Dragon Hotel Melaka
91C, Jalan Perak Melaka, Melaka State, Malaysia
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Malaysia's Whitby
... cruise.
As the boat chugged calmly down the river, we admired the beautiful colours the sky was turning against the setting sun, and spotted pleasant bars overlooking the river front which we'd head to having disembarked. We took a fair few photos (perhaps too many) of graffiti and nice buildings and the never used monorail which made the place look a little like a toytown.
We had an early evening drink at one such bar, soaking in the peace and quiet and ...
Support Your Local Artist
... Ailey dancers (my favorite choreographer) before we decided on the two that would fit best together.
After the bike ride, I saw Nora's final sketch; it was beautiful. I only hoped she could do with a needle what she could do with a pencil. It was painful, but unlike crossing intersections on a bicycle, I kept my eyes open. I set my face stoically and took it like a champ. Her friends came over and ...
Colonial/Boozy Malacca
... br>
Bas = bus
Motosikal = motorcycle
Teksi = taxi
Stesen = station
Tren = train
Restoran = restaurant
The nouns seem so easy and yet when they’re talking I don’t have a hope in Hell. I feel really guilty because everyone’s Inggeris is amazing.
We next visit a museum that’s in a replica Portuguese galleon. It costs the equivalent of about a pound for both of us to go ...
Feeling hot, hot hot
... and souvenir your heart desires. We opted for a lovely walk along the canal and a beer as the sun set.
Breakfast we were told was going to be a Malaysian affair and the lady of the house was up early to explain all. We essentially had an Indian meal for breakfast, a type of naan bread, a hot curry paste with rice and anchovies all washed down with some Iced Tea. Rachel really enjoyed it and is now converted to loving Indian food after ...
Straits of Melaka
... tofu, giant prawns, squid, meats, wonton, chicken liver, cheesestuffed okra and chinese sausage! It was really tasty and very cheap. The town is also famous for its nonya pineapple tarts (butter pastry with a jammy centre) so we ate quite a few while we were here! In the evenings we would wander along the market looking at the stalls and any entertainment that was going on. (Each night there was public karioke!). On the last night we decided to try durian- a large, ...


