{"id":21451,"date":"2025-05-16T01:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T07:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=21451"},"modified":"2025-05-06T17:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T23:42:31","slug":"the-train-took-us-to-wild-malaysia-to-penang-and-historic-george-town-on-penang-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=21451","title":{"rendered":"THE TRAIN TOOK US TO WILD MALAYSIA&#8230;TO PENANG AND HISTORIC GEORGE TOWN ON PENANG ISLAND"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Our Malaysian adventure continues with a stop at the Taman Negara<\/strong> <strong>National Park. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Children from a nearby school serenaded us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MUSICAL PERFORMANCE NEAR THE TAMAN NEGARA NATIONAL PARK\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5D5NSeS5MS0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We were so lucky to experience this!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We travelled on pickup trucks to start the ride to the park.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>What s<strong>eatbelts???<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC05560_result.jpg?resize=950%2C633\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC05560_result.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC05560_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC05560_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>The &#8220;Tree Top Walk&#8221; took us high in the rain forest canopy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>The climbing begins.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5_result.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5_result.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>The stairs and bridges are very well constructed for safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Birdwatchers from China.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Back on the road to the trailhead for a short hike.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8_result-1.jpg?resize=487%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8_result-1.jpg?w=487&amp;ssl=1 487w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8_result-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Off we go.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC05568_result.jpg?resize=950%2C633\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC05568_result.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC05568_result.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC05568_result.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Our guide warned us of hidden holes covered by bamboo leaves on the trail.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12_result-2.jpg?resize=487%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12_result-2.jpg?w=487&amp;ssl=1 487w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12_result-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Marla accidently stepped in one and bruised her ankle.<\/strong> <strong>It really was impossible to see it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_result-2.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_result-2.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_result-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_result-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>The countryside in the park is very beautiful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>The hot tea after the hike was served with honey from a nearby tree.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/17_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/17_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/17_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/17_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We boarded the ferry for George Town on Penang Island. George Town is the colorful, multicultural capital of the Malaysian island of Penang. Once an important Straits of Malacca trading hub, the city is known for its British colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses and mosques.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/18_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/18_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/18_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/18_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Views from the ferry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We chose a Trishaw tour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Lisa is excited for the tour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20a_result.jpg?resize=487%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20a_result.jpg?w=487&amp;ssl=1 487w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20a_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>George Town is a World Heritage Site.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9048_result.jpg?resize=487%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9048_result.jpg?w=487&amp;ssl=1 487w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9048_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>The &#8220;Little India&#8221; area.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/21_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/21_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/21_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/21_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Seh Tek Tong Cheah Kongsi is one of the oldest Hokkien clan associations in George Town, Penang, beginning in  1810.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22_result-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/22_result-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>I&#8217;m joining the procession.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/23_result-1.jpg?resize=487%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/23_result-1.jpg?w=487&amp;ssl=1 487w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/23_result-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We were happy to go inside as it was quite warm out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/24_result-1.jpg?resize=867%2C650\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/24_result-1.jpg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, 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They all were simply amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\" class=\"\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Next up&#8230;we fly to Bangkok Thailand.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\" class=\"\">Photos: Dick Gentry&#8230;Not to be used witout permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Malaysian adventure continues with a stop at the Taman Negara National Park. Children from a nearby school serenaded us. We were so lucky to experience this! We travelled on pickup trucks to start the ride to the park. What seatbelts??? The &#8220;Tree Top Walk&#8221; took us high in the rain forest canopy. The climbing begins. The stairs and bridges are very well constructed for safety. Birdwatchers from China. Back on the road to the trailhead for a short hike. Off we go. 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