Melaka, Malaysia

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Melaka history dates back to 1400, when it was a major trading centre and is still considered a major sea-port today. It has been occupied by the Portugese, the Dutch and the British and much of the architecture still remains, making for interesting exploring. We spent a lot of time exploring the old city, had a walk along the canal, took a boat tour and generally checked everything out.


Next installment: Singapore

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Photos

Porta de Santiago (A'Famosa)
Fortress built by the Portuguese

cyclo Melaka style
every country we have visited has it's own version of a cyclo, all different, and all very interesting.

water delivery
where there is a will, there is a way, and believe me, these people always find a way.

Christ Church in the old town square
built by the Dutch and maintained in the typical red finish of the era

Monitor lizard
there are loads of these along the river, sunning themselves on the banks and in the trees