Here we are waiting for a cab. Bookings.com had our room at this cute hotel listed as a family unit, which we assumed had a private bath.  Instead it came with 3 beds.  After one night and sharing one toilet and two functioning showers with 30 other guests, we decided to check elsewhere.	We found out why so many people flock to Penang--great food at a low-low price.  This place is known as a "hawkers" restaurant, where 20 some vendors sell a variety of Asian and Indian food.  We learned a lot about why people retire here from two Australian couples we met.
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This Buddhist Temple was the view from our new digs--12th floor balcony in a 20 story condo.  We rented a huge bedroom with a private bath and shared the kitchen, living and dining space.	Georgetown was named for King George, who was on the throne when the Brits invaded Penang.  St. George was the first Anglican Church built in Southeast Asia.
On the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign, a local businessman built this 60 foot clock and dedicated it in her honor.	Georgetown is the capital of Penang, but what caught our eye was their City Hall, built by the British Empire in the early 1900.
We rode on the Funicular Railroad to the top of Penang Hill.  Initially built in the early 1900s as a retreat for the colonial Brits. The mile long ride goes through two tunnels and up slopes as steep as 60 degrees.	This is the view from the top overlooking the skyline of Georgetown.  The mainland of Malaysia is off in the horizon.  With the temps in the high 80s and high humidity at about the same percent, the view is a bit hazy.
Over 60 percent of Malaysians are Islam.  On our Hop On Hop Off bus, we drove past this "state owned" Mosque that can hold up to 5,000 people.	Down the road a bit, we toured the Buddhist Temple of Supreme Bliss, said to be the largest  temple in Malaysia.
The temple grounds includes several podagas plus this seven story statue (99 feet) of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.	Georgetown is a protected UNESCO Heritage site and its street art like this makes it a fun way to see the city.
The waterfront is lined with piers used as restaurants, hotels, markets, and even a ferry terminal.	This pier is one of six jetties that has been used as Chinese settlements since the late 1800s.  Each jetty is named after a clan.
We enjoyed the first "hawker" restaurant so much, we decided to try another one.  In addition to great food, it had live music  and dancing.	On our last day in Penang, we hired a taxi to take us to some more "must see" sites.  This included the Floating Mosque, stretching out into the ocean on pilings and stilts.
Entry into the floating mosque was free.  Glorine was required to "cover-up" by putting on a dress and veil.  Some say this is so men don't get distracted by looking at a women's anatomy.	Our taxi driver, Vicky on the right, suggested this Indian restaurant.  Surya, the owner, served us food on banana leaves, which we ate with our hands.  It was a great experience!

Our impression of Malaysia:

• We found the food to be amazing.
• Malaysia is multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-ethnic where people live in harmony.
• The people were very friendly, kind and helpful.
• Georgetown is a modern city with skyscrapers and shopping malls.
• The cost of living is unbelievably low.
• It has great and affordable healthcare and a hotspot for medical tourism.
• Most retirees come from China, Britain, Australia and Canada.
• Currency is called a Ringgit, which is valued at about $.25 USD.
• The downside is Penang is hot and humid.  It is a three times per day shower country.

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