Friday 6th April
The island of Penang, described as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, is located on the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. This delightful ‘Miniature Malaysia’ is steeped in history and tradition with many churches, temples and mosques.
No trip again today, docked very conveniently in Georgetown, close to enough of the tourist spots to make anything other than a long drive out of town unnecessary.
Lots of delays again today supposedly mostly caused by Cunard’s computer system in Southampton going down. Eventually all the tours left and things quietened down so a shore visit was possible without delay.
A short walk from the ship to the Victoria Clock Tower and Fort Cornwallis.
Walking a little further to Pitt Street, now called Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling. Here are St George’s Church the oldest Anglican Church in SE Asia, the Buddhist Kuan Yin Teng Temple, the Hindu Sri Maha Mariamman Temple and the Kapitan Keling Mosque.
A slightly different route back to the ship via the Town Hall, The City Hall, the Esplanade park and the Cenotaph. Another hot and humid day so enough’s enough.
The ship has now sprouted various bits of equipment, like water cannons, in preparation for protection from pirates.
Computer systems still in crisis, no internet, no automatic booking passengers on and off the ship, no financial transactions, etc. etc.
Clocks back on hour tonight.
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