Open air banquet at famous Alor street: Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, fresh seafood etc.

After a nice sleep at the Dorset Regency, we headed to the Central Market to examine the finest Malaysian handicrafts housed in colonial style shops. Rain towards the end of the afternoon chased us into a shopping center.

Left KL for Penang via a six hour but comfortable bus ride. Stayed in Bayview hotel, dining at rooftop revolving restaurant. Malays, Chinese, Indians living in cheerful harmony surrounded by restored colonial architecture like the E&O hotel.

Took a flight to this heavily Islamic town in eastern Malaysia to see traditional Malaysian culture. Thank God for the Chinese! Allah Akbar. Below is the most revolting market on earth. The Renaissance hotel had a fab pool. Allah Akbar.

Did a short refresher course and a 60 foot dive to a coral reef. No pix except a peek at lizard love.