Cold start at 7.00am with mist on the ground, to the bus, down the mountains to Ipoh. Onto Georgetown. Wrong! Shoulda got out at Ipoh. No buses from Georgetown to Krabi only mini buses. Ooops my girl Pam is not amused.
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Manky view looking to interior. A evening storm brewing. |
Never mind, booked into a classic Hotel Hong Ping in Georgtown Penang. The airconditioner works, the view is over lots of manky roofs, the room is like a 5 x 4 shower cubicle with ceramic tiles to the ceiling. Ceramic tiles cover the floors. It is spotless. The family must have run this place for 50 years or more. The Innkeeper is charming she believes in value add. Add bus ticket, ferry, etc..... Good stay local and clean.
Oh the cyclos are still taking people around the old town for 10 ringets.
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| A 1981 Mercedes Truck with the hood cut off to keep cool. Re built in wood. The owner was so proud of his Merc. |
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| Painted door Chinese temple Georgetown Penang MY |
The old city has not changed a lot since our last visit in 08. Predominently Chinese population. Industrial centre and major port is Butterworth on the mainland. A bridge and ferry link Penang Island to the mainland.It was a British Colonial City controlling shipping in the Malakka Straits and to open trade with Siam. [Thailand]
Not a lot to see in Georgetown. Pigged out on noodles in the market. 2 meals with a slushy for $3. I hate noodles but these were OK and the cook had some pickled chillies he tried on me. Woow
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| Stall with Laksa and other noodle specials. Note: 3 ringets = 1 A$ |
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