Penang, Besar birthday and Taman Negara


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August 11th 2008
Published: August 18th 2008
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We touched down safe and sound in the island port of Penang and made our way to the capital city Georgetown. This was meant to be the 'most Malaysian place in Malaysia,' representing the country better than any other province, city or rural area. The place was a bit dissapointing as we were met with crumbling buildings, lots of dirt (the place felt filthier than a lot of cities its size that we'd ... Read Full Entry



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Here's one I squashed earlierHere's one I squashed earlier
Here's one I squashed earlier

There were lots of these little armour-plated buggers on the road around Taman Negara
Fire starterFire starter
Fire starter

Who needs a lighter...?
Twisted fire starterTwisted fire starter
Twisted fire starter

When you have the skills...
Burn, burn, burnBurn, burn, burn
Burn, burn, burn

The smoke's on you
Flame onFlame on
Flame on

It's not going to cook dinner but it's an impressive display nevertheless
Blow masterBlow master
Blow master

Firestarter shows us his skills
Blow outBlow out
Blow out

Amers gives it a blow...
Blow topBlow top
Blow top

...and manages ted's head
Thar she blows!Thar she blows!
Thar she blows!

Shame the dart went south
Pads and pencils 1Pads and pencils 1
Pads and pencils 1

Our gifts are handed out to the slightly bemused tribes children
Pads and pencils 2Pads and pencils 2
Pads and pencils 2

Bemusement soon turns to curiosity and then excitement
That's write!That's write!
That's write!

One of the tribe has a go at drawing something
Village lifeVillage life
Village life

Orang Asli, Taman Negara, Malaysia Circa 2008



18th August 2008

Head torch!
Hmmm, it sure looks familiar...

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