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MALAYSIA THE LAND OF GREENERY, SKYSCRAPERS AND RAINFORESTS
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Welcome to Malaysia...
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The Malay numberplate
Thai money, the Malay Ringitts, which comes in the form of 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100 denominations. At 2005 exchange rates 7 RM = £1. |
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ALOR STAR
Our first stop in Malaysia in Alor Star |
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PENANG
On the ferry to Penang, an old British colonial island situated just off the Malaysian Peninsula. When the British arrived at the island, in order to clear the shrubbery, silver coins were loaded into the cannons and fired into the mangroves and the rainforest.
The world's third largest bridge that stretches from mainland Malaysia to Penang Island
The ferry
A rickshaw driver relaxing
The pub we decided to enjoy a few beers in for the evening, situated under 25 stories of an enormous building. The beers hindered our observation power as we tried to understand why the ground was moving beneath us...
... the reason, an earthquake with a magitutude of 8.6 that had hit Sumatra, sending shockwaves through the surrounding area. Immediately after the earthquake, everyone left the buildings and crowded out onto the street. |
Our windscreen wipers decided to stop working during the heaviest rainstorm known to humanity on the road south to Kuala Lumpur, making visibility very difficult!
Soaring temperatures in the Beast mean removing your clothes and covering yourself in wet towels... |
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IPOH
Adrian's Aunt Jenny, Uncle B and Cousin Ming Fat in Ipoh
The Buddhist Shrine where you can feed your relatives (or the souls of them) - the tortoises
If you were ever in any doubt as whch way to drive your tractor and which way to the wise tortoise for a quick chat!
A slightly scary Buddhist monk! |
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KUALA LUMPUR
Adrian's cousin Margaret and her husband Alan as well as Margaret's friend Alicia enjoying a night out in KL
Alan, Margaret, Quy Ling and David
A hindu temple in the centre of China Town |
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PETRONAS TOWERS
Standing 452m tall, the Petronas Towers are an interesting feature on the KL horizon. The Sky Bridge is located on the 41st floor and allows you to cross between the towers. The piling goes down 20 floors,the towers are created in the shape of an Islamic Rose and it was the tallest building in the world until someone built theirs just that little bit higher!
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The road to Singapore |
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MALAYSIAN CULTURE
Kickapoo - a very special drink...
Durian - the spawn fruit of Satan. It is banned from public places and it cannot be taken on public transport unless contained with in a sealed container. It is one of the smelliest fruits.
The Durian fruit
Rose Apple
Malaysian motorcyclists wear shirts back to front to protect them from insects and rain
There are stopping points under bridges for motorcyclists in the event of rain which can be very treacherous for two wheelers |
