February 09, 2004
Nyonya Food
After being in Malaysia for three weeks, I realized I hadn't really tried any Malaysian food because most of the restaurants are Chinese or Indian. I read about a reasonably priced Nyonya place in Melaka named Nyonya Makko. Kathy and...Read this update
February 08, 2004
The TV Programs We Export
Ever wonder why we Americans have such bad reps around the world? Well, it could be many of are ignorant as hell and feel the need to police the planet, but what I saw the other day sure didn't help....Read this update
February 06, 2004
Blitzing Through Melaka
Melaka is a city about two hours from KL by bus. The city has been under the control of three different European powers, the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the English. Each have left their own marks on the city, as...Read this update
Petronas Towers Photos
In case anyone missed them, I re-edited the "Being a Tourist in KL" post to include some photos....Read this update
February 05, 2004
A Visit to the Cameron Highland Bug Farm
As the title mentions, I visited the Bug Farm. AHHH!!! It's a dangerous species!!!!!! This bug was completely hidden and when I looked into the tank, all I saw was a pile of green leaves. This is the national butterfly...Read this update
Funny Things I've Seen
There are always ironic situations on the road which can be really funny when taken out of context or the translation is slightly off. Some are just plain funny. Here are a few of my favs. Look Mom! It comes...Read this update
February 04, 2004
Being a Tourist in KL
I've been doing so much in the last few days, especially today. Back a few days ago Kathy and I met up with David and Chris, who are doing a round the world trip as well. David has a blog...Read this update
January 31, 2004
Arrived in Kuala Lumpur
As the title says, I'm in Kuala Lumpur, known here as KL. The first sight I saw as we drove into town was the amazing Petronas Towers. They look almost too delicate looking to be a pair of huge skyscapers....Read this update
January 30, 2004
Activity in the Highlands
Since being in the Highlands, I've been a bit of a lazy bum, watching movies, screwing around on the internet, and reading a Wilbur Smith book. However, I've taken some precious time out of my tough schedule to do some...Read this update
January 27, 2004
Rethinking My Route
When I returned to normal temperature levels here in the Cameron Highlands, I realized how much I didn't want to go back to scorching weather. This area is just like the Scottish Highlands (and that's where it gets it's name)...Read this update
January 25, 2004
Heat Relief in the Cameron Highlands
This morning, Kathy and I took a bus from the Komtar Centre (the center of all things in Georgetown) to Tanah Rata in the Cameron Highlands. We couldn't face another day of boredom and it figured that all the partying...Read this update
January 23, 2004
Kill Days in Many Ways
It's freaking HOT. I never thought Malaysia would be unbearable in January, but let me tell you, it is blazing. Today, at 5pm it was still so warm I could barely stand it. I've spent the last few days wandering...Read this update
January 22, 2004
Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year!!!!! I've been hanging in Penang the last few days trying to make the most of my time here even though EVERYTHING is closed for the Chinese New Year. As soon as I can find an open...Read this update