Travelling up the Malay Peninsula
February 21st 1974 After a four hour wait at Jakarta airport, we finally got away around 6.30pm. It was only an hour’s flight with Thai International (prepaid price $54), with the cabin service excellent and a great meal of lobster and wine. We arrived in Singapore at 8pm (they were 30 minutes ahead), having crossed the equator 10 minutes earlier. The harbour was fantastic at night, with all the vessels awaiting b
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