(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

(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

(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)

(written by Dave) Today ended up being the day of Buddhist temples.  We visited at three of them.  I'm pretty sure that I'll mess up spelling one or more of the names below but it is good practice for us as we are heading to Thailand in a week and we'll have all sorts of … Continue reading Day of Buddhist temples

(written by Dave) As anticipated, today started with some very exciting shopping.  On the list were batik clothing and pewter.  Yes, Steve and I were quite excited as we departed the hotel for the shops with the girls.  Unfortunately, as we arrived at the first batik shop Steve and I lagged behind and were distracted … Continue reading Shopping, a mosque, haircuts and some trishaws

(written by Dave) Early start today, even in tourist mode.  We caught a 6AM taxi and were on the first funicular train heading up Penang Hill.  PH is about 3,000 feet above sea level and the train goes up a very steep incline.  We were on top of the hill before 7AM, well in time … Continue reading Sunrise and Cendol

(written by Dave) Today was bookended by two great meals.  Brekkie was at the hotel and again was great.  Great food and “5 fans”, one could get used to this.  The other day, I forgot to mention the 4 showers that we have in our hotel room(s)/suite.  That's right 4 showers.  Ok, one is outside … Continue reading More exploring Georgetown and great Nyonya dinner

(written by Nancy) Just a quick post today with some pictures of our activities.  We had breakfast at the hotel as it is included in the room rate.  Lovely breakfast, order what you want from the menu plus espresso, croissants, toast, cakes, muffins, etc.  Gosh, what a way to live.  Gretchen and Steve were brave … Continue reading Exploring Georgetown

(written by Dave) We are in big trouble...  In ten days time we have to leave Georgetown.  That's not the problem however.  The problem is that in ten days time we will have to leave the hotel we are now sharing with Gretchen and Steve.  As Gretchen is a working stiff, she only gets a … Continue reading A slight hotel upgrade in Georgetown

(written by Nancy) A bit more wandering around Georgetown today, with more fun things to be discovered.  First things first though, we spent a good part of the morning working on our taxes – arrgh.  Not fun but the world goes on even when you are riding your bike. We finally got out and headed … Continue reading Another tourist day in Georgetown