Tidda here reporting in - We the poor little neglected juveniles have discovered that our main carers have nicked off. Thien and Jenny have been valiantly trying to care for us, but we are spooky and hop away a lot of the time.
We hear they've gone to India – of all the cheek!
They went last week flew out of Coolangatta to Malaysia and had four days in Penang in Georgetown, a reminiscence for G and a new experience for D. Gorgetown was a delight and the accommodation recommended by Madelaine at Hutton Lodge was really excellent. A lovely old house built in the late 1890's and within the old city, which is now UNESCO heritage listed. Such a delight to be in a hasslefree city, very cruisy and a good intro back into Asia.
Whilst there, visits to the glorious butterfly farm, at Batu Ferringhi butterflys of every hue fluttering around and the gorgeous big fat multi-coloured caterpillars, and a cruise through G's old stamping grounds from his hippy days in the mid 70's. Some of which is now a National Park. Travelling along the road from Penang was often reminiscent of the coast road from Cairns to Port Douglas. Ocean views and waterfalls with lush greenery and unfortunately the evergrowing presence of Resorts and high rise.
Another day there was a visit out to the Penang Botanical Gardens an arduous trip which took forever, BUT we saw the G hotel!!! Then discovered by taking a taxi back that the trip was in fact only about 20 minutes. Unfortunately for D as soon as they arrived she was confronted by groups of rhesus monkeys which are fed by the visitors, STUPID IDEA. She didn't notice a big male near a tree and nearly stomped on him, until he leapt out snarling. Wow did she squeal and bolt. She likes to keep monkeys at a long distance and preferably not at all.
Because it was still Ramadan, buying lunch was a bit tricky. Another discovery was a beautiful newly renovated hotel which had been a rich folks residence now called Yengken. It'sworth a look at its website www.yengkenhotel.com. Anyone feeling flush with $$$$$'s would do well to book in there. G had an ecstatic tile moment and rushed about taking pictures of the tiles.
Penang has a free CAT bus so that was well used. Mainly, shanks ponies were the mode of transport.
D's usb portable modem worked well in Malaysia, and Hutton Lodge, had free wifi which also worked.
Had some lovely meals in the evenings. Visited a stunning art gallery that was a converted Chinese Clan house, very atmospheric with beautiful woodwork dark and atmospheric with a sliding opening roof. In some ways reminiscent of the beautiful old houses in the walled cities of Morocco. The contemporary art on display was pretty good too.
Spent a frustrating hour trying to post an art magazine home. Snail mail has sure changed.
Saturday 11th. We hear they have gone to Cochin, Kerala in India. We'll keep you informed of what they are up to.
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