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.

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I really am hungry now and ill be back later.

Cheers.

[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]

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.

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My memory card was full and i seen this fella in his little shop. He sold me a 1 gig SD memory card for $45. Good deal i thought even though he could do with a good feed.

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This is china town and is full of antique shops, restored heritage buildings, shop houses and restaurants. a great place to go at night time as it turns into an out door market.

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