Finally left Penang at 1000 this morning and started, a rather tortuous 6.5 hour journey in an old 'coach' to Cameron Highlands, leaving Penang island by the 3rd longest bridge in the world to get to the mainland. Cameron Highlands is around 6,000 ft up and is a sort after 'resort' for those wanting to get away from the heat to the cool of the mountains; it is certainly fresher up here and cold enough to warrant jeans and a thin sweater in the evening. Cameron Highlands was discovered by the British and the climate suits tea plantations and strawberries - so tea, scones and strawberries are served everywhere (except in our hotel dammit!). Apart from the pleasant climate, the place seems to be a bit of a dump - sort of run-down touristy place. However we will make the most of it. To-night we had 'steamboat' which is a local Chinese favourite. Its a bit like a Chinese fondue in that you cook it yourself in a heated soup provided over a gas heated stove. We were given prawns, chicken, Chinese mushrooms, fish, eggs, vegetables, crabsticks, fish balls and stuff as well as 2 different types of noodles....yumm it was pretty good and filling.
Back in hotel now. Tomorrow morning we are off on a guided jungle trek for 4.5 hours. Amanda will tell you all about it when we have recovered. BFN.
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