Thursday....

Today was a very busy day for us. First of all it was Donna's B-day!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON!!!
and of course our trip to Malacca.

The day started with us getting on the bus at 8 in the morning and arriving at Politeknik Malacca (2 hours later). We were then given a very warm welcome by the art and culture club who performed a traditional local dance called sapid. It was one of the best welcomes we have received yet. After all the introductions we sat down at 'Mock Restaurant' where we were again wined and dined with traditional Malay food. After everyone had eaten their fill the team sat in a boardroom and were presented a speech about the politeknik from the director himself Arshad Bin Kassim. Once all presentations had been done we were again whisked off to eat more traditional food. As we dined in 'Restaurant Crystal' we were further entertained by more traditional dancing called the Java dance as well as having a band play traditional music 'Dondang Sayang' (love song or dear song). Before long we had to move on to our next destination, Malacca city.

Once arriving in Malacca city we were welcomed by all things historical. 'Richman' showed us around the old dutch settlement (what was left of them any way) and tombstones. After we had enjoyed history at its greatest we were rewarded with a tricycle ride!!!!
(I have to admit that I did feel rather important)
After a good trike tour around Malacca we were dropped off infront of the oldest chinese temple in Malaysia. It was an absolutely spectacular sight!!
It was amazing watching the priest or monk pray and make music.

When everyone had finished looking at the magnificent temple, a chill out session was well due. Before long it was time for dinner, which was a fusion of chinese and malay (and very yummy..especially the cake)

So that pretty much wrapped up our day, just want to say thank you to Politeknik Malacca, Richman and HAPPY 19TH DONNA!!!!!

Home soon, missing you
Megan