19 November to 2 December 2011- Malaysia
Then took the flight back to Bangkok where my Aunt was waiting to meet me.
19 November 2011- KL
Met my friend Adam in Malaysia for two weeks of relaxing and eating ourselves silly.
Flew into Kuala Lumpur. We didn't do too much the first day as I hadn't slept and he was adjusting to the time change. We did still have two good meals...one was a dry noodle dish and the other was a curried Laksa. Ended the night finding out not to order Bangdung. Turns out that this is a BRIGHT pink rose flavored drink.
20 November 2011 -KL
Went to see the Petronas towers. On arriving there was a notice that the visitor center was closed from September to December so we couldn't go to the bridge.
Me and Petronas towers
Towers at night
After that disappointment we wandered around the city, including little india and chinatown. Eating steam buns, dimsum, curry pastries, mangosteens and a couple of other treats.
21-26 November 2011 - Penang
Flew to Penang and took the bus to Georgetown. After getting off the bus at a random busy intersection we got directions from an Aussie on where to stay and eat. Went to a hostel but luckily it was prayer time and it turn out the mosque was right next door so we went around the corner to a nice little hotel. Stayed for two nights.
We took the bus up to the National Park to scout out a good place to stay/if we wanted to stay up there. It was a cute little village and a cheap guesthouse so we booked in for a few nights.
Headed thru the forest to the beach where sea turtles came to nest. It was a fun walk and the beach was beautiful. Got to see mud skippers which were super awesome. They just skip right to the other side of the creek. Also saw adorable little sea turtles! Then headed back on a different loop.
One of the things that was unexpectedly really cool was the Tropical Spice Garden. It provided a cool place to wander while learning about different local and exotic spices grown on the island.
Penang is nice because you can take a bus all the way around the island and see if it's worth staying or not. After 5 days we decided to continue on our way.
Flew to Penang and took the bus to Georgetown. After getting off the bus at a random busy intersection we got directions from an Aussie on where to stay and eat. Went to a hostel but luckily it was prayer time and it turn out the mosque was right next door so we went around the corner to a nice little hotel. Stayed for two nights.
Juice in a bag!
Grabbing a snack
CRACKLING!
What is it?
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| Delicious! |
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| Bean Sprouts |
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| One of these was the best thing I had in Malaysia...pork wrapped in cracklin and deepfried |
We took the bus up to the National Park to scout out a good place to stay/if we wanted to stay up there. It was a cute little village and a cheap guesthouse so we booked in for a few nights.
Headed thru the forest to the beach where sea turtles came to nest. It was a fun walk and the beach was beautiful. Got to see mud skippers which were super awesome. They just skip right to the other side of the creek. Also saw adorable little sea turtles! Then headed back on a different loop.
Little baby sea turtles
Turtle Beach
Mud skipper hiding
One of the things that was unexpectedly really cool was the Tropical Spice Garden. It provided a cool place to wander while learning about different local and exotic spices grown on the island.
Tranquil pond
Spices
Bearded flower
Penang is nice because you can take a bus all the way around the island and see if it's worth staying or not. After 5 days we decided to continue on our way.
27 November to 1 December - Langkawai
Beach, beer, sun, lazing. Perfect lazy times were had.
Adam decided to dance with a jellyfish in his first swim in the ocean so I had the pleasure of visiting another foreign ER. Somehow I seem to be the connecting factor in these scenarios. Still upset that we didn't get a picture of it when it was really gnarly...somehow Adam didn't care much about a photo op?!
Anyway all that happened for 4 days was sleeping in, getting up to eat, sitting on the beach for a bit, heading for a nap and then back for food and drinks on the beach. It was a true vacation feel! Oh and we had a couple of massages since we were too stressed out!
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| Thanksgiving meal |
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| Taste of the staff meal because they were eating while we wanted a beer...okay |
This is Langkawi to me
We did not stay at the CD motel...but did love the sign
Sunset
I'm sorry but stewed tomatoes with potatoes poured over corn chips is NOT nachos
Then took the flight back to Bangkok where my Aunt was waiting to meet me.
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