Cruising Update

Another quick update on the adventures of Dan, Gail, Bruce, and Pam

Day 138 of 274 UWC - Today we docked in Penang. Malaysia . A very hot and humid day.

Penang is an island state off the coast of Northwest Malaysia . It is culturally diverse with a population that includes Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians, Siamese and expatriates. There is so much British influence and building architecture here. Penang gained its independence in 1957 from Great Britain .

We had a private excursion today. Had a Malaysian Navy ship across the pier from us. So you know I can't pass up a picture of one. Through the cruise terminal was a Folkloric group welcoming us. Walked to our tour Air Conditioned bus and drove through the city of George Town, Penang. So much British influence and traditions. Our first destination was Penang Hill where we caught a funicular tram up to the top. Such a great view of the city and harbor from up there. At the top were a Hindu Temple and an Islam Mosque. Such beautiful architecture and sculptures and carvings. Caught the funicular back down and Bruce and I got an ice-cold A&W root beer at the restaurant below. So refreshing

The “restaurant below” sounds like my kinda place!… Mike

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Funicular (a cable railroad, especially one on a mountainside, in which ascending and descending cars are counterbalanced) tram