The Renaissance

The Renaissance is the only true 5 star international hotel in Malacca.

"Melaka Raya"

"Melaka Raya" is build on reclaimed land. A view from the Portuguese Settlement.

Second Cross Street

Another one of the narrow streets in Malacca.

Rainbows

Two rainbows captured this morning through our dining room window.

Announcement

Regret to inform that there were no posting since yesterday due to some technical problem with the computer software. Posting will most probably resume tomorrow.

Gross Failure

This was built as a hotel but was never able to stay in operation.

Cathay Cinema

The abandoned Cathay Cinema in Newcome Road.

A Mural

Unknown to many this mural about Hang Tuah is located behind the Cathay Cinema.

Open University

The Open University in "Bukit Baru" or New Hill. I think it is the smallest university in size in Malacca.

View from "Bukit Cina"

Malacca Town as seen from the top of "Bukit Cina" or Chinese Hill.

"Bukit Cina"

This is what is on top of "Bukit Cina" or Chinese Hill.

Bandar Hilir

Once a great place for early morning walks and evening strolls by the seaside, now shopping only just like any other place......... what a great loss.

Funfair

No fun at the funfair during the day! Along formerly Buena Vista Road, now Tun Perak Road.

Chitty Village

The main entrance to Chitty Village or "Kampong Chetti" along Gajah Berang Road.

The Museum.

What was this?

Anyone had any idea what this building was? Located in Tranquerah Road.

Bicycle Race

It's the "Le'Tour de Langkawi" Stage 4 from Malacca to Bangi started in Hang Tuah Street today.

Kampong Hulu Mosque.

Built in 1728, the Kampung Hulu Mosque is the oldest functioning mosque in Malaysia in its original location.

Main entry gate.

Signalling drum above main entry gate.

Mini canon.

Prayer hall.