Melaka, August 3-4, 2011


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August 5th 2011
Published: September 1st 2011
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Melaka is a UNESCO Heritage City and was historically a very important trading post, initially colonized by the Portuguese, then controlled by the Dutch, and finally the British before gaining independence. The Portuguese and Dutch influence is reflected in Melaka's architecture, and it's a pretty interesting place. The shopping and food is pretty fantastic too, as are the beaches which ar... Read Full Entry



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The Baboon HouseThe Baboon House
The Baboon House

A neat cafe. This pic was taken from the inside, and the tables had little fishes in them
ferris wheelferris wheel
ferris wheel

Taken from the Melaka River Cruise we took at night. Unfortunately most of my other pics from the cruise turned out blurry.
Pantai PutriPantai Putri
Pantai Putri

We had this beach all to ourselves, until a local came and started chatting with us, trying to get us to give him all our stuff.
Portuguesse SettlementPortuguesse Settlement
Portuguesse Settlement

I liked the houses, but the neighbourhood seemed pretty dead and disappointing otherwise while we were there
Bukit CinaBukit Cina
Bukit Cina

This is the oldest Chinese cemetery outside of China



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