Penang Shots

Take the road round the island - from the Bayan Lepas industrial areas, following the main road southwards past the airport, onto the slopes of Balik Pulau. Follow the signs to Teluk Bahang, passing the old town of Balik Pulau and Malay villages, heading back Northwards on the eastern side of the island.

View from the Balik Pulau road, from the hillside. It stretches onto fishing villages, factories towards your left, to the sea.

Keep on the road as it winds its way up and then down the hills, and eventually one narrow lane will diverge into a wider road. You'll see jungles in your right and the drop into a deeper ravine to your left.

You'll soon reach the Teluk Bahang Dam, tucked in between hills still mostly covered in virgin jungle - who knows for how long.

The same road then brings you to the famed tourist belt of Batu Feringghi.

Shot of the Miami beach.

Then take an excursion into Georgetown.

Penang Street Market shots. Antiques (Peranakan porcelain and enamelware, jewellery, old records, beaded clogs), handicraft (handmade pottery, quilts, jewellery, glass sculptures), art, handmade soaps and candles, baked goods, environmentally friendly rice-husk cutlery, potted plants....it's a riotous monthly affair. I wish I could visit it more often.

I could go on.

I will, later.