Alor Setar, Malaysia

After departing our bus we wrangled with taxi drivers to take us to the border at Bukit Kayu Hitam. We settled on a very reasonable 40 Ringetts and it turned out to be a good decision. The border station is serviced by bus, but only to the Malaysian town. ...

Very friendly welcome from the malaysian officials. Surprisingly good roads and other infrastructure here.

... you been there? -No. No need. -Oh. Why's that? -Vietnamese all here. -Oh. right. ok. -You're British. -Yes. -Malaysia was British colony. -Erm.. yes. Sorry about that. bad times... (lamely trailing off. This isn't going well) -No. Just times. It ...

First work outstation. Going to many places.