Malacca september 07

[terry57]

Ive just returned from traveling from Singapore up to Malacca { Malaysian west coast } on to KL, up to Kota Baru on the Thai border, on to the Perintian Islands, down to the Tamen Negara National Park on the jungle railway, and then train all the way back to Singapore through the center of Malaysia.

Covered a huge amount of kl m all by road and train except for 1 flight from KL to Kota Baru on the far north east coast of Malaysia near the Thai border.

It was a brilliant trip and although Ive been to Malaysia before i had not seen much of it. The object of this trip was to overland and experience as much of the country and people as we could and i must say we were very impressed by the friendliness of the locals, the quality of accommodation and food.

I will break this thread up in to different sections as Ive got many photos of each place and ill kick it of with Malacca.

Enjoy

[AntRobertson]

I've been to Malacca, really enjoyed it. Looking forward to this thread, Tezza.

[terry57]

This hotel was the bargain of our trip as we had a 41 sq m apartment for 88 ringit. Separate bedroom , kitchen and sitting room complete with a huge swimming pool. It was Ramadan so they had a special going on. The correct price was 130 ringit so it is still very cheap and much less than KL.
88 Ringit = $ 31 AUD so you can appreciate our joy and complete with a top breakfast as well.

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They have a wicked beer called Carlsburg Special Brew that comes in at 8.8%.
A few big long necks and terrys a bad boy.

[reinvented]

special brew is the devil

[Thetyim]

Thanks. That hotel looks quite nice


Straits Meridian Hotel
1, Jalan Malinja, Taman Malinja, Bukit Baru 75150 Malacca, Malaysia

Straits Meridian Hotel - An all-suite apartment accommodation in Malacca

[sledge]

Originally Posted by terry57

I really am hungry now and ill be back later.

Must be a bloody big lunch mate.

[terry57]

Considering Malaysia is predominantly Islamic there are a shite load a catholic churches around . Never the less Malacca remains one of Malaysia's premier tourist destinations, with its multi-cultural heritage and a multitude of museums and other cultural attractions. She's a top little place. i must say Im not a religious sort of fella and the only time i go near a church is when Im traveling. Funny that innit.

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Terry is a very romantic fella when he gets fired up on special brew.

[slimboyfat]

Great work so far Terry. It makes me want go to Malacca one weekend - if only for the food

[terry57]

Originally Posted by slimboyfat

Great work so far Terry. It makes me want go to Malacca one weekend - if only for the food

Yes fatboy,

You must get your arse up to Malacca as its only 4 hours by bus from singapore, a very layed back place with top looking females and awesome food.

I mean shit mate, what more does a punter need.

Any way, Im hungry after posting all these photos of lovely Malacca tucker and am going to eat some of my home cooked poison food.

Ill be back later to finish of I hope.

Cheers.

[peterpan]

Top thread Terry, That Laksa mee looks so good I'm dribbling all down my shirt, But I do that anyway cause I'm a codger.
Reminds me of my weeekend trips there when I lived in KL.

[Wayne Kerr]

Was wondering when this thread would pop up ... great stuff .

[gusG]

I love the way,even the mobile food stands,have the menu in English, as well as Malay, so that the tourists have some idea what's on offer.
Its something, you don't see a lot of here in Thailand,great marketing,I think.

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