Trouble making in Penang

Because it was hard to sleep on the train, Becky and Simon went straight to bed when we arrived at the hostel. So it was not until mid-afternoon that we headed out to look around the town. It is a really old place, a World Heritage City! We saw several Churches, a Mosque, Town hall and City Hall. There was a lot to see in such a small area. The sun is out and it is really hot, so we after a stop in the Info centre for air con before we go to Fort Cornwallis. I sneak in for free. It explains about the history of the fort being created by the British and the East India Company.

We have a good look around. Simon makes noises in the chapel to find out if it echo’s, but it doesn’t. They have several cannons here. The largest points out to sea, and it is really old. Legend has it, it rose from the sea due a curse was put on it. I got a really good picture with it. The sign told people not to sit or stand on it, but being Mr Ted, it didn’t stop me! 

There was also another cannon and I thought I would try being a ‘human’ cannon ball. Simon helped me in, but he was told off and I was quickly removed before trying it out! It would have been fun. Next time!

My last day in Kuala Lumpur

Today was my last day in KL (Kuala Lumpur). I’m really excited to leave. We have a nice relaxing day. Late afternoon I was put into the small bag again, with my head out seeing where we were heading too. Becky and Simon stopped in Central Market for a pancake each, before heading towards the clock tower we saw the other night. When we arrived there were loads of people around. In the park, Nestle were celebrating 100 years in Malaysia. There was so much free food! The guys had KitKats, Milo, rice, noodles, ice creams and the best bit was… it was FREEEEE! I tried the noodles; they were hot, hot, hot! So much so, Becky got hic ups and Simon went rather red in the face! People had goody bags from doing a walk, but we decided to go back for second on the KitKats.

Just before 10, the guys picked up all their bags and off we went. We did a short trip on the light railway to Sentral Station. Once there, we found ourselves a corner to sit and wait near platform A. Simon went off with money and came back with ice-creams for us all! They were from McDonalds, and they then submerge it in chocolate. It was really nice!!!

The train is really long! However, our carriage is the second one along from the stairs. I’m worried that there won’t be enough space for me. I think Becky and Simon were surprised, (and me too) about how good it was. The beds are big and you get a pillow and a sheet. There are curtains too to stop the light coming in. I’m in with Becky as the bottom bunk bed is bigger. Simon gets the top bunk. Not 5 minutes after getting on the train, it was on the move. They do not wait around! There are lots of people on the train tonight. And one of them was talking really loudly on the phone. Two men then walked along the train asking for tickets and shortly after, everyone quietened down for a nights sleep. It was hard trying to fall asleep, the light going past and the noise of the tracks, click -a -de –click! Our next stop: Butterworth.

Petronas Twin Towers

I get woken up early this morning to go to the Petronas Twin Towers. They are the tallest twin towers in the WORLD! I wasn't left behind either, I was stuffed into Simon's bag along with a really cold bottle of water, a camera and a few other things and off we went. It was dark in the bag, but they took me out at the station so I could see where I was.

Back into the bag I went and the next thing I know, I'm going under a scan at security. I share Becky's pass in the tower and then she gives it to me for my pictures! We were all squished into a lift, and up we went at 5m per second - that's really fast! Our first stop was at the Skybridge, levels 41 and 42. It's 170m above the roads and you can see really far. I tried to get closer to the window to get a better view but, being the wrong side of the barrier,  I was soon spotted and picked up.

We all got photos taken and then it was back into the really fast lift up to level 86. Nearly 450m up from the road now. Here you can see the top of the second tower. There are loads of models and there is a small scale replica of the city. Naughty of me I know, I got really close to it over the barrier! I was placed into Becky's bag, with my head popping out the corner so I could see where we were. Back into the lift and we went all the way back down to the ground floor. It's a bit bumpy in her bag, but at least I can see!

Later in the evening Becky and Simon headed out for dinner. I tagged along too.  They had a really nice Chinese meal; prawn crackers, noodles, veg and sweet and sour pork, it all looked really yummy! A Ted like me was happy with my Coke.

We then headed out to explore some of Little India. There was the Masjid Jamek Mosque and a few other colourful buildings. I have had such an exciting day.

A Bad Day Turned Good

There I was, hanging on a hook in Kuala Lumpurs night market in Chinatown watching all these people come and go. No one looked at me. Those who did, pointed and laughed and carried on walking. For every time someone did stop my heart starting beating and I thought "This is it! This is the moment I find a new home - a better life!" But no.

And then along came Simon and Becky. They came up and prodded me, squeezed me and asked how much I was. "Special price, 20 Ringgits." And they walked off. Just like the rest of them. My heart sank. My Master shouted for less and less for me "15, 13, 10" as they walk away. Holding back a tear, I look the other way.

Next minute I'm being unhooked once again and to my delight Simon and Becky are back! They give my master 10 Ringgit and I'm forever released from the grips of The Master. I'm free!

My first night of freedom and I've found a nice comfy bed. I've been told we are off to explore Asia - this should be exciting!