28 Oct 2011

Malaysia: Melaka!

Made a trip to Malaka on the easten Malay peninsula for two of the major sights: a traditional raised Malayhouse and the Jonker Street areas.

With a one-ringgit donation, I was able to visit a Malayhouse.  The experience was interesting, and totally demonstrated that life without airconditioning is totally plausible.  People who claimed that airconditioning is the best invention ever perhaps have no idea what they are missing out on: nice cool breezes that do not require any petroluem.

Here are some of the older things kept on display in the Malayhouse:



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