppings are compacted tea bales!! On the way to dinner, came across two separate street processions for the Hindu and Hare Krishna faiths in the Little India part of Georgetown. Lots of noise, crowds, oxen and chanting from the considerable crowds. Two Chinese dragons were also involved....Read more
Tom Ralph
Sights you normally don't see on tourist route love Tom xx
12/31/16Reply
mg.bigadventure
Happy New Year J+L. Hope you bought some of the "Windy Oil" for the morning after!!! Love from J, L & S xxx
12/31/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell
Wot no bikes???!!! Sounds a really interesting day with different sights and sounds. Enjoy it all. Happy new year. Lots of love xxxx
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LouisaJames
- Dec 29, 2016, 10:17pm · ⛅ 27 °C Altitude: 13 ft
  Penang George Town 5.4174, 100.33765°25’3” N 100°20’15” E
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Day28
Protestant Cemetry and Art Bus Depot
December 29, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Used their equivalent of Boris bikes to get around again today. The Northam Road Protestant Cemetery was created soon after the British East India Company established a settlement in Penang in 1786. Tropical diseases, like malaria, cholera and hepatitis were leading causes of death, with frequent outbreaks of diseases, it is ironic that the island was regarded as a 'change of air' for British civil servants and military personnel based in India. The majority of people buried are aged between 18-30! It closed in the late 19th century and was left untouched although suffered badly from Japanese bombing in WW2. We visited an old bus depot that hasn't been altered much but is now used as an art gallery.Read more
Lynda Ralph
Bikes look very modern & colourful. You certainly wouldn't be riding here in shorts & t-shirt, even in Leicester temp of -2 degrees & very heavy frost, when I went out the other morning. So many unusual places to visit. Take care, love Lynda & Tom xxx
12/30/16Reply
Love the bike and basket, any M and S near you to stock Not quite your downhill
12/30/16Reply
Keep sending by mistake. Any m and s near u to stock ur basket! Not quite the down hill bike you're normally seen on! Love Gem
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LouisaJames
- Dec 28, 2016, 8:35pm · ⛅ 27 °C Altitude: 13 ft
  Penang George Town 5.416021, 100.3361665°24’58” N 100°20’10” E
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Day27
Penang Street Art
December 28, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
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Spent a hot day wondering on foot and by bike around the old part of town where there is street art dotted all around. Street names are explained in both writing and metal art work. Mainy of the art work is painted with 3D elements on random walls all over the place. There are so many coffee shops too which we will gradually work our way around.Read more
Amazing art. What an experience! Take care love Gem x
12/28/16Reply
Tom Ralph
These snaps are fab show modern culture of city/ county great love xx
12/29/16Reply
Lynda Ralph
Such realistic artwork, fantastic. Looks a very interesting place. Stay safe, love Lynda & Tom xxx
12/29/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell
The art looks amazing but notice that bikes are on most pictures - you two just can't keep away from them can you ??
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LouisaJames
- Dec 27, 2016 · ⛅ 29 °C Altitude: 23 ft
  Penang Lok Meriam Sungai Orang Puteh 5.472539, 100.4369815°28’21” N 100°26’13” E
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Day26
George Town, Penang Island
December 27, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
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James finally got around to having a haircut and it turned out alright! Had a look around Little India and enjoyed a proper tandoori and tandoor naan. Like the look of this Unesco Heritage town.
Love the mobile shop. Food looks tasty, leftover Turkey curry for us for tea tonight!! Did you not fancy new hair do Lou? Keep safe love Gem x
12/28/16Reply
Lynda Ralph
Can almost smell the food ! Great mobile shop, very colourful. Enjoy xxx
12/29/16Reply
Tom Ralph
James two first for you 1 hair growth , top bombing and 2 sun tan / red noise ha ha
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LouisaJames
- Dec 26, 2016, 9:32pm · ⛅ 27 °C Altitude: 16 ft
  Sabah Kampung Likas Tanjung Lipat 5.980964, 116.0925895°58’51” N 116°5’33” E
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Day25
Christmas at Kota Kinabalu
December 26, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
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Christmas Day snorkelling on the island of Manukan again, following a relaxing night in the hostel with a film, take away pizza and a G&T of course! Back to Kuala Lumpur tonight with a lovely view of the island we were on yesterday from the plane. Where else in the work can you buy frozen fish to take on a plane with you?Read more
Lynda Ralph
Great pics again, looks as if you had lovely, if different, Christmas. On our way back to Houghton from Kent. Isobel & Millie so excited all day & Ruby enjoyed her day, sleeping when not eating !!! Lot of present unwrapping for twins & walk along seafront. Stay safe & enjoy yourselves. Lots of love Lynda & Tom 🎄xxx
12/26/16Reply
Tom Ralph
Xmas day on a beach Happydays ,?? How is sea food going guys xx
12/26/16Reply
Tom Ralph
Xmas day on beach , fab , enjoy, ?? How is sea food eating going xx
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