I realize it has been quite a while since I have posted any travel blogs. I also know it is not completely out of character for me. Before you read the next entry of our travels here's a quick update (complete with additional excuses for not writing) from here in St. John's, Newfoundland.

We decided to start our visit to Malaysia in Penang. It was actually cheaper to fly from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur and then connect to Penang than it was just to fly to Kuala Lumpur. We had heard that Penang had a unique cultural, artsy vibe and excellent food. We thought we were in for a treat.