(written by Dave) With 100k planned for today we tried to get an early start. Getting up early was easy as we are still on Malaysia time. And brekkie in the room was oatmeal, easy. Only problem with the morning was the weather. It started bucketing down about 7:30, just before our planned 8AM departure. We sat … Continue reading Metric century to Trang (100/7224 ks)
Month: September 2011
Impressions of Southern Thailand (52/7124 k)
(written by Nancy) A quiet night at the Ang Yee guesthouse, as we were the only guests in the place. Around 7am this morning a loud radio started playing through speakers near the guesthouse, reminiscent of the loudspeakers I used to hear in Tokyo years ago. We were awake already anyway, as Thailand is one … Continue reading Impressions of Southern Thailand (52/7124 k)
Into Thailand, the land of smiles (32/7072 ks – 42k by ferry)
(written by Dave) Welcome to Thailand, the land of smiles! So far, so good. And everyone is very friendly, just as their slogan says. We started with another fantastic hotel brekkie. I settled for pancakes, Nancy, yoghurt and bread. We were both well fortified for a short day mileage wise, but long infrastructure wise. The … Continue reading Into Thailand, the land of smiles (32/7072 ks – 42k by ferry)
Last day in Langkawi
(written by Dave) We have to leave Langkawi tomorrow. Not because our Malaysia visas are running out, rather because I'm sure all of our readers are tiring of sunset pictures from the beach here at Pantai Cenang. I swear the clouds and sunset look different every night – perhaps not in the camera, but they do to … Continue reading Last day in Langkawi
Lazy day in Langkawi
(written by Nancy) We had a nice relaxing day today, just as days at the beach should be. We slept in a bit then went for a walk along the beach while it was still a bit cool (well, okay maybe not cool, but at least not really hot). Then we had breakfast at the … Continue reading Lazy day in Langkawi
Finally made it to Langkawi (25/7040ks) (100k by ferry)
(written by Dave) We have finally escaped from Georgetown and made it to Langkawi. Not that Georgetown was bad, far from it actually, we had a nice time there. It was, however, our longest stay in one place since the beginning of the trip, we were starting to fear never getting away. Nancy was feeling … Continue reading Finally made it to Langkawi (25/7040ks) (100k by ferry)
Goodbye to our guests and one more day in Georgetown
(written by Nancy) Well, today we said goodbye to Gretchen and Steve – it was sad to see them go as I really enjoy hanging out with my sister and it will be awhile before we get to see family again. Thanks again to Gretchen for making the trip over and treating us to this … Continue reading Goodbye to our guests and one more day in Georgetown
Guest photographers and back to the grind
(written by Dave) Back to the grind tomorrow. Gretchen and Steve are off to the US and back to the work grind. We are heading by ferry to Langkawi and back to the no-star-hotels and unknown-path-ahead grind. All of us have completely enjoyed Penang and Georgetown. There is lots to see and do here, plus it's not … Continue reading Guest photographers and back to the grind
Spice Garden tourist
(written by Dave) Pretty low key day here in Penang. We had a leisurely brekkie then eventually made our way to a bus stand. We decided to try taking the local bus to the spice garden (some 15ks from here). Of course, none of us have any experience with Georgetown buses so finding the stand, figuring out … Continue reading Spice Garden tourist
Rain, Rain, Rain solo ride (85/7015 k’s)
(written by Dave) I'll start this post by apologising for any contextual or normal spelling errors in the text. My editor (Nancy) has gone to bed as she is a wee bit under the weather. She is better tonight, but not great at all last night. She must have eaten something yesterday that the rest … Continue reading Rain, Rain, Rain solo ride (85/7015 k’s)
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