Been here about 24 hours... so haven't seen or done all that much. But enough that I'm going to be on my way tomorrow. I imagine, one could hang here ust like anywhere, for a while, if they were so inclined. But nothing about this place grabs me enough to do that. In fact, Malaysia hasn't "grabbed" me yet. But that doesn't mean it won't..
Had a great meal last night. Then today just wandered - Chinatown, the town centre (most tourist museums, etc.), Little India and then to the more "modern" section of town - where people actually work and live. Not a huge town. But as I've become so enamored and confident with my sense of direction, I now just walk without paying too much attention... and today, got myself completely twisted around. So glad a cab drove by. My legs were beat. And have I mentioned that it's really hot and sweaty here? More sweaty than hot actually. In truth, not unbearable... just not all that "enjoyable."
Random thoughts: They're not big fans of napkins in this country. Actually, they weren't in Singapore either, but even less so here. Which is even more interesting considering this kind of food actually demands it; The food was far superior in Singapore, from the little I've tasted here. (In all fairness though, from what I've read, the food wasn't supposed to be exceptional here in Melaka. There are other stops in Malaysia for better.): And lastly, it is amazing that Singapore is so close, but yet so far away in many ways. English being one of them. Everyone in Singapore speaks English. But I'd say only about 30-35% speak it as well here. The rest, enough to get by or not at all...
Tomorrow, back to the big city. Kuala Lumpur,
