The Musty Pearl of an Old Orient and A Great Cuppa Tea


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March 30th 2008
Published: April 12th 2008
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Penang takes the cake as my favorite place in Malaysia, especially the city of Georgetown. I could have wandered around that island for months and never of grown tired of it. The city is a photographer’s playground. The old colorful buildings and the friendly local characters make every picture a charm. The first day I was there I got so carried away with taking pictures that I made the worst ... Read Full Entry



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Ummmmmmmmmmm

the meal that made me realize it is about time to go home
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What Happened to all the Trees?

tea bushes stretching off into the horizon
Micro Machines Micro Machines
Micro Machines

These old school Range Rovers reminded me of my favorite toy as a kid, micro machines.
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Georgetown

the city where everyones path is lined with flowers
Nice BackyardNice Backyard
Nice Backyard

tea for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Bangladesh Power

He had lived in the Highlands for 15 years doing nothing but cutting tea leaves, intense.
The BeastThe Beast
The Beast

A millapede of massive proportions
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Hurting

Managing a smile over a hot cup of tea after struggling up heart-wrenching hills and getting caught in a monsoon-like rainstorm.



12th April 2008

memories...
Ahhh....reminds me of my visit to Malaysia. I want to go back!
12th April 2008

Superb photos
Those are some nifty photos. Glad you enjoyed malaysia. I had the pleasure of studying in Chicago for 5 years. I do understand the difference between american people and their goverment's international policy. We muslim don't blame the american people but just hoping that they would be more proactive in understanding other people and regions. Peace.
12th April 2008

Sorry about the trip to the sewer but the new camera sounds great. The "River of Light" picture is stunning!--I want a print of that. The lights in our house are always on for you and the food is as good as ever. Dad
20th May 2008

Thumbs Up!
Gotta love all the photos you took and th way you describe Georgetown. They make me miss Penang lots! I was born and bred in that unique island but currently attending university in the U.K. Thanks for sharing!

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