Crossed over Penang’s number 2 bridge, with a span of 24 km on our way to Orangutan Island, a rehabilitation and conservation centre dedicated to the care and protection of the orangutans.
Fascinating creatures and highly intelligent
Some long tailed monkeys and pretty birds.
A stop to visit the Taiping War Cemetery, the final resting place for allied personnel who were killed during World War 2. Very peaceful and beautifully kept.
Taiping is the old state capital of Perak with a turbulent past marked by bitter feuds between rival Chinese societies.
Walk along the Lake Gardens after lunch
Our last stop was a boat trip around a local mangrove swamp. We were lucky enough to see brahminy kites, egrets, two types of kingfisher, terns as well as an otter, crocodile and monitor lizard.
Fed the brahminy kites and terns
Checked into the hotel and out for a Chinese banquet
Very poignant to be there at this time. We have VE celebrations in the village on Thursday.