Malaysia Travels 2000  In September I made a business trip to Penang Malaysia. It wasn't a vacation, but I was able to get out and see some of the sights. Penang Island is 10x20 miles and five miles off the northwest coast of Malaysia. Though I didn't get to the mainland, there was plenty to see and do on Penang. Malaysia in general is a great place for a vacation. It's a modern country with a decient standard of living and friendly people. It's one of the few countries in the region with good infrastructure - good roads, good services, good food, low cost, and low crime. Included here are the photos and story from the week I was there. Penang Botanical Garden |
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Views of Penang Island My hotel was a swanky place with a twelve story atrium and a garden and pond flowing from outside. Also a few island views from the hotel and Komtar, the tallest building on the island. |
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Kek Loc Si Temple In central Penang is the Chinese Temple, Kek Loc Si, with spectacular archetecture and carvings. |
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The Botanical Gardens Also in central Penang is the botanical garden. With hundreds of types of trees, ponds and a river, this place was loads of fun for a whole afternoon. |
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The Letter Home For a written description of the island, here is the letter that I sent back to my work group in Colorado. |