Today we took the train from Colombo to Unawatuna. For me, this was probably the most intense day of travel we have experienced yet. You conjure up certain pre-conceived notions of the costal line train ride and then you get to the train station and you realize just how totally and completely naive you are…… Continue reading Unawatuna 

We left South Easy Asia yesterday with mixed feelings in our hearts and minds. On one hand, We were excited to leave and experience some place totally new. On the other, it is hard to say goodbye to a place that is so rich and diverse in culture and offers so much to experience.  We…… Continue reading Singapore to Sri Lanka

All the travel writing on Penang is about the food. There is other interesting stuff in the city. Nice gardens. Spacious public parks. Good walking and shopping. (shopping malls are massive in Malaysia. And very popular. I think because of the heat.) The funicular. But really – this place seems to be all about the…… Continue reading New Lane Hawker Stalls

In this pic you can see a chair and a foot rest. This is what people used in the old days to go up the hill. It can take up to 5 hours! This is us leaving the station. This is us on the little car. This is us going up up and away. You…… Continue reading Fenicular – by Charlotte

Spent the day exploring the funicular at Penang Hill. Stay tuned for a detailed description of the workings of the funicular from Charlotte. Dinner at the world famous Gurney Drive hawker stalls. So much choice. So little time.  That’s a real Scorpion on Charlotte’s hand. 

After 2 summers of camp directing and 3 months of heavy wear and tear on the road, my Tevas gave out. On the bright side, this was the perfect opportunity to get out the repair kit!

Very fun and full day on a whirlwind tour of the Cameron Highlands. This area of Malaysia is very tourist oriented and more developed then we expected.  Started the day with by visiting Buddha. Helped set the tone.  Encountered some awesome critters at a butterfly farm.  Came face to face with a few exotics.  Samples…… Continue reading Highlands Steamboat

Kuala Lumpur is a massive thriving tangled city of over 7million people. In such a city, you would expect to find an enormous bus station and you’d be right. We stood in front of this board and watched it cycle through 4 different screens before we found out where we could catch our bus today. …… Continue reading Street strawberries 

I am up at 5:25am to start this morning’s beach patrol. There is crazy lightning out at sea. I have been a fan of storms since childhood and I suppose it would be hard to do any better than the Pacific Ocean in this department. I take my time walking the beach and marvel at…… Continue reading Juara Turtle Project, Day 6: The wait is over

This is Izzati, pictured here after returning from a morning boat run to check local beaches for nest sites.  She is the 29 year old Malaysian who is responsible for day to day operations of the project. She was born, raised, and educated in Perlis Province in North Western Malaysia, a 14 hour bus ride…… Continue reading Juara Turtle Project – Day 5: Izzati