Lucky that we like Georgetown as this is a long time to spend here. We had one night here before heading 20 km SW to the beach resort strip of Batu Ferrengi for Xmas.
Geogetown is full of historic buildings, of grand and meagre proportions. I just love looking at the buildings. Yesterday we had a tour of an incredible house built by a Chinese trader that has been brilliantly restored. We could not take photos inside but have bought the pictorial book. It is possible to stay motel stlyle in one of the 16 bebrooms and I would think this should be a must for anyone planning a visit to George town. After spending two nihgts in a windowless room, Hence refered to as the cave, we have now moved to a hotel opposite the above mentioned mansion.It was built at the same time but in an Anglo style, and I think may have been last updated in the 50's or 60's. But it has windows, is set back off the road, has large room and an air of grace about it. In years to come I can imagine it may come to someones attention to capitalise on its strengths.
The cave cost less than $20 a night and the new digs are about double that.
Georgetown mix of ethnic groups is wonderful too. Little India is not a few interspersed resurants, to me it sees like full on India. Blaring music and DVD shops, sari shops, food stalls restauants etc. And Many Indians!!!
The food hawkers are great too and we are getting more proficient at making decissions of which of the unknowns to eat. Lots of noodle dishes for about $1:50. We had a great Indian dinner last night, certainly not upmarket but more than adequate, an large opensided on the footpath afair. We ordered more than we could eat for $15 total for the two of us, including mango lassi and mango juice.
It becomes more expensive for meals when you want Western foot. Breakfast is the stubling block for us. I have now invested in an electic waater heating wand and insulated mug and can enjoy tea or ginger and honey drinks in our room. Small things can greatly add to the comfort and enjoyment of the day.
