Penang

Is in a hotel in Penang.I came here about 13 years ago, wasn't too impressed then either.Georgetown is a bit of a faded traveller's hangout.Not sure why they come here really, same old reggae bars etc, but there are no great beaches here or fantastic temples. In fact it was busier and its redeeming factor 13 years ago was that it must have neen how Hong Kong looked years ago, but now even that life has gone.The Chinese have moved out to the huge malls and entertainment complexes in the suburbs.Nervertheless it has been great to get off the road and see something new even if I only arrived at 11pm. I have been stuck in either the Philippines or China for years now, nice to see the other Asia again.