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Ancient Nomad
PART 3: Back on the road - South East Asia.
 

 flag   Route Map     Butterworth & Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia   »  September 04, 2010

The trip from Ipoh to Georgetown was smooth. A direct bus to Butterworth and then a ferry. About 25 minutes and you arrive in the city. The views from the ferry are great. It reminds me of Vancouver and crossing from to the North Van. It was nice, I always liked it.
 
Georgetown became my favorite place right away. I've read some stories on the internet from people who didn't like it, and just getting there I aksed myself 'why?'. The city has a free WiFi. There is a free bus running all around downtown. There is a mix cultures here, all kinds of food and areas which will make you think you are in India, China or elsewhere. Georgetown has modern and old. Fantastic nature and urban comfort. There is a beach where you can swim, and it is also a duty free zone. Why wouldn't you like it, especially that it is so close to the mainland!
 
I haven't really walked around Butterworth, but it is basically a jumping point off to Penang. In fact, even Butterworth area is called Penang. I found out about it searching for the Canadian Consulate where I was supposed to pick up my new passport. Lots of industrial areas there. Very confusing.
 
I guess picture are worth a thousand words, so I better start with them. The first few are taken through a bus window.

 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. A picture from the bus. It goes through a bunch of toll gates and then a bridge.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. There are endless rows of small shops like this along the way.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. The bridge and after that the ferry terminal.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. Getting to the ferry terminal.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. The first glimpse of Palau Penang and a ferry.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. Cars entering the ferry.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. Inside the ferry on the passenger deck.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. Passing a ferry on the way to Penang.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. Another one and Georgetown in the background.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. Passing the Penang Port.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Butterworth, Malaysia. More Penang Port, the containers.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Georgetown, Malaysia. Finally closer to Georgetown.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Georgetown, Malaysia. The docking area.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Georgetown, Malaysia. Closer, another view.
 
     Georgetown - Penang - Malaysia
          Photo: Georgetown, Malaysia. Arrived.
 

 

 
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