Started just after 7 AM.
About 3 kilometers to get back to Highway 1.
There were several roundabouts, common in cities of British Commonwealth countries. Entering them on the buggy always required a mad dash.
The swarms of motorcycles were quite tricky.
While not as bad as Vietnam, they can move unexpectedly, so I got to be careful and watch for their action. It's problematic when a swarm of motorcycles on the opposite lane during rush hour comes from the opposite direction while I'm running on the left.
Entering Butterworth city, the number of shops increased.
The temperature was 31 degrees Celsius at 11 AM. I wanted to catch the ferry as early as possible.
To enter the ferry terminal, I followed a spiral path. There was a lane specifically for motorcycles and bicycles.
The end of my journey across the Malay Peninsula was here at the ferry terminal. Arrived around 11:30 AM.
The ferry fare was only RM2.50 (100 yen). I took the 12:00 ferry. It took about 15 minutes.
The ferry was relatively empty. There were about a dozen people on motorbikes.
I arrived in Georgetown around 12:30.
I had samosas and masala chai for lunch at a local cafe.
I was able to check into the hotel early. Both the front door and my room door had electronic locks with a code system.
I'll rest here for four nights, then head to Penang International Airport (about 17 km from the hotel) on the afternoon of the 7th, my final destination. All that's left is to return home.
I'm fortunate to have overcome the tropical heat and humidity, as well as my right knee problems, to make it this far.
I can't let my guard down yet, but it looks like I'll be able to successfully complete my 15th country, Malaysia.
Georgetown is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Malaysia's top tourist destinations.
Its charm lies in its colorful shophouses, street art, colonial architecture, and street food, which are said to be among the best in the world, all blending Chinese, Indian, and European cultures.
This will be my last sightseeing spot in Malaysia.
* Distance traveled today: 19.4 km
* Total distance traveled from Changi International Airport: 741.3 km
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