Thursday, March 21, 2024

Day 76 - PENANG, MALAYSIA

 Date: 3/21/2024     Day 76                       Port: PENANG, MALAYSIA

Description: Pulau Pinang, as it is known locally, is the northern gateway to Malaysia and also the country's oldest British settlement. The word "Pinang" in Malay refers to the areca nut palm, which provides the betel nut, an essential ingredient in a delicacy chewed by millions in the Far East. Today Georgetown is noted for the largest collection of pre-war houses in all of Southeast Asia and the Penang Heritage Trust has been established to maintain its unique heritage.

Planned Excursion: BUTTERFLY FARM & SPICE GARDEN

4.0 Hours                           Light Activity                     # PEN-007: Free

Walk among thousands of butterflies in an enclosed vivarium.  Feel an immense sense of calm as you wander through the natural setting.  Discover many of Malaysia’s unusual herbs and spices in another garden setting.

Today's Notes: We had a lovely day and we enjoyed both stops.  It was my first time experiencing an enclosed butterfly garden.  There also were more to see than the butterflies show casing various reptiles and fish.  The spice garden stop was very interesting and informative.  Cathy really enjoyed this stop.

Click Here --> Penang Pictures

Click Here --> Video BUTTERFLY FARM






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