Day 13 – Saturday 4 March

Penang, Malaysia.

Cruise Day 13 of 35.

Cruised through the Strait of Malacca, to the island of Penang, where we spent the afternoon and evening.

We (including our cruise friends, Ray & Chrissie) hired a wonderful taxi driver – jonathanshaw1234@gmail.com – from near the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Memorial Clock Tower.

 Our first stop was at the Snake Temple.

Next stop was at the impressive Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, which includes a 30 metre statue bronze Kuan Yin statue.

We then went up and down Penang Hill on the funicular train, and took in the panoramic views of Georgetown.

We then drove to Batu Feringgi, for a wander through the night market.

Day 12 – Friday 3 March

Singapore.

Cruise Day 12 of 35.

A lovely day in Singapore, especially lunch with our friend Frank (also visiting from Melbourne), at - http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/celebrity-chefs/spago.html .

Day 11 – Thursday 2 March

Cruise Day 11 of 35 (Sea Day 7).

Cruising through the South China Sea.

The Crossing the Equator Ceremony.

End of Cruise (1 of 3) farewells from the crew.

Day 10 – Wednesday 1 March

Cruise Day 10 of 35 (Sea Day 6).

Cruised through the Bali/Lombok Straits, then through the Java Sea.

Towel folding by the crew.

The International Parade of Flags by the crew.

Day 9 – Tuesday 28 February

Cruise Day 9 of 35 (Sea Day 5).

Cruising through the Indian Ocean.

A lovely dinner in the Chops Grille.

Day 8 – Monday 27 February

Cruise Day 8 of 35 (Sea Day 4).

Cruising through the Timor Sea.