We have now spent two days in Melaka. It is a beautiful place, a far cry from the hustle and bustle of singapore. We are staying in a lovely hostel with an inner courtyard smothered in tall and hanging plants, and fish ponds adding to the serenity. It's ace. Yesterday we ate at a buddhist vegetarian place where the food is free (although there is a donation box). There were a lot of people who seemed to really rely on the place and it humbled us to be there, with everyone there being so nice and some individuals taking the time to chat with us and others who showed us exactly what to o (it was confusing without this persons guidance! You went in, helped yourself to a plate, cutlery, rice, many many exotic dishes and
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