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Malaysia

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December 2, 2016
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- Day 1
- Friday, December 2, 2016
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 33 ft
- Malaysia Kampung Dua 2.197595, 102.2452392°11’51” N 102°14’43” E
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Melaka (Malacca)
December 2, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Left Singapore by bus over the no-mans land bridge (over water actually!), simple and quick. Left Singapore in the sunshine, arrived in Melaka to monsoon storm and flooding..... Rain held off for a jaunt through the Jonka Road night market - lots of tasty street food including fried chicken/pork dumplings with chilli sauce, bbq corn on the cob and fresh fruit juice/pulp. So busy and noisy but fun - including street karaoke and line dancing in the pagoda temples.Read more
Street food sounds wonderful. Those corn on the cobs 🌽Look delicious. Take care keep safe love Gem x
12/3/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellThe food looks and sounds good!! Hope you joined in the line dancing?? Enjoy yourselves. Lots of love Mom and Dad xxxx
12/3/16Reply
Tom Ralph Food looks great , hay guys keep away from Iceland beer £8 per pint food , out of this world in prices, a week of your money a main course meal crazy love Lynda and Tom xx
12/3/16Reply
Lynda RalphCan't beat locally cooked street-food, looks good. Love Lynda & Tom xxx
12/6/16Reply
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- Day 2
- Saturday, December 3, 2016
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 33 ft
- Malaysia Kampung Dua 2.197615, 102.2452322°11’51” N 102°14’43” E
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Out & about in Melaka
December 3, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Joined a local tour for a morning walk around the old city, including the Dutch and British forts and public buildings. Also had a slow wander round Chinatown where the house fronts are just 12 to 16 feet wide but up to 300 feet long (due to Dutch tax laws). Local market to buy fruit then night market for dinner. Even busier and louder, karaoke even better - sequins and backing dancers! Loads of tasty street food - korean crispy chicken basket and huge chocolate waffles the highlights. Crazy themed rickshaws with music and lights keep the Asian tourists amused.....Read more
Tom Ralph You guys and food or drink I don't no were you get if from ha ha, enjoy, your weather is much better than ours in Iceland cloudy and damp boo xx
12/4/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellThose waffles certainly look delicious - l fancy one - wonder what culinary delights you will enjoy tonight?? The rickshaws look fun - are you going to go in one?? Enjoy whatever you do. Lots of love Mom and Dad xxxx
12/4/16Reply
Lynda RalphYou're certainly enjoying your food. Great pics. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the Northern Lights in Iceland due to poor weather every night. Back home to frost. Love Lynda & Tom xxx
12/6/16Reply
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- Day 4
- Monday, December 5, 2016
- ⛅ 32 °C
- Altitude: 33 ft
- Malaysia Kampung Dua 2.197628, 102.2452772°11’51” N 102°14’43” E
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Melaka continued...
December 5, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Both yesterday and today we thought about hiring a ricksaw but couldn't decide which design so settled on our own pedal power (for a change). Went to the coast to see the 'floating' mosque, found ice-cream on the way back and had a look around the non-tourist parts of town. Happened across some cute 1920's traditional kampung houses (wooden houses on stilts). Splashed out on a pint too - yes, that's Guinness!Read more
Tom Ralph ?? Are you ,?? Local beer or its effect on your bottom ??
12/5/16Reply
Tom Ralph Fab snaps of man made things you have taken snaps of, this set looks the best , Happydays Tom
12/5/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell Can't believe you preferred bikes to a rickshaw!!??!! The old houses look very nice but I bet the Guinness was much nicer and very tasty. Enjoy. Lots of love Mom and Dad xxxx
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- Day 5
- Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10:04 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 115 ft
- Malaysia Bukit Nanas 3.14319, 101.6965993°8’35” N 101°41’48” E
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Kuala Lumpar
December 6, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Had a smooth journey (taxi, bus and two trains) to get here. Staying in Chinatown so lots to see in this busy part of the city. Saw the old cricket ground and club house (looks a bit like Worcester club house) and other historical buildings including the victorian fountain orginally built in England. Had a lovely Chinese for dinner, after all, while in Chinatown ....Read more
Dave WarwickMake sure you get a cricket bat to add to the collection Lou .... safe onward travels :-)
12/6/16Reply
Tom RalphYou two none stop great snaps after great snaps , enjoy xx
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How very British!
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- Day 6
- Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 9:42 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 197 ft
- Malaysia Twin Towers 3.157743, 101.7116343°9’28” N 101°42’42” E
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The Heritage of KL
December 7, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Went on an excellent Heritage walking tour all morning and learnt a lot about Malaysia and went inside many of their historic buildings including the cricket clubhouse that you should be a member of. Not sure about the male only bar... James liked it though, although didn't sample any of its delights. The two rivers merging is where KL got its name (happy to see they are going to make something of it soon). Hard to imagine this huge city began there. Found an amazing crepe stall so had to try savoury and sweet varieties. Petronus Towers looked good at night lit up and with colourful fountains.Read more
Lyndsay McDonnellKuala Lumpur looks a very modern city and interesting. Pleased to see you have visited Dads favourite shop!!! Keep happy. Lots of love Mom and Dad xxxx
12/7/16Reply
Tom RalphPatronise tower , saw that the doc on building them fab pic, and two great storeys one the sky bridge and two the taller tower , great snaps as before enjoy xx
12/7/16Reply
Lynda Ralph & more food !!! Have fun xxx
12/7/16Reply
Hi Louisa and James, you both look like you are having an amazing time, we're massively jealous. It seems a long time ago since we were in Sri Lanka together so thought we'd check out the rest of your travels. You're inspiring us to start checking out next holidays. Thanks for your great company and hope you have a fab time. Tracey and Keith
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- Day 9
- Saturday, December 10, 2016
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 144 ft
- Malaysia Kampong Dollah 3.153203, 101.7165773°9’12” N 101°42’60” E
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Around KL
December 10, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Three days of sightseeing - wandered around Chinatown, the park around Petronas Towers and took a guided walk around Kampong Baharu, one of the original settlements of KL, and then a night walk where we sampled all sorts of delights at the market, including Indian sweets, peanut butter and corn pancakes as well as jack fruit.Read more
Can't imagine you two on those bikes!!! Love Gem x
12/11/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellYou two can't keep away from bikes even if the are painted on a wall!! The food certainly sounds good. Lots of love Mom and Dad xx
12/11/16Reply
Lynda RalphMore food !!! Sounds fantastic. Lots of love Lynda & Tom xxx
12/12/16Reply
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- Day 10
- Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 7:59 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- Malaysia Istana 5.982327, 116.0763335°58’56” N 116°4’35” E
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Borneo (Sabah, Malaysia)
December 11, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Flew to Kota Kinabalu today so seemed to spend most the day travelling. Good view on the approach to the island. Had a look around some of the town and saw plenty of seafood for sale, oh how we wish we liked it. This is a seafood lovers paradise...Read more
I would be in heaven then. My preferred diet is fish however my preferred travelling style is different to yours! Stunning photos, thanks so much for sharing love Gem x
12/11/16Reply
Dave WarwickSchool play on Tuesday Lou. Won't be the same without you. The last one for Warwick junior. Next year High School, not quite the heights of the Petronas, but getting there...:-)
12/11/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellThe fish looks good - would love to try some. Enjoy Borneo and take care. Lots of love Mom and Dad xx
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- Day 12
- Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 10:30 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- Malaysia Istana 5.982269, 116.0762185°58’56” N 116°4’34” E
Island Hopping - Snorkelling
December 13, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Great day, took a speed boat across to a small island with coral off the shore. Saw many colourful fish including Nemo and friends! A quick hop across to a larger island for the afternoon of more snorkelling and more beautiful fish. A surprise evening with the town's Christmas celebrations, including traditional dancing and singing in both Malaysian and English.Read more
mg.bigadventureLooks idyllic. Sounds like you're both having a great time - fab to see. We're heading off on our "Big Adventure" 5 weeks today!
12/13/16Reply
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12/14/16Reply
Now finished. Not quite the same as island hopppng!!! Fab views, have fun, keep safe love Gem xx
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- Day 13
- Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 8:00 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 118 ft
- Malaysia Lahad Datu 5.377835, 117.9887195°22’40” N 117°59’19” E
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Jungle Night Walk, Day 1
December 14, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
The after dinner night walk was a adventurous experience - pitch black, thick mud and dense jungle (oh, and some potentially dangerous creatures!). Once the safety briefing was done, disclaimer forms signed, high-vis vests on and wellies hired we were off but didnt have to go far before we saw a baby, deadly green tree frog followed by the most unusual looking centipede we've ever seen. The water spider could move fast when it wanted to and thankfully so did the tortoise so we narrowly missed treading on it as it was well hiden in the muddy path. The star of the show definitely had to be the rainbow coloured kingfisher sleeping with its beak hidden under its wing, so close it was within touching distance. So many moths and butterflies kept flying at us, attracted by our torch light.Read more
Lynda Ralph Louisa, you look as if you're enjoying it !!! Xxx
12/17/16Reply
You look like you mean business,Lou! Box
12/24/16Reply
Lynda RalphSounds amazing, but glad it was you 2 & not me !!! Merry Christmas, have a lovely day. Lots of love Lynda & Tom xxx
12/25/16Reply
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- Day 13
- Wednesday, December 14, 2016
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 118 ft
- Malaysia Lahad Datu 5.378656, 117.9902675°22’43” N 117°59’25” E
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Borneo River Jungle
December 14, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Picked up at 7 and had a long drive (7 hours) across the island,past Mount Kinabalu, to the Borneo Natural Sakau Bilit Resort on the Kinabatangan River. Unbelievable to see the amount of palm tree plantations, all standing where jungle once stood. We had a long early evening boat ride up river and saw one of the two types of animals we really wanted to see - the proboscis monkeys with big droopy noses). There were long tailed macaques, hornbills and a wild boar too. On our return the night sky kept lighting up as a thunderstorm passed by in the distance. Our guides head torch picked up the eyes of some tiny crocodiles from about 150 meters away.Read more
Tom RalphI'am sitting at home with footy on , but your trip and photos are much more fun love Tom , great snaps , a Guy in the wild just amazing
12/17/16Reply
Lynda Ralph Amazing 👍😍xxx
12/17/16Reply
Lynda RalphLoving all the pics, take care xxx
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- Day 14
- Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 12:32 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 98 ft
- Malaysia Lahad Datu 5.379717, 117.9922685°22’47” N 117°59’32” E
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Jungle Day 2, Morning
December 15, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Away on another boat ride by 6am which gave us a lovely sunrise. Thankfully the rain had stopped just before and gave way to slightly cooler temperatures. We saw a gold crested eagle, more monkeys and hornbills before seeeing the second of the two animals we really wanted to see- an orangutan in the wild! And what a view we had, he was right in front of us, up a tree, at the waters edge. After watching him eat his breakfast of leaves he climbed down before appearing again up a fruit tree this time but alot more hidden. We realise we were very lucky to have seen him so clearly. After breakfast we went on a walk through the jungle which we cut short as we heard an elephant nearby. This was after seeing a fully grown dear about the size of a cat.Read more
Lynda Ralph HELLO !!! Xxx
12/17/16Reply
Lynda RalphSuch beautiful pics & what an experience! Xxx
12/17/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellFantastic photos really enjoying looking at them. Xx
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- Day 15
- Friday, December 16, 2016 at 3:26 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 213 ft
- Malaysia Lahad Datu 5.371395, 117.972435°22’17” N 117°58’21” E
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Day 2 Evening / Day 3 Morning
December 16, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Another trip on a boat and with more of the same birds and animals, including the unusual proboscis monkeys again. Saw a large (1 meter long) monitor lizard resting on a tree, looking very relaxed. Once again the evening sky was lit by lightening and more baby crocs were spotted- all we could think about was 'where's the mother?'. It was a quiet start to our evening walk but thankfully the wildlife didn't disappoint in the end with a show of sleeping birds, frogs, a turtle and insects. We managed to get a very quick glimpse of a mother and baby orangutan during our morning boat ride before leaving the jungle. A bit of rest in a hammock is needed...Read more
Lyndsay McDonnellWhat a fantastic experience you two are having seeing all the different animals birds and insects. Don't know that we would enjoy walking through the mud or the thought of deadly insects but am sure you are both loving it!!! Take care, have fun. Lots of love xxxx
12/17/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellPs Louisa the hammock looks very comfortable. Xx
12/17/16Reply
Lynda Ralph Beautiful pic xxx
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- Day 16
- Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 12:17 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 46 ft
- Malaysia Gum-Gum 5.878948, 117.8884895°52’44” N 117°53’19” E
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Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
December 17, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
With some 40 sq km of forest, the centre has no fence boundaries to keep the orangutans in so they are free to roam where they want. Very lucky to see so many of these amazing animals that share so many human characteristics. The feeding platform and open nursery gave close up views but not as close up as the ones who we shared the walkways with! A very amusing highlight was following one of them along the walkway and when it reached a short gate that read 'no entry', it ever so gently lifted the bolt latch and slid the bolt along before slowly opening the gate to walk through and then gently letting go of the latch. One of them had taken a liking to the ornamental bamboo plants at the front entrance. We also saw what we think was a rat snake, that was about 2 meters long, sliding along the ground until it hid under the board walk we were stood on.Read more
Lyndsay McDonnellFantastic photos! Love the tale about the orangutan and the gate must have been very amusing to watch. Enjoy it all. Love xxxx
12/19/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell He's behind you!!
12/19/16Reply
Bridget Rundle Fab photo - you look like you're having a great time! Xxx 😊 Bridge xx
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- Day 17
- Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 5:48 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 105 ft
- Malaysia Sandakan 5.836196, 117.8283715°50’10” N 117°49’42” E
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Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre
December 18, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Today we spent the day admiring these lovable sun bears, named so because of their golden collar on their chest that looks like the rising sun when seen from upside down. They are the smallest of the bear species growing up to 140cm tall when standing up. Watching them climb is admirable although they look incredibly uncomfortable when sleeping high up in the trees wedged between branches.Read more
Lyndsay McDonnellMore fantastic photos. What a wonderful experience you are having to be able to see all the different animals and so near to you. Love the bears they look so cute and cuddly!!! Have fun. Love xxx
12/19/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellPS you two look good as well but not sure about the cute and cuddly!!??!!
12/19/16Reply
Lynda Ralph You're having so much fun in such an amazing place xxx
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- Day 18
- Monday, December 19, 2016 at 8:17 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 121 ft
- Malaysia Sandakan 5.838603, 117.832055°50’19” N 117°49’55” E
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Rainforest Discovery Centre
December 19, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Forest walks and elevated canopy walkways at the RDC. 40m high towers gave an excellent view over the surrounding forest, with some wildlife highlights. One of the more remote towers let us watch two wild Orangutan build a nest to have an afternoon nap. Also saw a flying lizard, Giant Squirrel and Asian Hornbill. Amazing plants in the Botanical garden, some of which look truly alien. A few light rain showers with really high humidity made it tough going..... Relaxed in hammocks to get over it!Read more
Lynda RalphMore amazing pics, think I prefer the orangutan to the lizard & very unusual plants. Enjoy xxx
12/19/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellEven more fantastic photos. The flowers on the tree look like Christmas decorations - most unusual!! Keep happy xx
12/19/16Reply
Dave WarwickA chilled out Lizard, a chilled out Louisa & a cute monkey....with some Orangutans. :-). Probably will never make it to that part of the world so great to see what it's like...
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- Day 20
- Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 5:28 PM
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitude: 1,942 ft
- Malaysia Ranau 5.950949, 116.6599695°57’3” N 116°39’36” E
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Orangutan and Sun Bear's Again
December 21, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We enjoyed the experiences so much that we decided to spend another two days going to see them again. Felt sorry for poor orangutan who has no hair! Will be sorry to leave this place tomorrow as it's been a lovely place to stay and an exciting place to explore.Read more
Lyndsay McDonnellLooking at the fantastic photos can understand why you have stayed an extra couple of days. What an amazing experience you are having!! Enjoy it all. Lots of love xxxx
12/22/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell Hope the animals don't come visiting at night!!!!
12/22/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnell With no hair you can understand why they say orangutans and humans are related!!!
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- Day 22
- Friday, December 23, 2016 at 5:44 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 1,939 ft
- Malaysia Ranau 5.950974, 116.6599665°57’4” N 116°39’36” E
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Kinabalu National Park
December 23, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Glad we had a view of Mount Kinabalu when we passed through here last week as it's been completely covered by cloud recently. Went for a walk through the hills and jungle at the base of the mountain. The clouds turned into heavy rain and the narrow trails into rivers! Had an all too close encounter with a leech.Read more
Tom Ralph Top face lobby , just visited our new granddaughter Ruby Bailey she is perfect , at Amy and sies house love Tom and Lynda xxx
12/23/16Reply
Yikes - bit too close company for a leech! Fab face though Lou! 😂😂😂 Bridge xx
12/24/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellIt sounds as if you are having similar weather as us except we have gales and snow on the mountains. The close encounter with the leech looks bad as Louisa's face tell us!! Take care but keep happy.
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- Day 22
- Friday, December 23, 2016
- 🌙 11 °C
- Altitude: 1,939 ft
- Malaysia Ranau 5.950991, 116.6599625°57’4” N 116°39’36” E
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Merry Christmas! (And bonus quiz...)
December 23, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Merry Christmas to all. We hope you are having a wonderful festive period and have eaten, drunk and slumped in front of the telly far more than you should have done! Thinking of everyone we know back home and around the world.
A big thank you to everyone who has followed our progress so far and left comments. This doesn't let us respond directly to posts, but rest assured we love reading all the messages left.
In the spirit of Christmas, there is a bonus 'Where's Wally' style quiz to keep you entertained after the Queens speech'. Just spot where and what wildlife is hiding in each photo. There's an Orangutan, Giant Squirrel, Water Spider, Sun Bear and a rarely seen Louisa Fish surfacing. It's all for fun and no prizes on offer....!Read more
Merry Christmas to you both from all the Robinsons.
12/23/16Reply
I found the Louisa fish!!
12/23/16Reply
Tom Ralph You should try the other way of canoeing stay inside the boat , I found it the better way ha ha ha xxx
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- Day 25
- Monday, December 26, 2016 at 9:32 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 16 ft
- Malaysia Tanjung Lipat 5.980964, 116.0925895°58’51” N 116°5’33” E
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Christmas at Kota Kinabalu
December 26, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
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 RalphGreat 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 RalphXmas day on beach , fab , enjoy, ?? How is sea food eating going xx
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- Day 26
- Tuesday, December 27, 2016
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 23 ft
- Malaysia Sungai Orang Puteh 5.472539, 100.4369815°28’21” N 100°26’13” E
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George Town, Penang Island
December 27, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
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 RalphCan 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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- Day 27
- Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 8:35 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 13 ft
- Malaysia George Town 5.416021, 100.3361665°24’58” N 100°20’10” E
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Penang Street Art
December 28, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
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 RalphSuch realistic artwork, fantastic. Looks a very interesting place. Stay safe, love Lynda & Tom xxx
12/29/16Reply
Lyndsay McDonnellThe 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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- Day 28
- Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 10:17 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 13 ft
- Malaysia George Town 5.4174, 100.33765°25’3” N 100°20’15” E
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 RalphBikes 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
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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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- Day 29
- Friday, December 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 10 ft
- Malaysia George Town 5.417346, 100.3376085°25’2” N 100°20’15” E
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 RalphSights you normally don't see on tourist route love Tom xx
12/31/16Reply
mg.bigadventureHappy 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 McDonnellWot 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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- Day 30
- Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 9:33 PM
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 13 ft
- Malaysia George Town 5.417389, 100.3376035°25’3” N 100°20’15” E
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New Yeas Eve, Georgetown
December 31, 2016 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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 McDonnellHappy new year! On your bikes again but like how the locals park their bikes!!
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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 Malaysia
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- Day 31
- Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 8:15 AM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 13 ft
- Malaysia George Town 5.417403, 100.3375935°25’3” N 100°20’15” E
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 RalphReady steady go, bikes coming in very handy. Love the colonial buildings. Happy new year & keep on having fun xxx
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Lyndsay McDonnellThe colonial buildings look good - just like you two if everybody want to take your photo!!! Have fun, love xxxx
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