2017 Trip...January 5 - April 15

100 days of travel on this my 7th trip to Asia...I plan on visiting Mandalay in Myanmar (Burma) as well as returning to Vietnam (Hanoi), Philippines (Bohol), Japan (Osaka) and Thailand of course!

And ... a few shots of where I am now ...

 

 

[[ April 15 ... Postscript part 5 MALAYSIA

Georgetown in Penang Malaysia is geographically close to Thailand. My first trip coincided with an upswing in temperatures. I must confess it slowed me down somewhat. Another UNESCO designated World Heritage site. What a gem! I will return in a month that is just a bit cooler...

[[ April 15 ... Postscript Part 4 JAPAN

My first major trip to this wonderful destination was excellent. Spring is a wonderful time here. It's Cherry Blossom season. 

[[ April 15 ... Postscript Part 3 PHIILIPPINES

This was my 3rd visit here and I amazed myself with 3 new incredible places. Baguio, Vigan and Laoag are a triumvirate of destinations, all different and worthy of a visit. So much to see and do in the Philippines !

[[ April 15 ... Postscript Part 2 LAOS

Lao People's Democratic Republic. My first time here to Luang Prabang. Original, unique and full of untouched adventure opportunities. The people are warm and inviting.

[[ April 15 ... Postscript to a 92 days travel adventure THAILAND

Ninety two days filled with travel, photography and adventure meeting many wonderful and interesting people along the way. Five countries in Asia and travelling over 45,000 kilometres (27960 miles). I am going to give a brief overview of my impressions of each country and include pictures of the people I encountered.

... Thailand: AMAZING THAILAND continues to be my focus, my favourite and my source of adventure. This was my 6th trip to the Land of Smiles.

[[ April 4 Malaysia - Georgetown Penang

Today, returned to the Armenian Street area of Georgetown.

Some more examples of the wall art the street is famous for...

Then on to Cornwallis ... Fort Cornwallis is a star fort that the British East India Company built in the late 18th century. 

The pretend mast head that might scare away would-be invaders...

Statue of the namesake inside a great restaurant, Kota located inside the Fort.

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And the seaside ...

And around the downtown area ...various

An example of a meal on the street ...

Chicken steak, fries, coleslaw and bun ... 8 Ringitt (C$2.68)

Fresh fish, grilled with sauce served on banana leaf and spices 15 Ringitt (C$5.02)