After a restful night sleep, up early at 7 for breakfast and then finish packing to leave the hotel and head to Melaka and Port Dixon. A we were on our own as far as transportation goes, we had to pack the busses to the rafters. We were even ready to go 5 minutes early! Unfortunately, the drivers felt the busses were overloaded so, we had to get a truck to take most of the instruments instead. At 10:45 we departed the Hotel Sentral and bid our kind hosts a fond farewell.
At Melaka, we visited the local historical fort built in the early 1600's by the Dutch. The village was also settled previously by the Portugese and Indonesians. Interesting of note was the tombstones of the early settlers and Captains of ships who were there before. The Governors mansion walls were actually made out of ballast from the ships that came here in those days.
A long day viewing local shops and a river cruise which included an audio of the history of Melaka. While on the river, the members were ale to see a 7 foot long Monitor Lizard swimming in the river. Quite a site.
A bit of a bus ride back to Glory Beach resort at Port Dixon where we will spend our final nights here in an amazing country. A relaxing day by the beach and poolside where the tensions of the tour are forgotten. Everyone enjoyed the entire trip we are sure. It was fantastic to see the kids rise to the challenge of the competition, show pride in themselves and their country. The kids all did fantastic and a remark heard quite often from staff has been how great the kids have been. Real troopers.
See you all very soon this Saturday!
Richard Agnew & Graham Fast
P.s. A link will be provided to photos taken on tour at a later date.
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