The next day we wandered back into town but, we took the back streets and came across this charming Temple being tended by someone who filled up bowls of water for the horses of the gods. Abandoned old fashioned trishaw Horses of the gods It is so hot and humid it's almost like we walked … Continue reading Malaysia – Melaka 2
Malaysia – Melaka 1
The Bus station in KL was a very slick affair and a bit like being in an airport with gates etc. The bus was very clean comfy with seats that lie back. We were just keen to look out of the windows for the next couple of hours. It's lush and you can see the … Continue reading Malaysia – Melaka 1
Malaysia – Our Hosts So far
Tatjana has been contacting our potential Servas hosts and has found it somewhat more difficult than in Europe. Also frustratingly the map does not coordinate with where the hosts are. Anyway we have ended up with several hosts in Kuala Lumpur which has meant we spent a great deal of time in one place. Neither … Continue reading Malaysia – Our Hosts So far
Kuala Lumpur – Thaipusam
I'm jumping out of sequence because there is too much to write and sometimes it becomes disjointed. Be prepared for a sensory overload, well we were warned! I'm afraid I cannot share the smell of incense and food with you. We met the friend of one of our hosts who offered to take us the … Continue reading Kuala Lumpur – Thaipusam
Malaysia – A Brief History
I have cobbled together a quick relatively recent history of Malaysia to put some things into perspective. Our hosts are from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures. The country of Malaysia began in the 1400s what it was before this I do not know. At this time it most of the Peninsula and Sumatra. Malacca … Continue reading Malaysia – A Brief History
Kuala Lumpur – Our First Servas Hosts
We were picked up at 8 am by Wai Leng and Yong Chong for a local eatery 'Varum' for Nasi Lemak (Indonesian Breakfast place). It was a kind of covered area and basic. The food was amazing and very popular with local people. I can see myself getting very fat here, it was so good. … Continue reading Kuala Lumpur – Our First Servas Hosts
Malaysia – More Kuala Lumpur
I can see now keeping the blog up to date is going to be a challenge as you will see in the ones after this. So bear with me as I work out how to keep the momentum. Previously travelling alone and often on my own gave me time but, it's different when you are … Continue reading Malaysia – More Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
I had a rather stressful transition at Doha because my plane took off and landed late. Doha is huge so that involved a lot of running. Anyway I made it and met Tatjana looking as cool as a cucumber. We reached KL (Kuala Lumpur) at around 8.am in the morning. Now I had already prepared and … Continue reading Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
South East Asia – The Big Trip
The big trip this year is to South East Asia and I'm sat at the gate ready for my flight, I've already lost my neck support pad for the flight....that was my one luxury and now the flight is delayed Eek!The planning for this was an interesting process in itself because this time I'm travelling … Continue reading South East Asia – The Big Trip
Coast 14, Lulworth Ranges
I woke at 7am and found I'd slept quite well, I seem to have slept right through! The tent was wringing wet from the rain and from condensation but, I was dry and so was my kit! I don't have a tent liner because it's added weight so in effect it's like a tarp. I … Continue reading Coast 14, Lulworth Ranges
The Travelling Bee 