Malaysia Tour 2011

Malaysia Tour - 15 Days - August 9th - 23rd, 2011.

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For further information or to secure your place on the tour, just add your details in the comments box below or email us at: taijiplus@hotmail.com

Penang 2010 from $1,357 all inclusive.

How does 2 weeks in exotic Penang sound for less than $1,500 including airfares, accommodation, transfers, sight-seeing, entrance fees and some meals?

August 6th - 20th, 2010

Staying at Batu Ferringhi in spacious 3 bedroom apartments ( you can have a whole apartment to yourself or share with family and friends ). Five minutes from the beach, restaurants, night market and bus into George Town. The apartments have their own private garden and swimming pool. Each apartment has two balconies with views. Click on the link below to see inside an apartment.

Marco Polo Guesthouse Click on 'suites' and view Type A ( Fairway Suite )

Cost: ( Total Land Content )

Price per person with two couples sharing a 3-bedroom apartment - $920

Price per person with one couple having a 3-bedroom apartment to themselves - $1,170

Price for single supplement with one person having an entire apartment - $1,670

Airfares to Penang are very cheap through Air Asia if you book ASAP.

We do not book group airfares now, they are much cheaper to book on-line.

As of December 12th the cost of travelling to Penang return is $437.

Total cost for 2 couples sharing would be $1,357 per person.

A seriously cheap holiday with an itinerary that goes well beyond the major tour operator travel formulas.

Link to Booking flights to Penang 2010

Itinerary

August 6 - 20, 2010

Friday Aug 6

Arrive into Penang airport at 12.45 pm and transfer to our apartments in Batu Ferringhi.

After settling in we'll go out to Dinner together at a vibrant local food court.

Saturday Aug 7

Transfer into George Town for lunch at our favourite vegetarian restaurant.

George Town is a World Heritage listed city full of temples, clan houses, Chinese coffee shops, local trades operating in crumbling pre-war buildings, narrow alleyways, a vibrant Little India , Malay enclaves with mosques, Chinatown, Trishaw riders ( Rickshaws ), colourful markets, superb restaurants and hawkers, Baba mansions and an ever present sense of excitement.

We will wander down some of the historic streets, through Chinatown to meet a group of trishaw riders who will take us on a trail through the backstreets of Little India, the Colonial district, clan houses built on stilts over the water and several historic landmarks.

Our tour will conclude at a Cendol stall before ascending Komtar ( Penang's tallest building ) for views over the city.

Sunday Aug 8

Today we will enjoy a bus tour around Penang Island. From the Northern beaches we will head to the Batik factory to watch a demonstration of this fine local art before visiting their showroom. I always have trouble getting people out of this shop.

We head up into the beautiful jungle highlands of west coast Penang, past Durian plantations with views over the straits of Melaka. Next stop is a tropical fruit stall with a rubber tapping demonstration. If there has been recent rains we will get to see the Titi Kerawang Waterfall.

We then drive through several Malay kampongs ( villages ) before arriving at the small town of Balik Pulau. Lunch will be at a Thai restaurant perched high above the surrounding villages and offering spectacular views.

We'll call into the infamous Penang Snake Temple on the way back before spending an hour or so at Queensbay mall ( Penang Island's largest and most modern shopping complex ).

Monday Aug 9

Today is free to enjoy the beach, laze by the pool, explore the kampongs of Batu Ferringhi, do some shopping, take a jungle walk or catch a bus into town.

In the evening the entire main strip of Batu Ferringhi comes alive as a huge night market.

Tuesday Aug 10

This morning we'll meet up with a couple of local friends and take you to a great Restaurant on Gurney Drive for a real mouth-watering Malaysian breakfast. The special fried tofu is extraordinary.

After breakfast we will drive to Kek Lok See . Towering over the village of Air Hitam, this is the largest Buddhist complex in South East Asia.

From Kek Lok See it's only a five minute drive to the base of Penang Hill. We will ascend the hill by Funicular Rail for commanding views over Penang and parts of mainland Malaysia.

We intend to have lunch or high tea at the majestic David Brown's Restaurant and Tea Terraces before any brave souls in our tour party try the Air Walk ( a matted rope walk-way slung high in the jungle tree-tops ).

Wednesday Aug 11

The start of a very relaxing and fun day.

We will drive to the Penang Tropical Spice Gardens for a guided tour and then make our way to the outdoor platform restaurant perched on the edge of the jungle clad hills with wonderful views across the bay.

You will meet our friend Nazlina who will conduct a hands-on Cooking Class for those who want to attempt an authentic Nyonya dish.

You may just prefer to kick back and relax on the deck, enjoy the view and dodge falling sea almonds dropped from above by cheeky Dusky Leaf Monkeys.

Afterwards we will join together for a traditional banquet cooked by Australian Nyonyas.

Thursday Aug 12

This is an optional add-on to the tour. A two day one night trip to the Cameron Highlands in the centre of Mainland Malaysia.

We will cross the bridge from Penang to Butterworth and head south for the highlands.

Enroute we will stop at Bukit Merah, a huge resort with a water-world fun park but more importantly, a lake with an interesting island accessible only by boat. This island contains many Orangutans and provides the chance to get up close and personal with some juvenile apes.

We then drive up into the Highlands, past Orang Asli ( native ) villages to our preferred accommodation Bala's Holiday Chalet.

Friday Aug 13

A day of sight-seeing around the Cameron Highlands includes a tea plantation, the cute little town of Tanah Rata, Sam Poh Chinese Temple and a short jungle walk if we have time.

Our drive back to Penang will include a stop off at Ipoh , Malaysia's 4th largest city, for a famous Ipoh Koay Teow dinner.

Saturday Aug 14

After packing a lot into the past two days - today is a free day.

Sunday Aug 15

An early start as we bus it into George Town to join a group of Penang friends for Dim Sum.

Before that we can stroll through the best morning market in Penang - Chow Rasta. Bring a camera.

We will explore some more of George Town on foot including more of Chinatown, magnificent Armenian St, Khoo Kongsi, Yap Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque, the Street of Harmony and much more.

Lunch at Edelweiss Cafe owned by our good friend Teresa.

Anyone who wants to spend more time exploring George Town with us may choose to stay in town. If you need to relax then you may prefer to head back to Batu Ferringhi.

Monday Aug 16

The day is free to relax. In the evening we will transfer to the fishing village of Teluk Bahang ( only 10 minutes away ) and be overwhelmed by all the amazing colours, sights, sounds, smells and friendly atmosphere of a local Malay Pasar Malam ( night market ). This market is only held on a monday night and hardly any tourists know about it.

A short walk away is the Fishing Village Restaurant where we'll relax over dinner. Great food the locals will travel from all parts of the island to enjoy.

Tuesday Aug 17

For those who are reasonably fit we will transfer to Teluk Bahang to start a great 90 minute jungle walk to Monkey Beach. The trail is not too difficult through dense jungle with the chance of spotting Long Tailed Macaque and Dusky Leaf monkeys, huge Monitor lizards, Flying Lemurs, scorpions, green tree pit vipers, squirrels and maybe even a python. It's hot and sweaty but worth every step.

Those who don't wish to do the trek will come to Monkey Beach on a fishing boat. The sea here is gentle and the boat ride only takes about 25 minutes.

We will enjoy a picnic under coconut palms, take a dip in the warm waters off Monkey Beach and then all return by boat.

Wednesday Aug 18

Today will be a fairly relaxed and informal trip into George Town.

We will visit the beautiful Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion , chocolate factory, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel , Nagore Place and Penang's New World Park.

Thursday Aug 19

We have kept today free for any last minute shopping, re-visiting any favourite places or just to laze by the pool before returning to winter.

We will have options for anyone wanting to explore more of Penang. We have been coming to Penang every year for the past 13 years and still not seen and done everything this amazing place has to offer.

Tonight we will plan to have dinner together at a local restaurant ( Alternatively, Veronica might cook up a great curry for us all ).

Friday Aug 20

Early morning transfer to the Penang Airport for our flight back to Australia.

This Itinerary is only a brief outline of activities and the actual tour will involve far more content. Any festivals or cultural events occuring while we are in Penang will be added to the itinerary. Specific shopping requirements ( such as music, movies, jewellery, tailored articles or optical needs ) which are significantly cheaper in Penang, will be highlighted for tour members.

This is not a tai chi tour but tai chi is available for anyone interested. A group of local friends practice tai chi every morning from 7.15 - 8.15 in the park next to our apartments. They do the Beijing 24, 42, 40, 42 sword, 48, Chen 56 and a fan form under the tutorage of Master Peter Lim. We will also be there most mornings to help anyone wanting to give tai chi a go.

In the past 2 days Air Asia has increased the airfares by approximately $60.

If you want to join us in Penang at this amazing price, you need to act quickly. Airfares will continue to rise. It is worth bearing in mind though that even well into 2010, despite price increases, Air Asia will still be offering cheaper flights into Penang than otherwise available.

Please click Booking flights to Penang 2010 to book your flights.

Important: Please ensure that your passport is valid at least until February 2011.

Passports must be valid at least 6 months after intended travel dates. You cannot book your airfares without a valid passport.

Penang slideshow

Booking flights to Penang 2010

Penang Tour - August 6th - 20th, 2010

Booking Flights

Before booking your flights please contact me ( John ) at taijiplus@hotmail.com or ring 1300 88 28 13 to check apartment availability. This tour is filling up quickly.

Please follow the instructions below for booking your airfares to Penang.

( Printing this page may make following the booking thread easier ).

Make sure you have your Passport ( must be valid until February 2011 ) and your credit card with you. Do not book without a valid passport.

Click on AirAsia.com to go to the on-line booking site.

On the left hand side enter Melbourne as the origin and Kuala Lumpur ( LCCT ) as the destination.

Put in departure date as August 6th, 2010 and return date as August 20th, 2010.

Number of people travelling ( paying on this booking ) then click search.

In the new screen that comes up click in the little circles next to 'Adult' to select the economy fares for both flights.

August 6 - depart 0045 - arrive 0700 - D7 2723

August 20 - depart 1340 - arrive 2330 - D7 2722

Tick the box to confirm terms and conditions and then click continue.

The Guest Information box will come up.

Enter details for everyone booking and then go down to select baggage weight allowance and meals.

You may also elect to purchase a comfort kit.

Be sure to enter all passport and contact information correctly.

Important - Enter your name exactly as it appears in the passport.

You will now need to enter contact information for one person.

Don't stress too much with the phone numbers - just enter your number after the '61' and move on. This part is not overly user friendly. Make sure you choose 'international' when asked for which state you live in.

You can enter your name and a password so that if you have to fill this form in again it will remember most of your details. This is a good idea. You will need to go through this procedure again to book from KL to Penang and chances are this booking may time out on you the first time too.

Click continue.

You will be asked if you want to pick a seat. Good luck - it usually can't - so move on.

Domestic flights will allow you to pick seats in advance but the International flights don't for some reason. Confirm and continue.

You will now need to fill out your credit card details and book.

A security section may come up asking you to validate your credit card. This is a bank generated box. Enter your details if you know them or create a new security code. Please make note of any password created for future on-line booking. Any problems, contact your bank's 24 hour support.

If the card security is successful you should get a Confirmed Booking Sheet with a booking number. Please print and/or save this page. Remember, ultimately your passport is your ticket.

Now it's time to do it all again.

Go to AirAsia.com

Enter search. Select KL as the departure and Penang as the destination. You'll find them both if you scroll down to the Malaysia sub-heading.

Enter dates - August 6 and 20, 2010 followed by number of guests then 'search'.

Select flights below:

Aug 6th

Depart KL - 1155 - Arrive Penang - 1245 - AK 5354

August 20th

Depart Penang - 0815 - Arrive KL - 0905 - AK 5351

Follow instructions as per the previous booking.

If you have any queries or run into trouble , please call me ( John ) on 1300 88 28 13 or mobile 0418 589 594.

You can email me on taijiplus@hotmail.com or add a comment to this blog.

Alternatively you can reach Air Asia support on 1300 760 330

China Tour 2008 Reunion

Date: Sunday the 18th of October 2009.

Time: 12.30 - 4.00 pm.

Venue: The Wheelers Hill Hotel ( for lunch ).

Present: All 20 of the amazing group of people who toured China together last year.

Just after this photo was taken we realised that Anna and Pat were missing.

We found them and they were duly shot ( with Beth's camera ). See next pic.

Exactly one year and two weeks after our return from China, every member of the 2008 tour came to the reunion. They travelled from Phillip Island, the Shepparton area, Ballarat, the Colac area and from around Melbourne.

We have been really blessed with great tour parties over the years. Every group has been a pleasure and I wouldn't want to compare tours - they are all different. Having said that, we have never experienced anything quite like this groups genuine affection for each other and their absolute desire to have a go at everything.

The 'catch up' moment was extraordinary. 20 people standing in a dining room, hugging, kissing and all talking at once. I stood back for a few seconds and just soaked in the atmosphere.

The other diners had a look that conveyed a degree of annoyance at being disturbed but massively tempered by a kind of empathetic jealousy. This was very much a rite of passage.

We had booked two tables but no one sat down.

As you can see - we eventually did sit down.

The food was OK, the view of the Dandenongs was good and the company was great.

We had prepared a China tour questionaire. How much do you remember about your holiday? Shirley took out the Brownlow with Beth and Janice a close equal second.

It was firmly established that you would not attempt a tour of China under any circumstances with either George or Werner as your local guide.

Many of us browsed through Beth's photo albums of the tour. Wonderful photos and magnificent memories.

Anna and Pat raised questions about a future Penang tour. The concept gathered momentum and we will definitely explore the possibility of another China 2008 tour reunion ( in Penang next year ).

I guess that means that in 2011 we'll have to organize a Penang 2010 tour reunion.

Penang is a very unique place. It's our passion and we get butterflies just thinking about showing people around our 'second' home. I would love nothing better than to spend 2 weeks there with this group of people. It would be a hoot.

4 O'Clock came around so quickly. Sue had organized for 14 of the group to go to the movies and watch Mao's last dancer.

It was a wonderful afternoon. Time spent with people you just want to spend time with.

China 2008 Tour Group:

Frank Spooner

Morrie Spooner

Margaret Dorrington

Werner Golz

Jenny Sim

Judy Dixon

Sue Huckins

Janice Cowburn

Shirley Sullivan

Beth Graham

Eric Stinchcombe

Dawn Stinchcombe

Anna Van Caem

Pat Watts

George Bath

Carol Bath

Jenny Lang

Donald Lang

Veronica Greer

John Hanna

From little things, big things grow.

In 2007, Janice happened to mention that if we were prepared to organise a tour similar to our 2006 China Tour itinerary then she may have some people interested in coming.

Thanks Janice.

Penang photo slideshow

Penang slideshow

A slice of life in beautiful Penang.

Photos by Veronica Greer and Shirley Milkins.

Last days in Penang 2009

Dajia Hao,

Hullo to all our family and friends.

Let's jump in the deep end.

I have always believed in the theory of evolution but it has to be a free kick for goal, into the wind, for the Creationists when you consider that people living here don't have heads shaped like umbrellas.

Hang on .. our Indonesian maid has just thrown her full support behind Charles Darwin and reminded me that it never usually rains like this.

Rare sighting of a wild albino Proboscus Monkey at Titi Kerawang

We drove to Titi Kerawang waterfall for a swim.

The Big Tit, as I call it, is usually dried to a trickle but now it's a raging torrent.

The serene rock-pool we've bathed in over the years now resembles a giant washing machine. I jumped in and clung to a jungle vine as the river literally exploded all around me.

Yes, it's the Wet Season.

When it rains for more than 3 days in a row the locals call it the wet season.

When it rains for 3 weeks in a row... it's just crap.

Lotus Bud is losing her tan and her sense of humour.

Having the use of a car this year has enabled us to get out more in the rain.

We do miss the freedom of the bike but motor cyclists in Penang are known as TMCs ( Temporary Malaysian Citizens ) for good reason.

Stats:

Road deaths per annum ( 2007 ) in Malaysia - 6,282 ( can you believe that ? ), 3,963 were motor cyclists or pillion riders.

It's Ramadan now and the Moslems have to fast.

I think some of the young Malays have completely misinterpreted the word's of Allah and thought he meant for them to drive fast. We have witnessed incredible acts of stupidity on the roads that utterly defy logic and will almost certainly grant them an early entre to paradise. Penang has a lot of ambulances.

On friday night we attended a benefit dinner for the Little Penang Street Market. This is a concept created by several of our friends to promote Penang Heritage and local trades.

The dinner was a formal affair held in the Grand Ballroom of the G-Hotel on Gurney Drive. It's affectionately known as the G-Spot and I must confess to having some trouble finding it.

The evening's highlight was a world fusion band from KL called AkashA.

Great band, worth the Google search.

Our days here are full, despite the ubiquitous rain.

So many friends, festivals, parties, markets, the incredible city of George Town, amazing food, vibrant culture, etc etc .... oh and Durian.

It breaks our hearts every year to leave.

We have less than a week left. If it wasn't for our wonderful family and friends ( and my beautiful little dog Ska, who turned 15 last month ) we would probably stay here.

The fact is, Melbourne is a great place to call home and we are learning to appreciate it more each year.

Appu, Manjula & Pooja at our apartment

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Tobin's Tai Chi Academy next Wednesday.

On the 18th of October we get to catch up with the great group of people we had the pleasure of travelling through China with last year.

I so want to finish this email by writing "Go Lions!" ...... but I won't. Too many injuries I believe.

Love to all - John and Veronica.

Letter from Penang

Dajia Hao,

Hullo to all, hope everyone is well.

Good luck to all those involved with the WTPA Festival. Our thoughts are with you.

Only 2 weeks left of our annual pilgrimage and we're starting to panic.

I can't imagine leaving here despite the persistent rain.

The weekend after we returned from Borneo was a lot of fun.

A group of us spent time cooking up some local curries at the Spice Garden followed by a website building seminar.

The next day we took a boat to Monkey Beach and then trekked up to the lighthouse at Muka Head. After exploring the lighthouse with its spectacular views over the north-west corner of Penang island, we continued on by boat to Pantai Kerachut to view the turtle breeding sanctuary and meromictic lake ( first person to email back with even the foggiest idea of what that is will win free accommodation in Penang for two weeks next year - serious ).

Nazlina, Johanna & Johan

at the turtle hatchery

Trekking in the Malaysian jungle is a wonderful experience. But, if confronted by a tiger it is important to stand perfectly still and sing.

The Malaysian National Anthem works best. If the tiger still wants to attack then try the Singaporean or Thai National Anthems. It may be an over-the-border tiger.

Generally they don't like eating people. Of course, if they're really hungry and there's nothing else to eat, the familiar 'Macca's effect' comes in to play. We start looking like a cheeseburger with fries.

Over the weekend we met a really nice Texan who writes articles and takes wildlife pics for ecology magazines and websites.

He married a Malay girl and they've lived in KL for the past 20 years. He converted to Islam as a matter of course and was asked to select a Moslem name. He chose Razlee Dazlee much to the chagrin of his adopted family.

Enjoyed a funny night out with Jamal ( a Malay friend ) and his wife.

His latest saying is "never late than better". His tales about Arab tourists are priceless. Ramadan has just started so the Arabs have gone back to the desert.

Everybody here is breathing a sigh of relief.

It's holiday time. Appu and a couple of drivers who work with him, their wives, a tribe of kids, Lotus Bud and I, all crammed in a bus and headed for the Genting Highlands.

If you enjoy smoke filled casinos, lots of expensive franchised fast food outlets and soulless Malaysian versions of crass American culture, then the Genting Highlands could be just the place for you.

On the upside, it is cooler if you need a break from the tropical heat and there are some fun rides in the Theme Park for kids of all ages.

Genting is where the Malaysians come en masse to play. It's like a religious pilgrimage. Like doing Haj. They come from every Kampong on the peninsula at least once in their lives.

During a two night stay we didn't spy a single western face.

We stayed in room 929, one of 11,000 rooms that make up the largest hotel on the planet. The whole place looks like the departure lounge of an airport. There is not a single vacant room. Why?

The Malaysian mind is essentially unfathomable.

They're all wearing masks to guard against the media-hyped up H1N1 virus but they are happy to share food and drink bottles, leave stagnant water to attract dengue, smoke themselves stupid into burgeoning cancer wards and never use

soap to wash their hands. I love them but they are a people who have massively embraced 21st century technology only minutes after evolving from jellyfish.

Issues such as caring for the environment, racial equality, women's rights, health and safety have not even blipped on the radar yet.

We are going to Thailand tomorrow for a couple of days for some trekking.

I have to go and learn the Thai National Anthem.

Love to all.

John and Veronica.

Letter from Malaysia

Dajia hao ( Hullo everyone ),

As Gao Jian pointed out, I mistakenly called you all my Big Sisters ( Dajie hao ) last email. A nice twist on the Chinglish we enjoy so much in China.
Recent classics include : Please don't presd down on the pretly grass ; Mashroom ( toilet ) ; no vocifercation ; uproaring and shouting would also disturb the publicity and influence hotel guests to rest ; adultery and showing reaction is not joyful .

We hope that you are all well. Veronica and I had an amazing time in China - again.
For 9 days we travelled around Hainan without hearing much English. Finding food ( that a wai guo ren can eat ) is often difficult but always creates a laugh.

Hainan Dao is a large island ( about half the size of Tasmania ) off the south coast of China. We travelled to 3 main locations on the island.

Haikou, in the north, is the capital and one of the most frenetic cities we've been to. The old town and back street markets are a photographer's heaven.

Wuzhishan is an ethnic minority region up in Hainan's hilly interior.

Sanya, in the south, is to Russia what Bali is to Australia. A spectacular beach area full of cafes, bars and a McDonalds. Most of the street vendors and cafe owners tried talking to us in Russian. They speak some Russian but no English. I would answer them in Chinese with my best Russian accent. On one occasion I nearly got to sell Veronica for a vintage 20 year old bottle of Vodka. The deal fell through when I tried to down play her incontinence.

We enjoyed balmy tropical weather most of the time despite the occasional heavy shower of rain. On one such occasion we took shelter in a pet grooming saloon ( the new China ). The place was full of pampered pooches and gay guys with scissors.
I tried explaining to this miserable little poodle dressed in a frilly dress and pink toenails that this had to be better than being number 43 with black bean sauce but it seemed to fall on deaf ears. Just then a peddle cab pulled up and a man holding a confused cat got out in the torrential rain. We seized the moment, jumped into the now vacant cab
and went searching for a coffee.

We are now back in Malaysia and rapidly putting on weight.
After a night in KL we took a bus to Ipoh and languised for two nights in the once majestic Railway Hotel. Unfortunately the lunatics have taken over the asylum. The grand old lady is now riddled with arthritis. Paint peeling, carpet full of mildew, the Malay signs look like graffiti. We concluded that it must be time for Britain to invade Malaya again.

From Ipoh to Appu

The weekend after we arived in Penang was the first anniversary of George Town being awarded UNESCO World Heritage listing. All over town the Chinese, Malay and Indian communities held various festivities. I won't go into detail but the explosion of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and sheer excitement was mind blowing. What a place. Is there
anywhere else on the planet quite like Penang? This is now our 13th continuous year of coming here and the love affair has never waivered.

We have a car too. Hitherto referred to as The Yellow Peril. Picked it up from our friend Appu last night. After being run over by a dog last year we decided to turn potential disaster into a speed hump.

'Ring' 'Ring' - " Appu, a white man has stolen your car ".

Funny thing; we ride 2,000 km every year on a motorbike and Veronica sits as quiet as a mouse on the back. Now we have a car and she's a nervous wreck.

Over dinner Appu recited the tale of his two trips to England. As usual, we laughed to the point of almost losing another sensational Penang meal.
In his teens ( he's now 35 ) Appu could speak no English. He was driving for a tour company and was entrusted with transfering an English couple from Penang to KL. Despite the language problems they soon fell under his spell, as nearly everyone does. He has an uncanny knack of knowing what people need. If you feel thirsty his car will miraculously find a roadside stall and you're soon sipping fresh coconut juice.

Appu drove them to KL and left them at the Marriot. Two hours into his return trip to Penang he happened to glance in the rear view mirror and spy a lady's handbag on the back seat. It was full of money, cards, 2 passports and various valuables. He immediately turned around and drove back to KL.

At 2 am he found them pacing the foyer of the Marriot Hotel completely distraught and unable to trace the driver. They couldn't believe it when he walked in with the handbag. The guy pulled all the money out of the handbag and thrust it at Appu. They were so pleased to get back their documents and money was no object. Naturally Appu refused the cash but the couple pretty much adopted him then and there.

To cut a long story short, they paid for him to come to England, taught him English and still visit him every year in Penang. When ever the English couple come to Malaysia they pay for Appu to travel everywhere with them.

Appu says, " The guy comes here, hires a car and then he drives. His wife likes to sit in the front to see the view, so I sit in the back. Now I am the boss. "

Better go, this keyboard has all the letters worn off so I keep making mystakes. You literally have to tread on the spacebar to make it work.

Hope everyone is well. Love to all.

John and Veronica.