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| From Satun I crossed by boat to Kuala Perlis in Malaysia and went straight on to Georgetown, the biggest town on Penang island. It is a major tourist attraction, mostly known for its beautiful beaches (which I didn't go near, but the palm tree on the right might give you an idea). |
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| I have a strange fascination for unusual traffic signs and people sleeping at work... |
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| Georgetown has a rather busy harbour, and in general it's a fairly modern-looking town. |
| There's something in the cat's suspicious expression that I really like. |
| The sign tells it all. |
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| A funicular railway goes to the top of Penang Hill with a beautiful view over Georgetown. |
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| Up there is a beautiful garden. You might also see the gardener, or a dog who doesn't like Japanese tourists... |
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| There's a mosque up there too. And did I already mention the view is nice? |
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| On the left you'll see how the "red-eye effect" of flash photography works with dogs. On the right a Malaysian family returning from the hill. |
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