We depart for Thailand tomorrow, and our departure couldn't come soon enough. Our hopes were high, based on internet reviews, blogs and pictures. The reality of the place soon put those hopes to bed. We went mostly for the food, and it was often very good. But just as often it was not.
Kirsty said she didn't know whether Malaysia was a third-world country on its way up, or a first-world country on its way down. New buildings are next to rotting buildings all over the place. The buildings that have been up for just a few years look like they have a skin disease. Garbage is strewn everywhere and there is sort of a grimy existence to the place. Georgetown, once a beautiful place, is a very sad shell of its former self.
One of the highlights was seeing the art work of Ernest Zacharevic, a Lithuanian artist. Take a look at his work
here, to understand what he did. We thought Georgetown and Malaysia would be more like this work, but instead...
This, at the world famous Chew Jetty, is more like what you will see. Not always, but far too many times for it to be enjoyable. Don't get me started on the smell of the open drains. Here is a tip for you: don't visit the jetties when the tide is low. It makes the open drains smell like roses.
But hey, experiencing other cultures is what traveling is all about.
This is where you feed your kids to the nice lizard.
Not too sure what a White Mexico is...
This sign is ubiquitous.
This is for granddaughter Ryan: the smallest box of Froot Loops we've ever seen!
Did I mention it was hot here? Its the "Feel Like" at 106 that kind of gets to a person of my heritage.
This about says it all.
Thailand awaits!
Peace my friends!
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