Saturday, March 22, 2008

Georgetown, Penang Island

-Gave up on going to Sumatra, and rented a motorbike. Got stuck in 1-ways and traffic. Made it to Kek Lok Si Temple, largest in SE Asia. We found a veggie restaurant there for lunch. The big Buddha statue was under construction, so we climbed up to the top of the pagoda instead.
-Took the bike along the North coast of the island, all the way to Penang National Park along a winding road. Men were playing kickball; we walked out on the pier; a man and kids were net fishing.
-Rode back to Georgetown in a rain storm. Dinner at Ecco Cafe - fresh pasta and jazz music.
-Walked around Lebuh Chulia, Love Lane, and back to Hutton Lodge.

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