We left Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning and had a short journey to Melaka. (By the way apparently two girls from our tour saw Rod Stewart having a drink at the hotel next door to our accommodation in Kuala Lumpur! They aren't big fans though and didn't see it as a big deal - sorry dad I would have got his autograph if they had told me he was there!) Anyway we arrived in Melaka and found that we were staying in the wierdest place ever! It was extremely basic with s...

Hello again! Had a busy day of sightseeing today. We got up quite early and had breakfast at the hotel next door before getting a taxi to the National Mosque. There wasn't much to see here but Steph looked an idiot as the girls have to wear head covers and robes - I looked like Mary lol! Then we went next door to the Islamic Arts Museum for a bit more culture but the proper stuff was a bit boring so we amused ourselves in the kids section where there were l...

Hey everyone! We left Penang on Sunday and caught the ferry to the bus station (we had to carry our backpacks for about 10 mins and were exhausted lol!). When we got to the bus station we found that the bus was delayed and we ended up sitting on the floor of the bus station for 2 hours which was fun. We eventually got the bus to take us to Kuala Kangsar and then a very clapped out van called Rustico took us to the lake where Aziz took us in his speed boat t...

After leaving the homestay we stopped by at an Islamic mosque in Kuala Kangsar! We were allowed in the prayer hall which is a privilage as only Muslims are allowed in, but Aziz knows people in high places lol! It was really beautiful inside. We wasn't allowed to stay long though so we went to catch the bus to Kuala Lumpur. We aren't going to do anything tonight because there has been a huge storm and the rain has covered the floor with at least 4 inches! We are o...

Hello people! Left Thailand yesterday morning for a long day of travelling. We left at 7 in the morning and arrived at 7 in the evening (Malaysia is an hour ahead). Half way through the journey, 5 of us had to go into a shared minibus with the worst driver in the world. He didnt know how to drive. He could never find 3rd gear! Everytime he tried he would scrape the gears so loudly, which kept waking Steph up lol! We also had a near death experience with him ...