Penang, Malaysia

The beautiful Kek Lok Si Temple (Temple of Supreme Bliss), one of the most famous Buddhist temples of SE Asia. We visited this temple during the few days we spent on the island of Penang. It rises above the little town of Ayer Itam with the Temple of the Ten Thousand Buddhas at the top, and shrines, gardens and a turtle pond along the way.








The fusion architecture - colonial and Chinese influences - is everywhere in Georgetown.
We also visited Fort Cornwallis, built in 1786 by Sir Francis Light after he took possession of the island from the Sultan of Kedah, thus making it a British outpost. The fort was named after the then Governor-General of Bengal, India. Its function ultimately became more administrative than military and during its entire history it never became engaged in any battle. In the last few years, a great amount of recording and ongoing restoration work has been taking place by the Malaysian government involving building conservation, surveying, architectural and engineering knowledge and archaeology.








Playing at the fort. I showed the picture of me to my kids and asked them why I was in prison. I got "stole something", "made a fire" and "cooked bad food". So not only am I a thief and an arsonist, but a horrible cook as well! So much for the cooking course I took :).
Mmmmm amazing Indian food - roti canai and milk tea.