Malaysia! BWW
12-21-2005, 06:09 PM
#1
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Malaysia! BWW
It was a short visit to Malaysia this time - just over 1 week. Of course since we go back yearly to visit family, it's not like we do very many touristy things. We plan to go further afield in some future trips.
My steed to Hong Kong.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/hong-kong.jpg">
The limestone hills around Ipoh are quite pretty.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/ipoh-hills.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/ipoh-sunset.jpg">
Home base for us in Ipoh - which is about mid-point between Kuala Lumpur in the south, and Penang in the north.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/house.jpg">
Artsy front window shot.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/window.jpg">
Part of the collection - or affliction you might call it ;-)
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/carport.jpg">
Our chariot when we're there. Looks bling, but rather slow by standards here with a 2.5 V6 pumping out around 160hp.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/155-1.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/155-2.jpg">
What to do when it rains? Get out the power wash and clean wheels. The gardener had come on his motorbike and was waiting out the storm - he thought we were nuts.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/wheel-wash.jpg">
What to do but visit our local Alfa shop where anything is possible - and labour is cheap! They buy up wrecked cars and use them for parts or templates.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/alfa-shop.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/GTV.jpg">
Of course they don't just work on Alfas - this EVO was awaiting attention.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/EVO.jpg">
Next we were off to Taiping to see the tailor. Plenty of VW ads along the major toll highway. Only 2 dealers in the country though. Did see one back 5 door GTI and a light green New Beetle.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/VW-ad.jpg">
The toll highway is nicely surfaced and lots of fun. People tend to meander all over the lanes, but do move smartly to the left (yes, they drive on the "wrong" side of the road) when they see you approaching quickly from behind. Need to watch out for 900cc cars leaping out from behind lorries to pass on undivided roads though.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/highway.jpg">
Taiping is an old industrial town. The tailor operates out a booth alongside the road. He's been there a long time, and has quite a list of clients. You bring him the garment you want copied along with the fabric, and he makes perfect copies.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/taiping-street.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/workshop.jpg">
On the edge of town is a lovely park built by the British.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/Taiping-park.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/taiping-park-2.jpg">
The road meanders through the park and eventually reaches Maxwell Hill. This was and still is a popular destination. You can book a ride up in an old diesel powered Rover Defender - no other cars allowed. Along the route to the top are scattered cottages that can be rented out, and some tulip gardens are on display as well.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/maxwell-hill.jpg">
The area around Maxwell Hill is much cooler thanks to some cool streams that run down the mountain. Even at the bottom you can feel the cooling effect. I didn't want to leave! :-)
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/stream.jpg">
Near the stream we saw a mother monkey with a baby hanging on for a ride.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/monkey.jpg">
Next we were off to Penang on some business. Traffic there is more than a little crazy. Normally we use an old Peugeot 405 kept there for this purpose, but this time we were stuck using the BMW 530, which is quite large by local standards.
BM hiding in the "jungle" of the front yard of the house in Penang.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/BM.jpg">
A very tight fit.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-ally.jpg">
This is the seaside area hit by the tsunami last year. No sign of damage, and overall damage was light.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-seawall.jpg">
Another view from the dining room of the Penang Club - which had the main floor flooded last year.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-club.jpg">
One of the neatest things about Penang, is the variety of images and sense of history.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-docks.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-streets.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-shops.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-mansion.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-mansion-2.jpg">
Unlike Singapore which tore down most of the old buildings, Penang, is restoring some of their old buildings, and building new ones that look like the old.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/rebuilding-penang.jpg">
Typical house construction.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/house-construction.jpg">
Even high rises are built much the same. Here this one is netted to keep bricks from falling and striking people on the ground.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/netted-building.jpg">
The 90 degree and 100% humidity weather means plants grow everywhere - quickly.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/house-tree.jpg">
Seen in Penang - Audi in the cleaning business!
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/audi-cleaning.jpg">
Sorry for the blurry pic, but that is a stack of eggs on the back of the motorbike. Amazing to see him thread his way through traffic at speed.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/eggs.jpg">
We had some time to kill in Penang, so we visited Fort Cornwallis. Very nicely preserved and restored, it gives a good overview of early settlers from Indonesia and Britain. The political intrigue was impressive to say the least, and anybody interested in southern Asia should check out the history if this crossroads.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/fort-gate.jpg">
You're greeted by this very impressive gentleman who plops a tricorn on your head, hands you a musket, and poses for a picture.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/inside-fort.jpg">
A docking and mooring facility. New meets old.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-docks.jpg">
Heading back, we saw this old Audi. We also saw a few B5 A4s (1.8 non-turbo), a lonely B6 A4, two C5 A6, a new BMW 116, a new Mini, a Mercedes Smart and A class, along with a few Ferraris out on the open road.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/audi.jpg">
Since traffic fines are viewed strictly a revenue sources, they do not reflect on your insurance. Here the police station has a sign that indicates you can get an SMS when you get a ticket, so that you may pay by phone. You can also visit the station in person and plead your case for a reduced fine. In any case, it's very cheap - 20 to 40 USD.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/police.jpg">
The Idol series appears to have hit the UK first, then Canada, then the US, and now Malaysia. The current favourite is named Mowi (sp?) - a very poor young fellow with a good voice.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/idol.jpg">
On past visits we have gone to Lumut, a local seaside navel town which offers incredible steamed fish. My sister-in-law finally cracked the recipe.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/steamed-fish.jpg">
________________________
2 cloves diced garlic
similar amount diced ginger
5 or 6 chopped thai chillies
1 red anaheim chili chopped
sautee garlic and ginger in a few tablespoons oil under medium heat until half cooked
add chilis
add to this:
half cup hot water
half small block fish bullion (not fish sauce or fish paste)
1/2 to 1 tspn salt to taste
2 tblspn sugar to taste
2 tspn soy sauce
2 tblspn white vinegar
juice of 2 fresh limes
Do not cook very long after all ingredients have been added as the flavour is diminished quickly.
The flavour should be primarily sour/tangy with an underlying sweetness. The chillies give heat, but are not usually eaten in any quantity.
___________________
Section and steam carp or sea bass and place a reasonably deep serving dish.
Pour sauce over the fish.
sprinkle fish with 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and green onion
Serve with white rice. Pour some of the fish sauce over the rice.
My steed to Hong Kong.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/hong-kong.jpg">
The limestone hills around Ipoh are quite pretty.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/ipoh-hills.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/ipoh-sunset.jpg">
Home base for us in Ipoh - which is about mid-point between Kuala Lumpur in the south, and Penang in the north.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/house.jpg">
Artsy front window shot.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/window.jpg">
Part of the collection - or affliction you might call it ;-)
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/carport.jpg">
Our chariot when we're there. Looks bling, but rather slow by standards here with a 2.5 V6 pumping out around 160hp.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/155-1.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/155-2.jpg">
What to do when it rains? Get out the power wash and clean wheels. The gardener had come on his motorbike and was waiting out the storm - he thought we were nuts.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/wheel-wash.jpg">
What to do but visit our local Alfa shop where anything is possible - and labour is cheap! They buy up wrecked cars and use them for parts or templates.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/alfa-shop.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/GTV.jpg">
Of course they don't just work on Alfas - this EVO was awaiting attention.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/EVO.jpg">
Next we were off to Taiping to see the tailor. Plenty of VW ads along the major toll highway. Only 2 dealers in the country though. Did see one back 5 door GTI and a light green New Beetle.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/VW-ad.jpg">
The toll highway is nicely surfaced and lots of fun. People tend to meander all over the lanes, but do move smartly to the left (yes, they drive on the "wrong" side of the road) when they see you approaching quickly from behind. Need to watch out for 900cc cars leaping out from behind lorries to pass on undivided roads though.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/highway.jpg">
Taiping is an old industrial town. The tailor operates out a booth alongside the road. He's been there a long time, and has quite a list of clients. You bring him the garment you want copied along with the fabric, and he makes perfect copies.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/taiping-street.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/workshop.jpg">
On the edge of town is a lovely park built by the British.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/Taiping-park.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/taiping-park-2.jpg">
The road meanders through the park and eventually reaches Maxwell Hill. This was and still is a popular destination. You can book a ride up in an old diesel powered Rover Defender - no other cars allowed. Along the route to the top are scattered cottages that can be rented out, and some tulip gardens are on display as well.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/maxwell-hill.jpg">
The area around Maxwell Hill is much cooler thanks to some cool streams that run down the mountain. Even at the bottom you can feel the cooling effect. I didn't want to leave! :-)
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/stream.jpg">
Near the stream we saw a mother monkey with a baby hanging on for a ride.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/monkey.jpg">
Next we were off to Penang on some business. Traffic there is more than a little crazy. Normally we use an old Peugeot 405 kept there for this purpose, but this time we were stuck using the BMW 530, which is quite large by local standards.
BM hiding in the "jungle" of the front yard of the house in Penang.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/BM.jpg">
A very tight fit.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-ally.jpg">
This is the seaside area hit by the tsunami last year. No sign of damage, and overall damage was light.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-seawall.jpg">
Another view from the dining room of the Penang Club - which had the main floor flooded last year.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-club.jpg">
One of the neatest things about Penang, is the variety of images and sense of history.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-docks.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-streets.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-shops.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-mansion.jpg">
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-mansion-2.jpg">
Unlike Singapore which tore down most of the old buildings, Penang, is restoring some of their old buildings, and building new ones that look like the old.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/rebuilding-penang.jpg">
Typical house construction.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/house-construction.jpg">
Even high rises are built much the same. Here this one is netted to keep bricks from falling and striking people on the ground.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/netted-building.jpg">
The 90 degree and 100% humidity weather means plants grow everywhere - quickly.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/house-tree.jpg">
Seen in Penang - Audi in the cleaning business!
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/audi-cleaning.jpg">
Sorry for the blurry pic, but that is a stack of eggs on the back of the motorbike. Amazing to see him thread his way through traffic at speed.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/eggs.jpg">
We had some time to kill in Penang, so we visited Fort Cornwallis. Very nicely preserved and restored, it gives a good overview of early settlers from Indonesia and Britain. The political intrigue was impressive to say the least, and anybody interested in southern Asia should check out the history if this crossroads.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/fort-gate.jpg">
You're greeted by this very impressive gentleman who plops a tricorn on your head, hands you a musket, and poses for a picture.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/inside-fort.jpg">
A docking and mooring facility. New meets old.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/penang-docks.jpg">
Heading back, we saw this old Audi. We also saw a few B5 A4s (1.8 non-turbo), a lonely B6 A4, two C5 A6, a new BMW 116, a new Mini, a Mercedes Smart and A class, along with a few Ferraris out on the open road.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/audi.jpg">
Since traffic fines are viewed strictly a revenue sources, they do not reflect on your insurance. Here the police station has a sign that indicates you can get an SMS when you get a ticket, so that you may pay by phone. You can also visit the station in person and plead your case for a reduced fine. In any case, it's very cheap - 20 to 40 USD.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/police.jpg">
The Idol series appears to have hit the UK first, then Canada, then the US, and now Malaysia. The current favourite is named Mowi (sp?) - a very poor young fellow with a good voice.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/idol.jpg">
On past visits we have gone to Lumut, a local seaside navel town which offers incredible steamed fish. My sister-in-law finally cracked the recipe.
<img src="http://homepage.mac.com/verdegrrl/.Pictures/Malaysia-2005/steamed-fish.jpg">
________________________
2 cloves diced garlic
similar amount diced ginger
5 or 6 chopped thai chillies
1 red anaheim chili chopped
sautee garlic and ginger in a few tablespoons oil under medium heat until half cooked
add chilis
add to this:
half cup hot water
half small block fish bullion (not fish sauce or fish paste)
1/2 to 1 tspn salt to taste
2 tblspn sugar to taste
2 tspn soy sauce
2 tblspn white vinegar
juice of 2 fresh limes
Do not cook very long after all ingredients have been added as the flavour is diminished quickly.
The flavour should be primarily sour/tangy with an underlying sweetness. The chillies give heat, but are not usually eaten in any quantity.
___________________
Section and steam carp or sea bass and place a reasonably deep serving dish.
Pour sauce over the fish.
sprinkle fish with 1/2 cup chopped cilantro and green onion
Serve with white rice. Pour some of the fish sauce over the rice.
12-21-2005, 07:46 PM
#7
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Not sure. It is hideous. It's getting fresh paint soon, so maybe it will get changed.
Some time ago it had a 3.0 engine upgrade and short ratio lsd gearbox installed along with power steering. It may be due for a 24v conversion soon. Another friend there is going that to his GTV now.
