We stayed with a family by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Gneow (spelling is definitely incorrect - sounds like 'meow', except it begins with 'gn'), a very nice and hospitable couple.
Here are some pictures of the trip:
As I mentioned before, the uploader seems to upload my pictures in reverse order.
A sticker idea for Rob and Nathan.
Jonker (pronounced 'yonker' - a Dutch word) Walk is a famous night market in Malacca.
Making spring rolls at the Gneow's; Sam Wee to the right.
Ingredients: prawn, fish cake, beef, chicken, pork, lettuce, shredded turnip, peanut sauce, chili sauce, egg, dried onions, green beans...
I'm suprised that they actually expect this thing to float... but, this is Malaysia (TIM).
I learned on Saturday morning that I was to attend a wedding at 12:30 pm. Who, in Malaysia, would I know that is getting married? No one. It turns out that no one is 'invited' to Malaysian weddings - anyone can go! So we went to the wedding and ate lunch for free there. Unfortunately, we left before the bride and groom showed up. (See video at the very end).
A man spraying the rice fields with insecticides - don't get too close!
This poor guy was stone dead in this position - you wouldn't find this on the streets of Singapore.
I'm suprised that they actually expect this thing to float... but, this is Malaysia (TIM).
I learned on Saturday morning that I was to attend a wedding at 12:30 pm. Who, in Malaysia, would I know that is getting married? No one. It turns out that no one is 'invited' to Malaysian weddings - anyone can go! So we went to the wedding and ate lunch for free there. Unfortunately, we left before the bride and groom showed up. (See video at the very end).
A man spraying the rice fields with insecticides - don't get too close!
This poor guy was stone dead in this position - you wouldn't find this on the streets of Singapore.
Mr. Gneow - quite possibly the best entertainer I have ever met - hilarious!
This arch became a topic of discussion: what was its purpose? Did it add any structural support to the building. The Romans, who perfected the arch, used it in two major ways: over an opening (gate or throughway) or built into the wall to distribute loads more evenly. At the apex of this arch (far left of picture) one can see that there is a pillar (point load) going up to the roof. The arch is made of small Dutch bricks, but is filled in underneath with large Portuguese bricks. It spans about 20 feet, but has a very shallow bow in it. Because of this fact, I dont think it was originally an arch over a throughway. The reason the latter is feasable is because building plans show that the original floor is not where the present one is - originally the floor was about 10 feet below where you can see the people standing.
Remains of the St. Paul's church.
This arch became a topic of discussion: what was its purpose? Did it add any structural support to the building. The Romans, who perfected the arch, used it in two major ways: over an opening (gate or throughway) or built into the wall to distribute loads more evenly. At the apex of this arch (far left of picture) one can see that there is a pillar (point load) going up to the roof. The arch is made of small Dutch bricks, but is filled in underneath with large Portuguese bricks. It spans about 20 feet, but has a very shallow bow in it. Because of this fact, I dont think it was originally an arch over a throughway. The reason the latter is feasable is because building plans show that the original floor is not where the present one is - originally the floor was about 10 feet below where you can see the people standing.
The integrity of the arch is somewhat sloppy too; one can see that the builders did a sloppy job, as it becomes flat in one area.
By the way, this is the St. Paul's church, built originally in 1521.
Just below the St. Paul's church is this small square. The building on the far end of the square is the old Malacca Town Hall. Tom Bentley preached here several years ago, and twenty people were saved in one series of Gospel meetings.
Just below the St. Paul's church is this small square. The building on the far end of the square is the old Malacca Town Hall. Tom Bentley preached here several years ago, and twenty people were saved in one series of Gospel meetings.
Remains of the St. Paul's church.
The Portuguese were the first settlers in Malacca; they built quite the military fortress - only this gate/tower remains. You can still see the coat of arms in the masonry. This gate faces the sea. 500 years ago, I would be standing in the water of the "Straits of Malacca." Now, much land has been reclaimed
I took this picture for one reason - it is St. Francis Xavier. He died in his 40s and was buried/exhumed 4 times; the second time he was buried was in Malacca, which didn't last long - he was unburied after only 22 days! According to history, he worked in the St. Paul's church in Malacca for about 7 years. Anyways, there is a certain university in a place called Antigonish, Nova Scotia which is named after him - which happen to be UNB's rivals - we don't like them.
I took this picture for one reason - it is St. Francis Xavier. He died in his 40s and was buried/exhumed 4 times; the second time he was buried was in Malacca, which didn't last long - he was unburied after only 22 days! According to history, he worked in the St. Paul's church in Malacca for about 7 years. Anyways, there is a certain university in a place called Antigonish, Nova Scotia which is named after him - which happen to be UNB's rivals - we don't like them.
