Island

First Week: rice cooker cords and missing dvds

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September 10th 2005
Our first week in Penang was full of, well, firsts. Phil went to work on Monday and was introduced to the team he would be working with. On Tuesday Carole took us on a tour around the main areas of the island. We visited the local wet market, she showed us the nearest hospital and other medical offices, then we went up to Penang hill. There is a lot to do and see in that area. We then went do ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Penang

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more