MALAYSIA - PENANG

TUESDAY 29^TH MAY 2012.

Another overnighter in calm seas from Port Kelang to Penang Malaysia. The day was overcast and hot and steamy but no pollution. Not as hot as Kuala Lumpur.

Penang is an Island off the coast of Malaysia and we berthed at the main city Georgetown. Again we had a full day excursion arranged which included a tour of the city and outlying areas. The Island is attractive with lush vegetation and mountainous interior but Georgetown is typical Asian city with both affluent and poor unkept areas,but unfortunately mainly the latter.

However we had a good day visiting the Baba Nyonya Mansion, an old colonial home built by a chinese aristocrat in the early 1900’s and recently restored. Also visited the reclining Budda and Paradise Temples which were real eye openers. A delicious Malaysian buffet lunch was had in one of Penang’s top Hotel’s, then in the afternoon we visited the local traditional Batic art and printing factory and Butterfly Farm and Aviary which were well worth the effort.

Due to time restraints we missed a number of attractions and photo shoots as it was an early afternoon departure, but we thoroughly enjoyed the day.

We now have 4 sea days before reaching Mumbai, India.